Apple iPhone SE (2020) vs Google Pixel 4a
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Apple iPhone SE (2020) and the Google Pixel 4a, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Apple iPhone SE (2020) | Google Pixel 4a |
|---|
| Price | $89 | $140 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 1,821 mAh | 3,140 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 3 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 4.7 in | 5.81 in |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 12.2 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 148 g | 143 g |
| Released | Apr 2020 | Aug 2020 |
Summary: Apple iPhone SE (2020) is ahead on storage (max). Google Pixel 4a is ahead on battery, ram (max), screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Google Pixel 4a is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Apple iPhone SE (2020) is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Apple iPhone SE (2020) | Google Pixel 4a |
|---|
| Type | Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ) | OLED, HDR |
| Size | 4.7 inches, 60.9 cm2 (~65.4% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.81 inches, 84.4 cm2 (~80.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 750 x 1334 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~443 ppi density) |
| Protection | Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Platform
| Apple iPhone SE (2020) | Google Pixel 4a |
|---|
| OS | iOS 13, upgradable to iOS 17.x (as of current knowledge) | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13 |
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G (8 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz Lightning + 4x1.8 GHz Thunder) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Adreno 618 |
Memory
| Apple iPhone SE (2020) | Google Pixel 4a |
|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 256GB 3GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM (UFS 2.1) |
Main Camera
| Apple iPhone SE (2020) | Google Pixel 4a |
|---|
| Single | 12 MP, f/1.8 (wide), PDAF, OIS | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama, Portrait mode, Smart HDR | LED flash, Auto-HDR, panorama, Night Sight, Top Shot, Portrait Mode, Live HDR+, Motion Auto Focus, Frequent Faces |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, OIS, stereo sound rec. | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps; gyro-EIS |
| Modules | — | 12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS |
Selfie Camera
| Apple iPhone SE (2020) | Google Pixel 4a |
|---|
| Single | 7 MP, f/2.2 | — |
| Features | HDR, Portrait mode | Auto-HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps; gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm |
Battery
| Apple iPhone SE (2020) | Google Pixel 4a |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 1821 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 3140 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired, 50% in 30 min (advertised), Qi wireless charging | 18W wired, PD2.0 |
Body
| Apple iPhone SE (2020) | Google Pixel 4a |
|---|
| Dimensions | 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm (5.45 x 2.65 x 0.29 in) | 144 x 69.4 x 8.2 mm (5.67 x 2.73 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 148 g (5.22 oz) | 143 g (5.04 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and/or eSIM | Nano-SIM and/or eSIM |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) | — |
Comms
| Apple iPhone SE (2020) | Google Pixel 4a |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.1 |
Launch
| Apple iPhone SE (2020) | Google Pixel 4a |
|---|
| Announced | April 15, 2020 | August 3, 2020 |
| Status | Released April 24, 2020 | Released August 20, 2020 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Apple iPhone SE (2020) or Google Pixel 4a?
Google Pixel 4a — 1,821 mAh for the Apple iPhone SE (2020) versus 3,140 mAh for the Google Pixel 4a.
Which has more RAM, Apple iPhone SE (2020) or Google Pixel 4a?
Google Pixel 4a — 3 GB for the Apple iPhone SE (2020) versus 6 GB for the Google Pixel 4a.
Which is lighter, Apple iPhone SE (2020) or Google Pixel 4a?
Google Pixel 4a — 148 g for the Apple iPhone SE (2020) versus 143 g for the Google Pixel 4a.
Which is newer, Apple iPhone SE (2020) or Google Pixel 4a?
Google Pixel 4a — Apr 2020 for the Apple iPhone SE (2020) versus Aug 2020 for the Google Pixel 4a.
Is the Apple iPhone SE (2020) or the Google Pixel 4a rated higher?
We rate the Apple iPhone SE (2020) 8/10 and the Google Pixel 4a 8/10.
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