Apple iPhone 11 vs Apple iPhone SE (2020)

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Apple iPhone 11 and the Apple iPhone SE (2020), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Head to head

Apple iPhone 11Apple iPhone SE (2020)
PriceRs. 85,140Rs. 44,900
Our rating8/108/10
Battery3,110 mAh1,821 mAh
Wired charging18W18W
RAM (max)4 GB3 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Screen size6.1 in4.7 in
Main camera12 MP12 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)194 g148 g
ReleasedSep 2019Apr 2020
Summary: Apple iPhone 11 is ahead on battery, ram (max), screen size. Apple iPhone SE (2020) is ahead on weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Apple iPhone 11 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.

Display

Apple iPhone 11Apple iPhone SE (2020)
TypeLiquid Retina HD IPS LCD, 625 nits (typical)Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
Size6.1 inches, 90.3 cm2 (~79.0% screen-to-body ratio)4.7 inches, 60.9 cm2 (~65.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1792 x 828 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)750 x 1334 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
ProtectionScratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating (dual-ion exchange-strengthened glass)Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating
FeaturesTrue Tone, Wide color gamut (P3), Haptic Touch—

Platform

Apple iPhone 11Apple iPhone SE (2020)
OSiOS 13, upgradable to iOS 26.6.1iOS 13, upgradable to iOS 17.x (as of current knowledge)
ChipsetApple A13 Bionic (7 nm+)Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+)
CPUHexa-core (2x 2.65 GHz Lightning + 4x 1.8 GHz Thunder)Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz Lightning + 4x1.8 GHz Thunder)
GPUApple GPU (4-core graphics)Apple GPU (4-core graphics)

Memory

Apple iPhone 11Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Card slotNoNo
Internal64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 256GB 3GB RAM

Main Camera

Apple iPhone 11Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Dual12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm (ultrawide), 120˚—
FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Night mode, Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth ControlLED flash, HDR, panorama, Portrait mode, Smart HDR
Video4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, OIS, stereo sound rec.
Single—12 MP, f/1.8 (wide), PDAF, OIS

Selfie Camera

Apple iPhone 11Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Dual12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide); SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)—
FeaturesHDR, Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth ControlHDR, Portrait mode
Video4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS1080p@30fps; gyro-EIS
Single—7 MP, f/2.2

Battery

Apple iPhone 11Apple iPhone SE (2020)
TypeLi-Ion 3110 mAh, non-removable (11.91 Wh)Li-Ion 1821 mAh, non-removable
ChargingFast charging 18W, 50% in 30 min (advertised); USB Power Delivery 2.0; Qi wireless charging18W wired, 50% in 30 min (advertised), Qi wireless charging

Body

Apple iPhone 11Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Dimensions150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm (5.94 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm (5.45 x 2.65 x 0.29 in)
Weight194 g (6.8 oz)148 g (5.22 oz)
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame (7000 series)Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame
IP RatingIP68 dust/water resistant (up to 2m for 30 mins)—
SIM—Nano-SIM and/or eSIM
Water & Dust Resistance—IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)

Comms

Apple iPhone 11Apple iPhone SE (2020)
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE5.0, A2DP, LE
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCYes (Apple Pay only)Yes
RadioNoNo
USBLightning, USB 2.0Lightning, USB 2.0

Launch

Apple iPhone 11Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Announced2019, September 10April 15, 2020
StatusReleased 2019, September 20Released April 24, 2020

Frequently asked questions

Which has the better battery, Apple iPhone 11 or Apple iPhone SE (2020)?

Apple iPhone 11 — 3,110 mAh for the Apple iPhone 11 versus 1,821 mAh for the Apple iPhone SE (2020).

Which has more RAM, Apple iPhone 11 or Apple iPhone SE (2020)?

Apple iPhone 11 — 4 GB for the Apple iPhone 11 versus 3 GB for the Apple iPhone SE (2020).

Which is lighter, Apple iPhone 11 or Apple iPhone SE (2020)?

Apple iPhone SE (2020) — 194 g for the Apple iPhone 11 versus 148 g for the Apple iPhone SE (2020).

Which is newer, Apple iPhone 11 or Apple iPhone SE (2020)?

Apple iPhone SE (2020) — Sep 2019 for the Apple iPhone 11 versus Apr 2020 for the Apple iPhone SE (2020).

Is the Apple iPhone 11 or the Apple iPhone SE (2020) rated higher?

We rate the Apple iPhone 11 8/10 and the Apple iPhone SE (2020) 8/10.

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