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 11 | Apple iPhone SE (2020) |
|---|
| Price | $152 | $89 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,110 mAh | 1,821 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.1 in | 4.7 in |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 194 g | 148 g |
| Released | Sep 2019 | Apr 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.
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Display
| Apple iPhone 11 | Apple iPhone SE (2020) |
|---|
| Type | Liquid Retina HD IPS LCD, 625 nits (typical) | Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ) |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 90.3 cm2 (~79.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 4.7 inches, 60.9 cm2 (~65.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1792 x 828 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~326 ppi density) | 750 x 1334 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density) |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating (dual-ion exchange-strengthened glass) | Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating |
| Features | True Tone, Wide color gamut (P3), Haptic Touch | — |
Platform
| Apple iPhone 11 | Apple iPhone SE (2020) |
|---|
| OS | iOS 13, upgradable to iOS 26.6.1 | iOS 13, upgradable to iOS 17.x (as of current knowledge) |
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) | Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x 2.65 GHz Lightning + 4x 1.8 GHz Thunder) | Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz Lightning + 4x1.8 GHz Thunder) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
Memory
| Apple iPhone 11 | Apple iPhone SE (2020) |
|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM | 64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 256GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Apple iPhone 11 | Apple iPhone SE (2020) |
|---|
| Dual | 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm (ultrawide), 120˚ | — |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Night mode, Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control | LED flash, HDR, panorama, Portrait mode, Smart HDR |
| Video | 4K@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 11 | Apple iPhone SE (2020) |
|---|
| Dual | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide); SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | — |
| Features | HDR, Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control | HDR, Portrait mode |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps; gyro-EIS |
| Single | — | 7 MP, f/2.2 |
Battery
| Apple iPhone 11 | Apple iPhone SE (2020) |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3110 mAh, non-removable (11.91 Wh) | Li-Ion 1821 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Fast charging 18W, 50% in 30 min (advertised); USB Power Delivery 2.0; Qi wireless charging | 18W wired, 50% in 30 min (advertised), Qi wireless charging |
Body
| Apple iPhone 11 | Apple iPhone SE (2020) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 150.9 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) |
| Weight | 194 g (6.8 oz) | 148 g (5.22 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame (7000 series) | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame |
| IP Rating | IP68 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 11 | Apple iPhone SE (2020) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes (Apple Pay only) | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 | Lightning, USB 2.0 |
Launch
| Apple iPhone 11 | Apple iPhone SE (2020) |
|---|
| Announced | 2019, September 10 | April 15, 2020 |
| Status | Released 2019, September 20 | Released 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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