Apple iPhone SE (2020)
$120Starting price · USMid-Range2020
7.4
Overall Score
vs peers
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build, and value — see the full breakdown below.
4.7"
Display
12MP
Camera
1,821
mAh
3GB
Max RAM
18W
Charging
148g
Weight
Why This Phone
Mid-RangeThe Apple iPhone SE (2020) offers exceptionally strong performance for its class driven by the A13 Bionic chipset and solid build quality with IP67 water resistance. Its camera and display are competent for basic use but constrained by aging single-lens hardware and small dimensions, while battery life is limited by a modest 1821 mAh cell. At its listed price, it provides strong overall value for a compact iOS device.
Hardware Quality by Category
The hero score above is the average of these six components.
Camera7.2
Performance8.5
Battery6.0
Display7.0
Build7.8
Value8.0
Strengths
Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) chipset
Glass front and back with aluminum frame and IP67 water resistance
12 MP main camera with OIS and 4K video recording
Retina IPS LCD display with 670 nits measured peak brightness
Weaknesses
Small 1821 mAh battery capacity with modest 18W wired charging
Single-lens camera system without ultrawide or telephoto options
Compact 4.7-inch display with thick bezels and 60Hz refresh rate
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