iPhone 8 vs iPhone SE (2020)
Short Description
iPhone 8
Screen size: 4.7" / Resolution: 750 x 1334 px / Main camera: 12 MP / Front camera: 7MP / RAM: 2GB / Battery power: 1821 mAh / Internal storage: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB / SIM cards: 1 SIM
Product details iPhone SE (2020)
Screen size: 4.7" / Resolution: 750 x 1334 px / Main camera: 12 MP / Front camera: 7MP / RAM: 3GB / Battery power: 1821 mAh / Internal storage: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB / SIM cards: 1 SIM, 1 eSIM
Product details Key Differences
Why is iPhone 8 better than iPhone SE (2020)?
More color options: Silver, Space Gray, Gold, Red vs Black, White, Red
Why is iPhone SE (2020) better than iPhone 8?
More RAM memory capacity: 3GB vs 2GB
Faster CPU speed: 2 x 2.65 GHz & 4 x 1.8 GHz vs 2 x 2.53 GHz & 4 x 1.42 GHz
Higher AnTuTu benchmark score: 696256 vs 330027
The phone is 2 years and 7 months newer
Size Comparison
iPhone 8
iPhone SE (2020)
Height
138.4 mm
Width
67.3 mm
Thickness
7.3 mm
Screen size
4.7"
Weight
148 g
4.7"
4.7"
Height
138.4 mm
Width
67.3 mm
Thickness
7.3 mm
Screen size
4.7"
Weight
148 g
Height
138.4 mm
Width
67.3 mm
Thickness
7.3 mm
Screen size
4.7"
Weight
148 g
Height
138.4 mm
Width
67.3 mm
Thickness
7.3 mm
Screen size
4.7"
Weight
148 g
3D comparison
iPhone 8
iPhone SE (2020)
iPhone 8
iPhone SE (2020)
Expert Score
Score 4.0
iPhone 8
Score 4.2
iPhone SE (2020)
iPhone 8
iPhone SE (2020)
Score 4.0
Score 4.2
CNet
iPhone 8
iPhone SE (2020)
TechRadar
iPhone 8
iPhone SE (2020)
IGN
iPhone 8
iPhone SE (2020)
Tech Advisor
iPhone 8
iPhone SE (2020)
PCMag
iPhone 8
iPhone SE (2020)
Smartprix
iPhone 8
iPhone SE (2020)
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iPhone 8
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iPhone SE (2020)
Benchmarks
AnTuTu Score
iPhone 8
330027
iPhone SE (2020)
696256 +110.97%
3DMark Wild Life benchmark
iPhone 8
3131
iPhone SE (2020)
6872 +119.48%
3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
iPhone 8
2789
iPhone SE (2020)
7422 +166.12%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
iPhone 8
893
iPhone SE (2020)
1768 +97.98%
Geekbench 5 · Multi-Core
iPhone 8
1838
iPhone SE (2020)
2768 +50.6%
Geekbench 5 · Single-Core
iPhone 8
909
iPhone SE (2020)
1321 +45.32%
Price Comparison
iPhone 8
iPhone SE (2020)
Price in USA -
From $ 110
Price in Europe -
From € 112
About Products
iPhone 8
The iPhone 8 offers a balance of performance and classic design. It features a 4.7-inch Retina HD display with True Tone, providing vibrant colors and sharp visuals. Powered by the A11 Bionic chip, it delivers smooth performance for multitasking, gaming, and everyday use.
The 12MP rear camera captures crisp photos and 4K video, while the 7MP front camera is great for selfies and FaceTime. The iPhone 8 supports wireless charging and is water and dust resistant. With its sleek glass design and reliable performance, the iPhone 8 remains a solid choice for those seeking an affordable, user-friendly device.
iPhone SE (2020)
The Apple iPhone SE (2020) combines classic design with powerful performance. Featuring the A13 Bionic chip, it delivers swift and responsive experiences, ideal for multitasking, gaming, and photography. The 4.7-inch Retina HD display provides vibrant colors and sharp visuals.
Its 12MP rear camera captures detailed photos with Smart HDR and 4K video recording capabilities, while the 7MP front camera supports high-quality selfies and FaceTime calls. Touch ID ensures secure and quick unlocking. With water and dust resistance, this compact device is both durable and easy to handle, making it perfect for those seeking a high-quality iPhone experience in a compact form factor.
Specs
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Specs
iPhone 8
iPhone SE (2020)
Design
Weight
148 g
148 g
Thickness
7.3 mm
7.3 mm
Width
67.3 mm
67.3 mm
Height
138.4 mm
138.4 mm
Is weather-sealed (splashproof)
✔
✔
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
IP67
IP67
Waterproof depth rating
1 m
1 m
Volume
67.99 cm³
67.99 cm³
Is dustproof and water-resistant
✔
✔
Color options
Silver, Space Gray, Gold, Red
Black, White, Red
French Repairability Index
6.6
-
Display
Screen size
4.7"
4.7"
Display type
IPS, LCD
IPS, LCD
Pixel density
326 ppi
326 ppi
Resolution
750 x 1334 px
750 x 1334 px
Refresh rate
60Hz
60Hz
Brightness (typical)
-
670 nits
Has branded damage-resistant glass
✔
✔
Contrast ratio
1400:1
1400:1
Has a touch screen
✔
✔
Performance
Internal storage
64GB, 128GB, 256GB
64GB, 128GB, 256GB
RAM
2GB
3GB
CPU speed
2 x 2.53 GHz & 4 x 1.42 GHz
2 x 2.65 GHz & 4 x 1.8 GHz
GPU clock speed
1066 MHz
1350 MHz
Has integrated LTE
✔
✔
Semiconductor size
10 nm
7 nm
Supports 64-bit
✔
✔
Has integrated graphics
✔
✔
Uses big.LITTLE technology
✔
✔
CPU threads
6 threads
6 threads
Has TrustZone
✔
✔
Maximum memory amount
3GB
4GB
VFP version
-
4
Release date
2017
2020
Has NX bit
✔
✔
Number of transistors
-
8500 million
Cameras
Main camera
12 MP
12 MP
Front camera
7MP
7MP
Has built-in optical image stabilization
✔
✔
Video recording (main camera)
2160 x 60 fps
2160 x 60 fps
Wide aperture (main camera)
f/1.8
f/1.8
Has a dual-tone LED flash
✔
✔
Has a BSI sensor
✔
✔
Has continuous autofocus when recording movies
✔
✔
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
✔
✔
Supports slow-motion video recording
✔
✔
Has a built-in HDR mode
✔
✔
Has a flash
✔
✔
Has manual exposure
✔
✔
Optical zoom
0x
0x
Number of flash LEDs
2
2
Has a CMOS sensor
✔
✔
Has manual ISO
✔
✔
Has a serial shot mode
✔
✔
Has manual focus
✔
✔
Has a front camera
✔
✔
Has manual white balance
✔
✔
Shoots raw
✔
✔
Has touch autofocus
✔
✔
Can create panoramas in-camera
✔
✔
Wide aperture (front camera)
-
f/2.2
Has timelapse function
✔
✔
Operating system
Has dark mode
-
✔
Has Wi-Fi password sharing
✔
✔
Has battery health check
✔
✔
Has focus modes
-
✔
Can offload apps
✔
✔
Has customizable notifications
✔
✔
Supports instant markup
✔
✔
Has sharing intents
✔
✔
Has a child lock
-
✔
Tracks the current position of a mobile device
✔
✔
Can block app tracking
-
✔
Blocks cross-site tracking
✔
✔
Has on-device machine learning
-
✔
Gets direct OS updates
✔
✔
Has AirPlay
✔
✔
Has Quick Start
-
✔
More languages supported
56
56
Has offline voice recognition
-
✔
The browser has word wrap
✔
✔
Has voice commands
✔
✔
Battery
Battery power
1821 mAh
1821 mAh
Has wireless charging
✔
✔
Supports fast charging
✔
✔
Charging speed
-
20W
Wireless charging speed
7.5W
-
Has a battery level indicator
✔
✔
Has a rechargeable battery
✔
✔
Battery life
12.5 hours
-
Audio
Has stereo speakers
✔
✔
Number of microphones
3
3
Features
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Download speed
600 MBits/s
1024 MBits/s
Upload speed
150 MBits/s
150 MBits/s
USB version
-
2
Has NFC
✔
✔
SIM cards
1 SIM
1 SIM, 1 eSIM
Has a fingerprint scanner
✔
✔
Bluetooth version
5
5
Has a gyroscope
✔
✔
Has GPS
✔
✔
Has a compass
✔
✔
Supports Wi-Fi
✔
✔
Has a cellular module
✔
✔
Has a barometer
✔
✔
Supports Galileo
✔
✔
Has an accelerometer
✔
✔
Body SAR (US)
-
1.17W/kg
Head SAR (US)
-
1.16W/kg
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