Apple iPhone SE (2nd Gen.) vs Apple iPhone 12

Specs comparison

Add up to three devices side by side to compare their full specifications, features, performance, battery, and key differences in one place. Make informed decisions and find the device that best suits your needs and budget. Search for a device in an empty slot to add it.

WhatsApp Add a third device Clear all

2 of 2 devices The best value in a row is marked Best
Apple Apple iPhone SE (2nd Gen.) View Specs Change
Apple Apple iPhone 12 View Specs Change
Brand Apple Apple
Versions A2296 (Global market)A2275 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands)A2298 (China) A2403 (International); A2172 (USA); A2402 (Canada, Japan); A2404 (China, Hong Kong)
Announced 2020, April 15 2020, October 13
Released 2020, April 24 2020, October 23
Availability Available Available
Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2G Bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900CDMA 800 / 1900 GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900CDMA 800 / 1900
3G Bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 - A22961, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2275, A2298 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A21721, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 - A2403, A24041, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2402
5G Bands — 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261 Sub6/mmWave - A21721, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79 Sub6 - A2402, A2403, A2404
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
Dimensions 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm(5.45 x 2.65 x 0.29 in) 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm(5.78 x 2.81 x 0.29 in)
Weight 148 g (5.22 oz) Best 164 g (5.78 oz)
Build Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
SIM Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Protection / IP Rating IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min)
Display Type Retina IPS LCD Super Retina XDR OLED
Display Size 4.7 inches, 60.9 cm2 (~65.4% screen-to-body ratio) 6.1 inches, 90.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio) Best
Resolution 750 x 1334 pixels, 16:9 ratio 1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio
Pixel Density ~326 ppi ~460 ppi Best
Refresh Rate 120Hz 120Hz
Peak Brightness 625 nits (typ) 625 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Protection Ion-strengthened glass Ceramic Shield glass
Display Features — HDR10, Dolby Vision
Operating System iOS iOS
OS Version 13 14.1
Update Support Upgradable to iOS 27 Upgradable to iOS 27
Chipset Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
CPU Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz Lightning + 4x1.8 GHz Thunder) Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm)
GPU Apple GPU (4-core graphics) Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
RAM Options 3GB 4GB
Storage Options 64GB / 3GB RAM128GB / 3GB RAM256GB / 3GB RAM 64GB / 4GB RAM128GB / 4GB RAM256GB / 4GB RAM
Storage Type NVMe NVMe
Card Slot No No
Cameras Single camera Dual camera
Modules 12 MP, f/1.8 (wide), PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.6"
Features Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Video 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec. 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), stereo sound rec.
Cameras Single camera Single camera
Modules 7 MP, f/2.2 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µmSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) Best
Features HDR HDR
Video 1080p@30fps; gyro-EIS 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack No No
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
GPS / Positioning GPS, GLONASS GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC Yes Yes
Radio No No
USB Lightning, USB 2.0 Lightning, USB 2.0
Fingerprint Yes (front-mounted) —
Face Unlock No Face ID Face ID
Sensors Accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Other Features — Ultra Wideband (UWB) support
Battery Type Li-Ion Li-Ion
Battery Capacity 1821 mAh (6.91 Wh) 2815 mAh (10.78 Wh) Best
Wired Charging 18W, 50% in 30 min Best PD2.0, 50% in 30 min
Wireless Charging 7.5W (Qi) 15W (MagSafe)15W (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update Best
Reverse Wireless Charging Not Supported —
Colours Black, White, Red Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple
Models A2275, A2296, A2298 A2403, A2172, A2402, A2404, iPhone13,2
SAR 1.17 W/kg (head) 1.16 W/kg (body) —
SAR EU 0.98 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body) Best 0.99 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body)

The matchups our readers check most. Tap any pair to see the full side-by-side specs comparison.