Apple iPhone SE 2020 (128GB) vs Apple iPhone 13 mini (512GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone SE (2020) vs Apple iPhone 13 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/15/2021 3:44 AM, updated: 9/26/2024 11:14 AM

Compare Apple iPhone 13 mini X Apple iPhone SE 2020 (128GB) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

750x1334

12
MP

7.1mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

1821
mAh

(Non removable)

19Points Apple iPhone 13 mini (512GB) Compare Apple iPhone SE (2020) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.4"
OLED

1080x2340

12
MP

12mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2438
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 13 mini (512GB)

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2 Advantages Apple iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)	vs	19 Advantages Apple iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)5% Thinner	vs	7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
2.65GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)	vs	+3.23GHz 64bit Hexa-core (5nm)25% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR4X	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (111GB available)	vs	+512GB (490GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
148 grams (5.18 ounces)	vs	+141 grams (4.94 ounces)5% Lighter
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	vs	+Super Retina XDR OLEDAdvantage Super Retina XDR OLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+Dolby Vision/HDR10Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
750x1334 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels153% Higher resolution screen
326 PPI	vs	+477 PPI46% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.7"	vs	+5.4"15% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP100% Higher resolution main camera
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.6 (aperture)13% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 7.1MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP74% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1821 mAh	vs	+2438 mAh34% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

37 Common items in both devices

NVMe (SSD)

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

60Hz

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

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📱 Model features
	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
Other model names	iPhone SE 2 A2275, A2296, A2298, iPhone SE2	iPhone 13 Mini (A2626, A2628, A2629, A2630, A2481)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Apple	Apple
Release date	4/24/2020, Announced: 4/15/2020	9/24/2021, Announced: 9/14/2021
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.3 x 138.4 millimeters (2.65 x 5.45 in)	64.2 x 131.5 millimeters (2.53 x 5.18 in)
Weight	148 grams (5.18 ounces)	141 grams (4.94 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	Super Retina XDR OLED
Screen size	4.7" inches	5.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	750x1334 pixels (16:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	477 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Ceramic Shield
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	625nits[typ] Wide color gamut True-tone Oleophobic coating screen	800nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen True-tone Wide color gamut
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
System version	iOS 13	iOS 15
Firmware update	iOS 18	iOS 18
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A13 Bionic (7nm)	64bit: Apple A15 Bionic (5nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.65GHz Lightning (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz Thunder (Quad-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 3.23GHz Avalanche (Dual-core) 4x 1.82GHz Blizzard (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Apple GPU MP4	Apple GPU (4-core)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 462253 (v8) Geekbench: 3237 (v5.1)	AnTuTu: 772513 (v9) Geekbench: 4681 (v5.1) GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (111GB available) NVMe (SSD)	512GB (490GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 VoLTE A2275 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico version), A2298 (China version): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD‑LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2296 (Global version): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66) TD‑LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)	LTE Cat20 VoLTE A2628, A2629, A2630 versions: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2626, A2481 versions: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Sub6/mmWave A2626, A2628: (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79) A2629, A2630: (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79) A2481: (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat16 VoLTE A2275 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico version), A2298 (China version): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD‑LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2296 (Global version): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66) TD‑LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.4120°13mm1/3.6"PDAF
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.7µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@240fps	4K@24/30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps Dolby Vision HDR (60fps)
📸 Front camera
	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
Front camera (secondary)	7.1 megapixels	(dual front camera) 12 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D
Front camera resolution	3072x2304 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.6" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	3 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	proprietary audio output	proprietary audio output
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1821 mAh	2438 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	7.5W Qi wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Red • Apple Pay	• Colors: Midnight, Starlight, Blue, Pink, Red • Apple Pay • Face ID • MagSafe
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.17W/kg (head), 1.16W/kg (body)	1.19W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.98W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)	0.97W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)

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Apple iPhone SE 2020 (128GB) vs Apple iPhone 13 mini (512GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone SE (2020) vs Apple iPhone 13 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 13 mini (512GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate