Apple iPhone 16 (256GB) vs Apple iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)
Here you can compare Apple iPhone 16 (256GB) and Apple iPhone SE 2020 (128GB). Comparing Apple iPhone 16 (256GB) vs Apple iPhone SE 2020 (128GB) on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Apple iPhone 16 (256GB) stands against Apple iPhone SE 2020 (128GB) and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Apple iPhone 16 (256GB) is ₹79,900 and for Apple iPhone SE 2020 (128GB) is ₹40,990. The details of both of these products were last updated on Sep 20, 2026.
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 (256GB) | Apple iPhone SE 2020 (128GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 26mm, 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚, 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) |
| CPU | 4.04 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | 2.65 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Battery | 3561 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 1821 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| RAM | 8 GB | 3 GB |
| Display | 6.1 inches, 1179 x 2556 pixels | 4.7 inches, 750 x 1334 pixels |
| Price | ₹79,900 | ₹40,990 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 70 / 100 Better Specs | 46 / 100 |
| Display Size | 6.1 in Bigger Display | 4.7 in |
| Display Resolution | 1179 x 2556 pixels Better Resolution | 750 x 1334 pixels |
| Screen To Body Ratio | ~ 86.4% Less Bezels | ~ 65.4% |
| RAM | 8 GB More RAM | 3 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB More Storage | 128 GB |
| CPU Clock Speed | 4.04 GHz Faster Clock Speed | 2.65 GHz |
| Rear Camera | 48 MP + 12 MP Dual Better Camera Resolution | 12 MP |
| Front Camera | 12 MP Better Front Camera Resolution | 7 MP |
| Weight | 170 g | 148 g Lighter |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm | 7.3 mm Slimmer |
| Battery | 3561 mAh Bigger Battery | 1821 mAh |
| Unique Features | No 5G | Fingerprint Sensor No |
General
| Model | iPhone 16 | iPhone SE (2020) |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM+Nano SIM | Nano + eSim |
| eSIM Support | Yes | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 09, 2024 | April 15, 2020 |
| In The Box | Handset, USB C Charge Cable (1m), Documentation |
Design
| Dimensions | 71.6 x 147.6 x 7.8 mm | 67.3 x 138.4 x 7.3 mm |
| Weight | 170 g | 148 g |
| Colors | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine |
Display
| Type | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 1179 x 2556 pixels | 4.7 inches, 750 x 1334 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 16:9 |
| PPI | ~ 461 PPI | ~ 326 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.4% | ~ 65.4% |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen) | |
| HDR Support | Yes, Dolby Vision | |
| Features | Dynamic Island, HDR Display, True Tone, Wide colour (P3), Haptic Touch, 20,00,000:1 contrast ratio (typical), 1,000 nits max brightness (typical); 1,600 nits peak brightness (HDR); 2,000 nits peak brightness (outdoor); 1 nit minimum brightness, Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, Dolby Vision | |
| Notch | Yes, Dynamic Island Display |
Memory
| RAM | 8 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | No |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | FDD‑5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76), TDD‑5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79) | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, Proprietary v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
Performance
| AnTuTu Score | 1,578,603 (Total) (v10) 429,696 (CPU) 615,758 (GPU) 178,193 (Memory) 354,956 (UX) | |
| Geekbench Score | 7,738 (Multi Core) (v6) 3,194 (Single Core) | |
| 3DMark Score | 4,289 (Wild Life Extreme) | |
| Camera Score | 147 (DxOMark) | |
| Speaker Score | 77 (Very Good) | |
| Battery Test Result | 15.53 hours |
Extra
| GPS | yes with GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | Yes, Front |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Barometer, Three‑axis Gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity, Ambient light Sensor, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Satellite Connectivity, Crash Detection, Action Buttion, Camera Control Buttion, Ai Mobile (Apple Intelligence), New 16‑core Neural Engine, Built-in Stereo Speaker, NVMe Storage | Apple Pay |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 26mm, 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚, 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus | |
| Features | Camera Control, Sapphire crystal lens cover, True Tone flash, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting with six effects, Night mode, Panorama (up to 63MP), Latest-generation Photographic Styles, Spatial photos, Macro photography, Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos, Lens correction (Ultra Wide), Advanced red‑eye correction, Auto image stabilisation, Burst mode, Photo geotagging, Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG, Digital zoom up to 10x | Digital Zoom up to 5x, Panorama, Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) Retina Flash | 7 MP ƒ/2.2 (Main) |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
Technical
| OS | iOS v18 | iOS v13 |
| Chipset | Apple Bionic A18 | Apple A13 Bionic |
| CPU | 4.04 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | 2.65 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores | 2x2.65 GHz Lightning + 4x1.8 GHz Thunder |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, APAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio playback | Yes |
| Video | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3561 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 1821 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, 18W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 25W | Yes, Works with Qi Chargers |
| Video Playback Time | 22 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 80 hours | 40 hours |
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