Apple iPhone SE 2020 (256GB) vs Apple iPhone 15
Here you can compare Apple iPhone SE 2020 (256GB) and Apple iPhone 15. Comparing Apple iPhone SE 2020 (256GB) vs Apple iPhone 15 on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Apple iPhone SE 2020 (256GB) stands against Apple iPhone 15 and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Apple iPhone SE 2020 (256GB) is ₹40,990 and for Apple iPhone 15 is ₹50,990. The details of both of these products were last updated on Dec 04, 2025.
| Specification | Apple iPhone SE 2020 (256GB) | Apple iPhone 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 4.7 inches, 750 x 1334 pixels | 6.1 inches, 1179 x 2556 pixels, 60 Hz |
| RAM | 3 GB | 6 GB |
| Battery | 1821 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3349 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| CPU | 2.65 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | 3.46 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Price | ₹40,990 | ₹50,990 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 65 / 100 | 81 / 100 Better Specs |
| Display Size | 4.7 in | 6.1 in Bigger Display |
| Display Resolution | 750 x 1334 pixels | 1179 x 2556 pixels Better Resolution |
| Screen To Body Ratio | ~ 65.4% Less Bezels | |
| RAM | 3 GB | 6 GB More RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB More Storage | 128 GB |
| CPU Clock Speed | 2.65 GHz | 3.46 GHz Faster Clock Speed |
| Rear Camera | 12 MP | 48 MP + 12 MP Dual Better Camera Resolution |
| Front Camera | 7 MP | 12 MP Better Front Camera Resolution |
| Weight | 148 g Lighter | 171 g |
| Thickness | 7.3 mm Slimmer | 7.8 mm |
| Battery | 1821 mAh | 3349 mAh Bigger Battery |
| Unique Features | Fingerprint Sensor No | No 5G |
General
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | iPhone SE (2020) | iPhone 15 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano + eSim | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | April 15, 2020 | September 12, 2023 |
Design
| Dimensions | 67.3 x 138.4 x 7.3 mm | 71.6 x 147.6 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 148 g | 171 g |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink |
Display
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super Retina XDR OLED (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 4.7 inches, 750 x 1334 pixels | 6.1 inches, 1179 x 2556 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 326 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 65.4% | |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield front, Colour-infused glass back | |
| Features | Haptic Touch, 1,000 nits max brightness (typical), 1,600 nits peak brightness (HDR), 2,000 nits peak brightness (outdoor), True Tone display, 20,00,000:1 contrast ratio (typical),HDR display, HDR with Dolby Vision | |
| Notch | Yes, Dynamic Island |
Memory
| RAM | 3 GB | 6 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 | Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n77, n78, n79 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, Proprietary v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB Charging |
Performance
| AnTuTu Score | 1,364,468 (Total) (v10) 349,428 (CPU) 445,622 (GPU) 247,610 (Memory) 321,808 (UX) |
Extra
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | yes with A-GPS, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Front | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Barometer, Three‑axis Gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity, Ambient light Sensor, Compass | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, TrueDepth |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Lightning |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Apple Pay | Ultra Wideband Chip, Voice Isolation, Satellite Services , Road Side Assistance, Emergency SOS, Crash Detection footnote, Spatial Audio playback, Supports Dolby Atmos, Aluminium design,, Wide Spectrum microphone modes, NVMe Storage |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Main) 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus | |
| Features | Digital Zoom up to 5x, Panorama, Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control | Super-high-resolution photos, (24MP and 48MP), Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, 4x optical zoom range, Night mode, Stereo recording, Audio zoom, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Photo geotagging, Burst mode, Photographic Styles, 12MP 2x Telephoto (enabled by quad-pixel sensor) |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 7 MP ƒ/2.2 (Main) | 12 MP ƒ/1.9 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF Autofocus, Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
Technical
| OS | iOS v13 | iOS v17 |
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic | Apple Bionic A16 |
| CPU | 2.65 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | 3.46 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.65 GHz Lightning + 4x1.8 GHz Thunder | 2x3.46 GHz Everest & 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos |
| Video | Yes | HEVC, H.264 and ProRes, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 1821 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3349 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, Works with Qi Chargers | Yes, 15W MagSafe Charging |
| Music Playback Time | 40 hours | 80 hours |
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