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Apple iPhone 8 vs Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation)

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AppleiPhone 8AppleiPhone SE (2nd generation)
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2017April 2020
Display
Screen size4.7″4.7″
Resolution1334 × 7501334 × 750
Sharpness326 pixels per inch326 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness625 nits625 nits
Display typeRetina HD display; 4.7-inch (diagonal) widescreen LCD Multi-Touch display with IPS technologyRetina HD display; 4.7-inch (diagonal) widescreen LCD Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
Pixel density326 ppi326 ppi
Brightness detail625 nits max brightness (typical)625 nits max brightness (typical)
Screen protectionFingerprint-resistant oleophobic coatingFingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Display featuresTrue Tone; wide colour display (P3); 3D Touch; 1400:1 contrast ratio (typical); dual-domain pixels for wide viewing angles; Display Zoom; ReachabilityTrue Tone; wide colour display (P3); Haptic Touch; 1400:1 contrast ratio (typical); Display Zoom; Reachability
Performance
ChipA11 BionicA13 Bionic
Memory2 GB3 GB
Storage64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB
CPUSix-core (2x Monsoon + 4x Mistral) (GSMArena); 2 GB of SK Hynix LPDDR4X RAM (iFixit)6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores; 3 GB of RAM (GSMArena)
GPUApple-designed three-core GPU (GSMArena)4-core GPU
AI engineNeural Engine8-core Neural Engine
Cameras
Main camera12 MP12 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera7 MP7 MP
Main camera12MP Wide, ƒ/1.8 aperture, optical image stabilisation, six-element lens, LED True Tone flash with Slow Sync12MP Wide, ƒ/1.8 aperture, optical image stabilisation, six-element lens, LED True Tone flash with Slow Sync, sapphire crystal lens cover
Front camera7MP FaceTime HD camera, ƒ/2.2 aperture, Retina Flash7MP, ƒ/2.2 aperture, Retina Flash
ZoomDigital zoom up to 5xDigital zoom up to 5x (photos) and 3x (video)
Video recording4K at 24, 30 or 60 fps; 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps; optical image stabilisation for video; slo-mo 1080p at 120 or 240 fps; time-lapse with stabilisation; 8MP stills while recording 4K4K at 24, 25, 30 or 60 fps; 1080p at 25, 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps; extended dynamic range up to 30 fps; optical image stabilisation for video; slo-mo 1080p at 120 or 240 fps; QuickTake; stereo recording
Front video1080p HD at 30 fps1080p HD at 25 or 30 fps
Camera featuresLive Photos with stabilisation; wide colour capture; auto HDR; panorama (up to 63MP); burst mode; HEIF and JPEGNext-generation Smart HDR; Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control and six Portrait Lighting effects on both cameras; Live Photos; panorama (up to 63MP)
Battery and charging
Battery1,821 mAh1,821 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 13 hoursUp to 13 hours
Wireless chargingYes (wattage not published)Yes (wattage not published)
Battery life detailLasts about the same as iPhone 7; talk time up to 14 hours; internet use up to 12 hours; wireless video playback up to 13 hours; wireless audio playback up to 40 hours; 3.82 V, 6.96 Wh, 1,821 mAh (iFixit)Video playback up to 13 hours (8 hours streamed); audio playback up to 40 hours; 6.96 Wh (iFixit); 1,821 mAh (GSMArena)
Wired chargingUp to 50% in 30 minutes with an 18W adapter or higher (sold separately)Up to 50% in 30 minutes with an 18W adapter or higher (sold separately)
Wireless chargingWorks with Qi chargersWorks with Qi chargers
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight148 g148 g
Thickness7.3 mm7.3 mm
Height × width138.4 × 67.3 mm138.4 × 67.3 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP67IP67
MaterialsGlass front and back with an aluminium frameAerospace-grade aluminium and glass with an all-black front
ColoursGold, Silver, Space Grey; (PRODUCT)RED from April 2018Black, White, (PRODUCT)RED
ButtonsHome/Touch ID sensor; volume up/down; ring/silent; side buttonHome/Touch ID sensor; volume up/down; ring/silent; side button
Water resistance detailIP67 (maximum depth of 1 metre up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529IP67 (maximum depth of 1 metre up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529
BiometricsTouch ID fingerprint sensor built into the Home buttonTouch ID fingerprint sensor built into the Home button
SensorsTouch ID fingerprint sensor; barometer; three-axis gyro; accelerometer; proximity sensor; ambient light sensorTouch ID fingerprint sensor; barometer; three-axis gyro; accelerometer; proximity sensor; ambient light sensor
SpeakersStereo speakersStereo playback
Software
Operating systemiOSiOS
Software at launchiOS 11iOS 13
Connectivity
Mobile networkModel A1905: UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA; GSM/EDGE; FDD-LTE (bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66); TD-LTE (bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41); VoLTE; Wi-Fi callingGigabit-class LTE with 2x2 MIMO and LAA; VoLTE; Wi-Fi calling
SIMNano-SIM (GSMArena)Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11ac with MIMOWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.0
NFCNFC with reader mode; Express CardsNFC with reader mode; Express Cards with power reserve
USBLightning connector; video mirroring and video out up to 1080p through the Lightning Digital AV Adapter and Lightning to VGA Adapter (sold separately)Lightning connector; video mirroring and video out up to 1080p through the Lightning Digital AV Adapter and Lightning to VGA Adapter (sold separately)
PositioningBuilt-in GPS/GNSS; digital compass; Wi-Fi; cellular; iBeacon microlocationBuilt-in GPS/GNSS; digital compass; Wi-Fi; cellular; iBeacon microlocation

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