Compare - Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation) vs Apple iPhone 12
Compare Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation) and Apple iPhone 12 side by side, including display, battery, camera, chipset, and other key specifications.
Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation)
iOS 15 (Upgradeable to iOS 18)
Basic
Price
$429
RAM
4GB
Storage
64GB
Launch Date
2022-03-18
Status
Available
Chipset
Apple A15 Bionic
CPU
6-core CPU (2 performance + 4 efficiency cores)
GPU
4-core GPU
OS
iOS 15 (Upgradeable to iOS 18)
Display
Size
4.7 inches
Type
Retina HD IPS LCD, True Tone, Wide color (P3), Haptic Touch, 625 nits
Resolution
750 x 1334 pixels
Refresh Rate
60Hz
Body
Dimensions
138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm
Weight
144 g
SIM
Dual SIM (nano-SIM + eSIM) / Dual eSIM support (region dependent)
Battery
Battery
Li-Ion (non-removable)
Charging
20W wired fast charging (50% in 30 min), Qi wireless charging
Camera
Back Camera
12 MP, f/1.8 (wide), OIS
Front Camera
7 MP, f/2.2
Back Video
4K @24/25/30/60fps, 1080p @25/30/60fps, slo-mo 1080p @120/240fps
Front Video
1080p @25/30fps
Connectivity
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (sub-6)
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) 2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth
5.0
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou
NFC
Yes
USB
Lightning
Sensors
Fingerprint
Touch ID (Home button)
Others
Barometer, three-axis gyro, accelerometer, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor
Apple iPhone 12
iOS 14
Basic
Price
Rs. 175,599
RAM
4GB
Storage
64GB
Launch Date
2020-10-23
Status
Available
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic
CPU
N/A
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
OS
iOS 14
Display
Size
6.1 inches
Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10
Resolution
1170 x 2532 pixels
Refresh Rate
N/A
Body
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm
Weight
164g
SIM
Single SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM)
Battery
Battery
2815mAh
Charging
Wired & MagSafe (assumed)
Camera
Back Camera
12 MP + 12 MP
Front Camera
12 MP, f/2.2
Back Video
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision (30fps)
Front Video
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Connectivity
Network
5G / 4G / 3G
Wi-Fi
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
GPS
GPS | GLONASS | Galileo | QZSS
NFC
Yes
USB
Lightning (assumed)
Sensors
Fingerprint
N/A
Others
Face ID | Accelerometer | Gyroscope | Proximity | Compass | Barometer
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