Apple’s new iPhone SE looks very much like an iPhone 8. While there are many similarities, there are also some very major differences in iPhone SE vs. iPhone 8 specs, which we’ve elucidated below.
iPhone SE vs. iPhone 8 shared specs:
Storage Capacity
• 64GB
• 128GB
Display
• Retina HD display
• 4.7-inch (diagonal) widescreen LCD Multi‑Touch™ display with IPS technology
• 1334-by-750-pixel resolution at 326 ppi
• 1400:1 contrast ratio (typical)
• True Tone display
• Wide color display (P3)
• 625 nits max brightness (typical)
Dimensions and Weight
• Height: 5.45 inches (138.4 mm)
• Width: 2.65 inches (67.3 mm)
• Depth: 0.29 inch (7.3 mm)
• Weight: 5.22 ounces (148 grams)
Splash, Water, and Dust Resistance
• Rated IP67 (maximum depth of 1 meter up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529
Camera
• Single 12MP Wide camera
• Wide: ƒ/1.8 aperture
• Optical image stabilization
• Digital zoom up to 5x
• True Tone flash with Slow Sync
Video Recording
• 4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
• 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps
• Optical image stabilization for video
• Digital zoom up to 3x
• Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps
• Time-lapse video with stabilization
Front Camera
• FaceTime HD camera
• 7MP photos
• ƒ/2.2 aperture
• Retina Flash
• Auto HDR for photos
• 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps
Cellular and Wireless
• GSM/EDGE
• UMTS/HSPA+
• DC-HSDPA
• CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (some models)
• Bluetooth 5.0
• Built-in GPS/GNSS
• VoLTE
• NFC with reader mode
• Wi-Fi calling
Secure Authentication
• Touch ID via second-generation fingerprint sensor built into the Home button
Video Calling
• FaceTime video
• Initiate video calls over Wi‑Fi or cellular to any FaceTime-enabled device
Audio Calling
• FaceTime audio
• Initiate audio calls over Wi‑Fi or cellular to any FaceTime audio-enabled device
• Voice over LTE (VoLTE)
• Wi-Fi calling
Audio Playback
• Stereo playback
Video Playback
• Supports Dolby Vision and HDR10 content
Power and Battery
• iPhone SE lasts about the same as iPhone 8
• Built-in rechargeable lithium‑ion battery
• Qi Wireless charging
• Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter
• Video playback: Up to 13 hours
• Audio playback: Up to 40 hours
• Fast-charge capable: Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes with 18W adapter or higher (sold separately)
Included Headphones
• EarPods with Lightning Connector
Sensors
• Three-axis gyro
• Accelerometer
• Proximity sensor
• Ambient light sensor
• Barometer
Connector
• Lightning
iPhone SE vs. iPhone 8 spec differences:
• Storage Capacity: iPhone SE offers a 256GB option. The 256GB option for iPhone 8 was discontinued on September 10, 2019
• Display: iPhone SE offers Haptic Touch. iPhone 8 offers 3D Touch.
• Chip: iPhone SE has an A13 Bionic chip with 3rd-generation Neural Engine. iPhone 8 has an A11 Bionic Chip with 1st-generation Neural Engine.
• Camera:
– iPhone SE has Next-generation Smart HDR for photos. iPhone 8 has Auto HDR for photos.
– iPhone SE has Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control. iPhone 8 does not.
– iPhone SE has Portrait Lighting with six effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High‑Key Mono). iPhone 8 does not.
• Video Recording:
– iPhone SE has Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps. iPhone 8 does not.
– iPhone SE has QuickTake video. iPhone 8 does not.
– iPhone SE has Stereo recording. iPhone 8 does not.
• Front Camera:
– iPhone SE has Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control. iPhone 8 does not.
– Portrait Lighting with six effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High-Key Mono). iPhone 8 does not.
• Cellular and Wireless:
– iPhone SE has Gigabit-class LTE. iPhone 8 has LTE Advanced.
– iPhone SE has 802.11ax Wi‑Fi 6 with MIMO. iPhone 8 has 802.11ac Wi‑Fi with MIMO.
– iPhone SE has Express Cards with power reserve. iPhone 8 has Express Cards (no power reserve).
• Video playback (streamed):
– iPhone SE offers up to 8 hours. iPhone 8 does not.
• SIM Card: iPhone SE offer Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM). iPhone 8 offers nano-SIM.
MacDailyNews Note: 3:10pm EDT. Added info about iPhone 8’s 256GB model discontinuation.
iPhone 8 does have a 256Gb model. I have one.
I believe they mean current options.
when did you get the iPhone 8? This article says the 256 gig model was discontinued sept 2019
Does iPhone 8 have 4K video recording?
Have you seen it and tested it then ?
You left out the RAM. iPhone SE 2 is supposed to have 3GB versus 2GB for the iPhone 8.
Waiting for teardown confirmation.
I’ll stay with my current SE until a worthy successor comes out. Don’t care about price, just make the thing Small.
Apple missed the point of the SE which is the size. It’s not the Fanboy bells and whistles and face-ID – KISS
I would need to make a spreadsheet to look at the side-by-sode comparisons because, in this mostly linear layout, I would need to scroll up then down, up and down.
Does the SE have wireless charging?
Yes. See above article.
What are “Express Cards with power reserve.” ?