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

Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) ($78) vs Apple iPhone X ($95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.

Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation)
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iPhone SE (2nd generation)
$78
Touch ID
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Apple iPhone X
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iPhone X
$95
First Face ID
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Spec-by-spec
SpecApple iPhone SE (2nd generation)Apple iPhone X
Price$78$95
Weight148g174g
ChipA13 BionicA11 Bionic
Display4.7" 60Hz LCD5.8" 60Hz OLED
Camera12MP single12MP dual
RatingIP67IP67
Weight148g (Apple published)174g (Apple published)
Pros & Cons

Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation)

  • A13 chip for well under a hundred dollars
  • Touch ID
  • 148g and genuinely pocketable
  • Wireless charging
  • Small battery, and it will be degraded
  • Single camera, no ultrawide or night mode
  • Thick bezels
  • IP67 and Lightning

Apple iPhone X

  • Historically the most significant iPhone design in a decade
  • OLED and dual camera
  • Compact and light at 174g
  • Still looks modern
  • A11 is the oldest chip here and iOS support has ended
  • Battery will be very degraded
  • Lightning
  • IP67
Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) is the better value at $78. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.
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