Apple iPhone 17e leads
by 21 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
iPhone 17e leads overall versus iPhone SE (2020). Performance: 88.2 vs 55.1.
Scoring profile: balanced
Apple iPhone 17e
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
A solid choice with balanced features.
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Spec table
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Display Size
Key differenceResolution
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceHDR Support
Key differenceDisplay Protection
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Panel Type
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17e | Apple iPhone SE (2020) |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Apple iPhone 17e leads | 6.1"Better | 4.7" |
Resolution Apple iPhone 17e leads | 1170 x 2532Better | 750 x 1334 |
Refresh Rate Close match | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Peak Brightness Apple iPhone 17e leads | 1200 nitsBetter | 625 nits |
Pixel Density Apple iPhone 17e leads | 457 ppiBetter | 326 ppi |
Panel Type Different | OLED | LCD |
HDR Support Apple iPhone 17e leads | YesBetter | No |
Display Protection Apple iPhone 17e leads | Ceramic Shield 2 | Anti-reflective coatingBetter | Ion-strengthened glass |
RAM
Key differenceGeekbench (Single)
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage
Key differenceChipset
Key differenceRAM Type
CPU Clock
CPU Cores
CPU Cluster Speeds
AnTuTu Score
Storage Type
GPU
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17e | Apple iPhone SE (2020) |
|---|---|---|
RAM Apple iPhone 17e leads | 8GBBetter | 3GB |
RAM Type Different | LPDDR5X | LPDDR4X |
CPU Clock Different | 4.26GHz | 2.65GHz |
CPU Cores Close match | 6 | 6 |
CPU Cluster Speeds Different | 2x4.26GHz + 4x2.60GHz | 2x2.65GHz + 4x1.8GHz |
AnTuTu Score Different | 2187425 | 462253 |
Geekbench (Single) Apple iPhone 17e leads | 3600Better | 1720 |
Geekbench (Multi) Apple iPhone 17e leads | 9296Better | 4250 |
Storage Apple iPhone 17e leads | 512GBBetter | 256GB |
Storage Type Close match | NVMe | NVMe |
Chipset Apple iPhone 17e leads | Apple A19 (3 nm)Better | Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) |
GPU Close match | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
Rear Camera
Key differenceRear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceRear Aperture
Key differenceFront Camera
Key differenceFront Aperture
Key differenceFront Video Resolution
Key differenceOptical Zoom
Digital Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Max Video Resolution
Front Sensor
Camera Features
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17e | Apple iPhone SE (2020) |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Apple iPhone 17e leads | 48MPBetter | 12MP |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Apple iPhone 17e leads | 48MPBetter | 12MP |
Rear Sensor Size Apple iPhone 17e leads | 1/2.55Better | 1/3 |
Rear Aperture Apple iPhone 17e leads | f/1.6Better | f/1.8 |
Optical Zoom Close match | None (no telephoto) | None (no telephoto) |
Digital Zoom Different | 10x | 5x |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Close match | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, Dolby Vision HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec. |
Front Camera Apple iPhone 17e leads | 12MPBetter | 7MP |
Front Sensor Different | 12MP TrueDepth camera with autofocus | 7MP FaceTime HD camera |
Front Aperture Apple iPhone 17e leads | f/1.9Better | f/2.2 |
Front Video Resolution Apple iPhone 17e leads | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, Dolby Vision HDRBetter | 1080p@30fps; gyro-EIS |
Camera Features Different | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, 3D (spatial) audio | Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
Generating honest comparison...
iPhone 17e generally outperforms iPhone SE (2020) across key categories. Chipset: Apple A19 (3 nm) vs Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) This makes iPhone 17e the better choice for most users, though iPhone SE (2020) may excel in specific areas.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. iPhone 17e excels in processing power and multitasking.
A solid choice with balanced features across all categories.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Apple iPhone 17e | Apple iPhone SE (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 142,240 | -- |
| PTA | -- | -- |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Apple iPhone 17e and Apple iPhone SE (2020) can be tough. This comparison breaks down performance, camera, battery, and listed pricing so you can decide faster.
We focus on practical differences that impact daily use, not just spec sheet noise.
Apple iPhone 17e scores higher overall once each category is weighted, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Apple iPhone 17e is the better choice overall, winning in 5 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Apple iPhone 17e advantage), Resolution (Apple iPhone 17e advantage), Peak Brightness (Apple iPhone 17e advantage), Pixel Density (Apple iPhone 17e advantage), HDR Support (Apple iPhone 17e advantage).
Apple iPhone 17e has the stronger camera setup for photos and video.
Apple iPhone 17e offers better battery endurance for heavy use.
Apple iPhone 17e: non-PTA approximately Rs 142,240; PTA not entered. Apple iPhone SE (2020): non-PTA not available; PTA not entered. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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