Apple iPhone SE (2020) vs Google Pixel 9a
Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A13 Bionic | Google Tensor G4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 4.7", IPS LCD, 60Hz | 6.3", p-OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP/7MP (Front) | 48MP+13MP/13MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 1821mAh, 18W | 5100mAh, 23W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Software, Design and Build Quality | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Software and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Black, White, Product Red | Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | April 15, 2020 | March 19, 2025 | ||
| Availability | April 24, 2020 | April 16, 2025 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹42,500 | ₹49,999 |
Display
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| Type | IPS LCD | p-OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR | ||
| Size | 4.7 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 750 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1334 pixels | 2424 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 16:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 326 ppi | 422.2 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 625 nits | 2700 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone SE (2020)
| Weight | 148 grams | 186 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | - | Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Back | Glass | Plastic | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | Lightning USB 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Processor
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| Chipset Brand | Apple | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A13 Bionic | Tensor G4 | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Mali-G715 MP7 |
Main Camera
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | Continuous Shooting, Face Detection, HDR, RAW | Best Take, Digital zoom, Dual LED Flash, Long Exposure, Macro Mode, Night mode, panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Portrait mode, Slow-Mo, Ultra HDR | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | HDR, OIS, Stereo Sound Recording | Cinematic mode, gyro-EIS, OIS, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse Video | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide |
Operating System
| Software Name | iOS | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | iOS | Google Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Assistant, Apple Intelligence | AI Assistant, Best Take, Call assist, Circle to Search, Gemini Live, Live Translate, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Portrait Blur/Unblur, Portrait Light |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| Front Camera Resolution | 7 MP | 13 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Single | Ultrawide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Digital Zoom, EIS | HdR, Night mode, panorama, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode (long exposure) | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 1080@30fps, 4k@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| Capacity | 1821 mAh | 5100 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 18 W | 23 W |
Memory
Winner:Apple iPhone SE (2020)
| Storage | 64 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4 | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA, LTE | 5G, EDGE, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | GNSS, GPS | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GNSS, GPS, Navic, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Touch ID | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
