Apple iPhone SE (2020) vs Nothing Phone (4a)
Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A13 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 4.7", IPS LCD, 60Hz | 6.78", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP/7MP (Front) | 50MP+8MP+50MP/32MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 1821mAh, 18W | 5400mAh, 50W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Software and Design | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Build Quality and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Black, White, Product Red | Pink, White, Black, Blue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | April 15, 2020 | March 05, 2026 | ||
| Availability | April 24, 2020 | March 13, 2026 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹42,500 | ₹31,999 |
Display
Winner:Nothing Phone (4a)
| Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 4.7 inches | 6.78 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 750 pixels | 1224 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1334 pixels | 2720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 16:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 326 ppi | 440 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 625 nits | 4500 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone SE (2020)
| Weight | 148 grams | 204.5 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | - | Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | Lightning USB 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
Processor
Winner:Apple iPhone SE (2020)
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A13 Bionic | Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Adreno 810 |
Main Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (4a)
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | Continuous Shooting, Face Detection, HDR, RAW | EIS, Macro Mode, Motion Photos, Night mode, OIS, PDAF, Portrait mode, Pro mode, Time Lapse, TrueLens Engine 4.0 | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | HDR, OIS, Stereo Sound Recording | 120fps Slo-mo, Dolby Vision HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS, Time-lapse Video | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 50 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Periscope |
Operating System
| Software Name | iOS | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | iOS | Nothing OS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year(s) | 3 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Assistant, Apple Intelligence | Nothing Essential Space, Qualcomm AI Engine |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (4a)
| Front Camera Resolution | 7 MP | 32 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Single | Wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Digital Zoom, EIS | Face Detection, Face unlock, Fixed Focus, Portrait Mode | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 1080@30fps, 4k@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Nothing Phone (4a)
| Capacity | 1821 mAh | 5400 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 18 W | 50 W |
Memory
Winner:Apple iPhone SE (2020)
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4 | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Nothing Phone (4a)
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | GNSS, GPS | BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1) | ||
| NFC | Supported | - | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Touch ID | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
