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iPhone SE (2022)
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Updated January 10, 2024·

For a smaller and more affordable option, the Apple iPhone SE (2022) has a familiar, compact design and is a good choice if you prefer iOS. Its camera is decent, and the phone has a capable processor. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy S23 offers a larger, high-definition OLED screen with a higher refresh rate, superior camera capabilities including more advanced features and a higher megapixel count, and generally better battery life. It runs Android and is pricier. If you regularly use your phone for photography, media consumption, or gaming, the Galaxy S23's additional cost might be justifiable for its advanced features. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Apple iPhone SE (2022)
  • The Apple iPhone SE (2022) has no clear advantages over the Samsung Galaxy S23.
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy S23
  • Very good for taking photos
  • Good for recording videos
  • Very good battery life
  • Very good display quality
  • Excellent performance

Key differences

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Overall Camera Quality

5.7
iPhone SE (2022)
Galaxy S23
8.3
The Samsung Galaxy S23 has very good overall camera quality, while the Apple iPhone SE (2022) has poor overall camera quality.

Photo Quality

5.5
iPhone SE (2022)
Galaxy S23
8.3
The Samsung Galaxy S23 takes very good photos, while the Apple iPhone SE (2022) takes poor photos.

Video Quality

6.6
iPhone SE (2022)
Galaxy S23
7.8
The Samsung Galaxy S23 takes good videos, while the Apple iPhone SE (2022) takes only fair videos.

Battery

4.9 Hours
iPhone SE (2022)
Galaxy S23
8.0 Hours
The Apple iPhone SE (2022) has 4.9 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S23 has 8 hours of battery life.

Screen Size

The Apple iPhone SE (2022) has a screen size of 4.7 inches and the Samsung Galaxy S23 is 6.1 inches.

Cost

$429
iPhone SE (2022)
Galaxy S23
$700
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The Apple iPhone SE (2022) has a price of $429 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 costs $700.
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How the Apple iPhone SE (2022) and the Samsung Galaxy S23 compare to other phones

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Spec Comparison

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Apple iPhone SE (2022)Samsung Galaxy S23
Apple iPhone SE (2022)Samsung Galaxy S23

GENERAL

Price
$429
$700
Brand
AppleSamsung
Operating System
iOSAndroid
Release Date
March 18, 2022February 17, 2023

SCREEN

Screen Size
4.7"6.1"
Resolution
1334 x 7502340 x 1080
Variable refresh rate
NoNo
Pixels Per Inch
326422
Display Type
LCDOLED

INTERNAL

Processor
A15SD8G2
Internal Storage
64 GB128 GB
RAM
4 GB8 GB

CAMERA

Overall Camera Quality Score
5.8/108.4/10
Photos Score
5.6/108.4/10
Videos Score
6.6/107.9/10
Rear Cameras
MainMain, Ultrawide, Telephoto
Main Camera
12 megapixels + OIS50 megapixels + OIS

BATTERY

Battery Life
4.9 Hours8 Hours
Battery Capacity
2018 mAh3900 mAh
Wireless Charging
YesYes
Wireless charging Speed
7.5 W15 W
Reverse wireless charging
NoYes (4.5 watts)

PHYSICAL

Size
5.45" x 2.65"5.76" x 2.79"
Weight
5.08 oz5.93 oz
Back Material
GlassGlass
Stereo Speakers
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

Dual SIM
YesYes
Bluetooth Version
5.05.3
A2DP
YesYes
WiFi Version
66e
NFC
YesYes
US 5G Bands
(SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)1, 7, 25, 28, 41, 66, 71, 78, 258, 260, 261

OTHER FEATURES

Biometric unlock
Fingerprint sensor: FrontFace unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display
Unlockable Bootloader
NoNo
Color
Midnight, Starlight, RedPink Gold, Phantom Black, Cream, Lavender, Green, Lime, Graphite
Stock Android
N/ANo
SD Card
NoNo

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Apple iPhone SE (2022)

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Ars Technica

Samuel Axon | March 2022
"Thanks to the inclusion of the A15 chip, the SE is likely to be supported for years to come. That makes it the best deal in smartphones today for folks who just want something simple and don't care about the frills. The iPhone SE is a great deal if you're more interested in the basics than the latest flashy features.. It's also a great option for people who prefer to use their phones one-handed—a dying breed, we know."

Samsung Galaxy S23

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The Verge

Allison Johnson | February 2023
"The 6.1-inch S23 is the best reasonably sized Android phone on the market in the US, partly because almost every other Android phone sold here is gigantic. But it’s also a really good device, with a battery that gets through a full day more comfortably than its predecessor. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset responsible for some of that battery performance improvement is slightly different — and slightly faster — than the 8 Gen 2 in other Android flagships."

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About Apple

The tech giant called Apple is synonymous with the most popular smartphone in the world: the iPhone. Known for their build quality and aesthetics, as well as for their excellent integration between hardware and software, iPhones have defined the smartphone industry ever since their conception and they continue to do so by setting new industry standards. Apple's own operating system, called iOS, is known for its simplicity and ease of use, and the company tends to complement it well by creating devices with some of the most powerful processing hardware available in the mobile world. The iPhone is also known for its robust ecosystem of accessories, as it facilitates a very seamless experience when interacting with other Apple products, more so than most of its competitors.

About Samsung

Samsung is one of the most recognizable names in the smartphone industry, standing as the undisputed best-selling brand of Android smartphones in the United States for many years now. Samsung is known for offering a variety of smartphones in all available price points, as well as for implementing cutting-edge technology and innovative features in their flagship devices, ones that often shape the market going forward. The company offers its own unique spin on Android, called One UI, which focuses on offering a multitude of features and is heavily customizable, according to user preference.

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