Compare: Apple iPhone SE (128GB, 2020) vs Google Pixel 4a

Our Opinion

The Apple iPhone SE (128GB, 2020) is a significantly better phone, but the Google Pixel 4a is slightly better value for money. Which phone should you buy? Depends on how much you want to spend! But if budget is not a constraint, we recommend the Apple iPhone SE (128GB, 2020).

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	Apple iPhone SE (128GB, 2020)	Google Pixel 4a

Buy Now	Buy	Buy
Excellence Score	72.2	66.9
Value for Money Score	65.2	66.7
Price	₹ 36,999 onwards	₹ 31,989 onwards
Launch Date (India)	May, 2020	Oct, 2020
Expected Launch Date	N/A	N/A
Smartphone OS	Apple iOS 13, Upgradeable to 14Expected update to next Apple iOS version	Android 10, Upgradeable to Android 11Expected update to next Android version
Touchscreen	Yes (Capacitive)	Yes (Capacitive)
Screen Size	4.7 inches	5.81 inches
Screen Resolution	750x1334 pixels (~ 326 pixels per inch)	1080x2340 pixels (~ 444 pixels per inch)
Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels		Yes
Scratch Resistant Display	Yes	Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Display Type	IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen Refresh Rate	60 HzStandard	60 HzStandard
Display Features	Retina HD Display, Wide colour display (P3), True Tone display, Fingerprint-resistant Oleophobic Coating, Support for Display of Multiple Languages and Characters Simultaneously, Display Zoom, Reachability	OLED, Always-on display, HDR
Full Physical QWERTY Keypad
Processor	2.66 GHz	2.2 GHz
Processor Type	Hexa Core	Octa Core
Processor Name	Apple A13 BionicRanked #2 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks	Qualcomm Snapdragon 730GRanked #20 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
GPU	Apple GPU	Adreno 618
RAM	3 GB	6 GB
3G	Yes	Yes
4G	Yes	Yes
5G
VoLTE	Yes	Yes
WiFi	Yes	Yes
VoWiFi/WiFi-Calling	Yes	Yes
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Connecting Port	Lightning	USB-C
Primary Camera	12MP	12.2MP
Camera Auto-Focus	Yes	Yes
Camera Flash	Yes	Yes
HD Video Recording	Yes (4K)	Yes (4K)
Other Camera Features	f/1.8 Aperture, Optical Image stabilisation, 6P Lens, Quad-LED True Tone Flash with Slow Sync, Panorama (up to 63 megapixels), Sapphire Crystal Lens Cover, Backside Illumination Sensor, Hybrid IR Filter, Autofocus with Focus Pixels, Tap to Focus with Focus Pixels, Live Photos with Stabilisation, Wide Colour Capture for Photos and Live Photos, Improved Local Tone Mapping, Body and Face Detection, Exposure Control, Noise Reduction, Auto HDR for Photos, Auto Image Stabilisation, Burst mode, Timer mode, Geo-tagging, Full HD Video Rec. at 30 fps or 60 fps, Slow-motion Video: 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps, Time-lapse Video with Stabilisation, Cinematic Video Stabilisation (1080p and 720p), Continuous Autofocus Video, Take 8MP Still Photos while Rec. 4K Video, Playback zoom	F/1.7 Aperture, 27mm Focal Length (Wide), 1/2.55" Sensor Size, 1.4um Pixel Size, OIS, Dual Pixel PDAF, Auto-HDR, Panorama
Secondary Camera	7MP	8MP
Secondary Camera Features	F/2.2 Aperture, Full HD Video Recording, Retina Flash, Wide Colour Capture for Photos and Live Photos, Auto HDR, Backside Illumination Sensor, Body and Face Detection, Auto Image Stabilisation, Burst mode, Exposure Control, Timer mode	F/2.0 Aperture, 24mm Focal Length (Wide), 1.12um Pixel Size, Auto-HDR
Internal Memory	128 GB	128 GB
Expandable Memory Slot
Contacts Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
SMS Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
Music Player	Yes	Yes
FM Radio
Dual SIM	GSM+GSM	GSM + GSM
Thickness	7.3 mmSlim	8.2 mmMedium
Weight	148 gmLight	143 gmLight
Width	67.3 mmComfortable for one-handed use	69.4 mmComfortable for one-handed use
Audio Output	Lightning	3.5mm jack
Water Resistant	Yes, IP67 Rated (up to 1m for 30 mins)
Battery Capacity	1821 mAh	3140 mAh
Battery Standby	N/A	N/A
Battery Standby (3G)	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime (3G)	N/A	N/A
Fast Charging Support	Yes, 18W Fast Charging (50% in 30 min)	Yes, 18W Fast Charging
Included Fast Charger		Yes, 18.0W Fast Charger
Other Battery Parameters	N/A	N/A
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	Yes
Other Features	Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified); Wireless Charging (works with Qi chargers); Siri; NFC; TV Out; Stereo Speakers; Noise Filtration; Supports Dolby Vision and HDR10 Content; AirPlay Mirroring; Photos and Video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later); Video Mirroring and Video Out Support; AirDrop; AirPlay; AirPrint; Control Centre; Handoff; HomeKit; iCloud; iCloud Keychain; Multitasking; Night Shift; Notification Centre; Siri; Spotlight Search; iMovie; Pages; Keynote; Numbers; iTunes U; GarageBand; Apple TV Remote; iTunes Remote; Music Memos	UFS 2.1 Storage; DLNA; NFC; Google Cast; Stereo Speakers; Noise Filtration
2-minute Review [Positives]	Compact design - the iPhone SE (2020) has exactly the same form factor as the iPhone 8 from 2017 - if you like smaller, comfortable phones, you'll like this Extremely light-weight - there's no other phone at this price as light as the iPhone SE (2020) IP67 water and dust resistant The Touch ID fingerprint sensor is very, very good Apple knows how to do software well, and iOS continues to be an intuitive, and smooth experience - this as refined and polished a software experience on a smartphone as you can hope for One of the best things about iPhones, of course, is that you are pretty much guaranteed updates for many years to come (even the best Android phones top out at about 3 years), so as long as you take care of your phone physically, the longevity factor here is really high! Breathtaking, lightning-fast performance powered by Apple’s latest A13 Bionic processor - this makes it just as fast as the pricier iPhone 11 series and gives the SE access to features such as AI-enabled portrait mode A very good single 12MP camera - iPhone SE (2020) features the same camera found on the iPhone 8 The iPhone SE (2020) shoots excellent daylight photos - the photos are very natural-looking, the dynamic range and the contrast are superb, the colours are simply spot-on, and the detail levels are very good Decent low-light photos - the low-light performance has improved since the iPhone 8 by a lot even if the same camera takes the images (though, it's nowhere near the best at this price) Portrait are decent too - the subject separation is far from flawless, but the faux bokeh is quite nice Excellent selfie camera - the iPhone SE (2020)'s 7MP images come out with outstanding detail, contrast, and even dynamic range - overall this is one of the best selfie cameras at this price The iPhone SE (2020) selfie shooter can also do excellent portraits - both subject separation and simulated bokeh are remarkable Video recording one the iPhone SE (2020) is class-leading - plenty of detail, jaw-dropping dynamic range - these are among the best videos a smartphone can do Overall, the single camera on the iPhone SE (2020) gives the multi-sensor camera phones a run for their money (though, the low-light images could have been better) Decent battery life from the 1821 mAh battery - a well-optimised iOS and the new processor together help the SE get through a full day Included wireless charging If you are coming from an older iPhone or just want a compact phone, the iPhone SE (2020) has a lot to offer - it has fantastic build quality, great cameras, and one of the fastest processors currently available	Cute, minimalist design - the matte textured polycarbonate back makes it feel much nicer and less slippery One of the more compact Android smartphones - the result is a handset which is extremely easy to handle, and one-handed use is almost effortless Extremely light-weight, tipping the scales at just 143g The signature coloured lock button is still present and adds a little flair to the overall esthetics The fingerprint sensor is placed at the back, and recognition is fast The screen is a 5.81-inch, Full HD+ OLED panel, and it looks fantastic - the screen provides bright, clear and colourful visuals, watching the HDR content is a pleasing experience, with excellent detail and colour reproduction The Google Pixel 4a also features an always-on display, which will permanently display some useful things like the time, date, battery level, weather and notifications Of course, one of the key selling points of the Pixel series, is the clean, stock version of Android directly from Google, along with three years of promised updates (which are generally delivered almost as soon as they are launched) Then there are some interesting Pixel-only features like the search giant's Recorder app, which can live-transcribe meetings and conversations, help you make notes and some other useful stuff Good performance from the reliable Snapdragon 730G - it can handle any app or game that you run with ease - the heavy games like COD: Mobile also runs well with medium graphics Excellent 12.2MP camera at the back - the camera shines in bright daylight photography: details are well resolved without oversharpening and there's barely any noise - images have great colour and dynamic range, and maintained more contrast than other devices currently on the market Low-light photos are quite good, dynamic range and details are great - adding the Google's Night Sight to the mix and the photos are generally more exposed in the shadows and offer a white balance that's more true to life - it improves the detail and reduces the noise The Pixel 4a supports Astrophotography - it is meant for capturing the starry night skies or moonlit landscapes, depending on the scene, the camera can take anywhere from 1 to more than 3 minutes to capture a shot Portrait mode is impressive with good subject separation and natural background blur The front-facing 8MP camera on the Google Pixel 4a is a solid snapper and produces selfies with good colour and detail There's the obligatory selfie portrait mode, which can apply background blur for artsy self-portraits, and Night Sight is also available on the front camera - this worked well when you try to snap a selfie in lighting that is less than ideal Overall, the images are nearly indistinguishable from the much pricier Pixel 4, that never launched in India - which makes the Pixel 4a arguably the best camera at this price Decent battery life from the 3140 mAh battery - it can last a full day of regular use Decent fast charging from the 18W fast charger in the box, it can fill the phone up in about 90 mins (though, at this price there are better fast charging options available from competition) The Pixel 4a is a simple, no-nonsense phone, it isn't trying to do anything flashy, and if you’re tired of big, expensive phones and just want something compact that works, and works well, it is a good choice to consider
2-minute Review [Negatives]	The front design is polarising - the chunky bezels above and below feels like it belongs to the past Though the 4.7-inch LCD display on the iPhone SE (2020) is very good, it certainly doesn’t match the incredible contrast levels of modern OLED displays Because of the low maximum brightness, it is fairly difficult to see the screen on a bright sunny day The new Night Mode is missing from the iPhone SE (2020) Though, the iPhone SE (2020) supports 18W fast charging, the fast charger isn't included in the box and you only get a 5W brick, which is even slower than the 10W charger you get from the basic Android phone at Rs 7000 However, if you want the latest and the greatest for the price, the iPhone SE (2020) isn't for you - if you want an iPhone at a similar price, the last year's iPhone XR is still a great phone with better display, even better camera and battery life - and the Android world has a lot of options too, the new OnePlus 8 offers a great display, multiple cameras and great battery life	The materials used don't look or feel particularly premium The performance isn't the best for the price - there are plenty of similarly priced handsets offering newer chipsets, more RAM, and a variety of storage options, like the OnePlus Nord However, if you want more from your phone, there are better options available that offer better design, performance, battery and fast charging, like the OnePlus Nord
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