iPhone SE vs iPhone XR: Compare Specs & Prices

By Rob Webber - Last updated on January 16th, 2023

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iPhone SE (2nd Gen)

22 user reviews

iPhone XR

7 user reviews

Pros

Compact and lightweight
Water-resistant
Amazing A13 chip performance
Affordable price
Touch ID

Pros

Great photos and videos
Face ID
Wireless charging
Best iPhone battery life
Excellent performance with A12 Chip

Cons

Battery capacity
Night mode is missed
Only a 5W charger

Cons

Display is not great
Lower res screen
No 3D touch
No dual lens

iPhone SE (2nd Gen) vs iPhone XR: Reviews

Apple iPhone XR

Retailer: Back Market

Storage: 64GB

Network

Condition: REFURBISHED

Price: $244
MSRP: $749

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The Apple iPhone XR has 64GB storage capacity. It includes a 6.1 inches screen and 12 MP camera. This refurbished iPhone XR is available from Back Market with T-Mobile, Verizon & AT&T network coverage and prices starting from $244.

iPhone SE (2nd Gen) vs iPhone XR: Display

	iPhone SE (2nd Gen)	iPhone XR
Screen size	4.7 inches	6.1 inches
Display	Retina HD	Liquid Retina HD
Screen resolution	1334x750 pixels	1792x828 pixels

iPhone SE (2nd Gen) vs iPhone XR: Cameras

	iPhone SE (2nd Gen)	iPhone XR
Cameras	Single	Single
Back camera	12 MP	12 MP
Camera type	Wide	Wide
Front camera	7 MP	7 MP
Optical zoom
Night mode

iPhone SE (2nd Gen) vs iPhone XR: Performance

	iPhone SE (2nd Gen)	iPhone XR
Processor	A13 Bionic	Apple A12 Bionic
RAM	3GB	3GB
Storage sizes	64GB, 128GB, 256GB	64GB, 256GB, 512GB

iPhone SE (2nd Gen) vs iPhone XR: Cellular

	iPhone SE (2nd Gen)	iPhone XR
5G
eSIM
VoLTE
WiFi calling

iPhone SE (2nd Gen) vs iPhone XR: Design

	iPhone SE (2nd Gen)	iPhone XR
Dimensions	5.45 x 2.65 x 0.29 inches	5.94 x 2.98 x 0.33 inches
Weight	5.22 ounces	6.84 ounces
Screen protection
Water resistant	IP67	IP67

iPhone SE (2nd Gen) vs iPhone XR: Battery Life

	iPhone SE (2nd Gen)	iPhone XR
Battery life (video playback)	13 hours	16 hours
Wireless charging

iPhone SE (2nd Gen) vs iPhone XR: Multimedia

	iPhone SE (2nd Gen)	iPhone XR
HDR Screen
Video resolution	4K, FHD, HD	4K, HD

iPhone SE (2nd Gen) vs iPhone XR: Specs

	iPhone SE (2nd Gen)	iPhone XR
GPS
Operating System	iOS 13	iOS 12
Secure Authentication	Touch ID	Face ID
Voice Commands
Release Date	April 24, 2020	October 26, 2018
User Manual		Apple iPhone XR User Manual

Rob Webber

Rob has 15+ years experience in the US and UK running price comparison sites for cell phone plans, smartphone deals, TV, and internet. He loves thinking outside of the box to build tools that empower consumers to make more informed decisions.