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Apple iPhone SE 3 vs Apple iPhone 8

The latest flagship phones from Apple iPhone SE 3 vs Apple iPhone 8 have just been released. They both offer a lot of great features. These include a powerful processor, high-quality cameras, and lots of storage space. And while they each offer their own unique features, there are also some key differences between them. We’ll go over all the details to help you decide which phone is right for you.

Looking at the price of the iPhone SE 3 compared to the iPhone 8 the price of the Apple iPhone SE 3 in India starts at Rs 45,990 and the price of the Apple iPhone 8 in India starts at Rs 53,490.

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Apple iPhone SE 3 vs Apple iPhone 8: Review Summary

When comparing iPhone SE 3 with the iPhone 8, the iPhone SE 3 has a 4.7-inch screen size, screen resolution of 1080×2340 pixels, and IPS LCD screen type. The iPhone 8 has a 4.7-inch, 750×1334 pixels diagonal display. When we think of these smartphones, the iPhone SE 3 is a mid-range phone. Again, the iPhone 8 gadget comes with an affordable price tag in the market. A gadget for the iPhone 8 model that gives everything you need in one decent package. It has a top notch camera, great plans, and great performance.

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Apple iPhone SE 3 vs Apple iPhone 8: Processor and Storage

If you look at the iPhone SE 3 processor and operating system compared to the iPhone 8, the iPhone SE 3 runs on the Apple A15 Bionic chipset and has the iOS v14 operating system. On the other hand, the iPhone 8 comes with the Apple A11 Bionic chipset and the iOS v11 operating system. In view of storage iPhone SE 3 vs. iPhone 8, iPhone SE 3 has a 3GB 64GB variant. On the other hand, the iPhone 8 is available in two variants which are 2GB 256GB, 2GB 64GB. Both of these phones don’t support expandable memory.

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Apple iPhone SE 3 vs Apple iPhone 8: Camera

Comparing the iPhone SE 3 vs the iPhone 8 rear camera, Both models have a single camera setup having a 12-megapixel primary camera.

Enumerating the quality of the iPhone SE 3 vs. iPhone 8 front cameras, iPhone SE 3 model comes with a 12MP primary camera with Panorama features whereas the iPhone 8 model comes with a 7MP primary camera with HDR highlights.

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Apple iPhone SE 3 vs Apple iPhone 8: Battery

If you compare the iPhone SE 3 with the battery capacity of the iPhone 8, the iPhone SE 3 is powered by a large 2821 mAh Li-ion battery, which has fast charging. On the other hand, the iPhone 8 comes with a 1821 mAh Li-ion battery with 15W charger type. Both models don’t support USB Type-C.

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Conclusion

Looking at iPhone SE 3 vs the iPhone 8, both the smartphones are best selling flagship smartphones and make it difficult to choose as both have a considerably good advantage over each other. But comparing the display, body, camera, and performance of these phones, the iPhone 8 is better than the iPhone SE 3 with an affordable price tag.

Key Feature Comparison

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At a Glance

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Hexa Core (3.23 GHz, Dual core, Avalanche + 1.82 GHz, Quad core, Blizzard)

Apple A15 Bionic, Apple GPU (four-core graphics)

Hexa Core (2.39 GHz, Dual core, Monsoon + 1.42 GHz, Quad core, Mistral)

Apple A11 Bionic, Apple GPU (three-core graphics)

2821 mAh

Li-ion, Fast

1821 mAh

Li-ion, Fast

11.94 cm (4.7 inch)

548 ppi, FHD

11.94 cm (4.7 inch)

326 ppi

Single, 12MP

Single, 12MP

3840x2160 @ 60 fps, 1920x1080 @ 240 fps, 1280x720 @ 30 fps

5G

Dual SIM, GSM+GSM

4G

Single SIM, GSM

Detailed Specs

Screen Size

11.94 cm (4.7 inch)
11.94 cm (4.7 inch)

Screen Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Screen Resolution

1080 x 2340 pixels
750 x 1334 pixels

Pixel Density

548 ppi
326 ppi

Screen Protection

Yes
Yes

Screen Design

Bezel-less
-

Screen Quality

FHD
-

Aspect Ratio

-
16:09

Screen to Body Ratio

-
65.23%

Peak Brightness

-
625 nits

Phone Variants

3GB 64GB
2GB 128GB, 2GB 256GB, 2GB 64GB

Expandable Storage

No
No

RAM Type

-
LPDDR4X

Storage Type

-
NVMe

Sensors

Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope
Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope

Operating System

iOS v14
iOS v11

GPU

Apple GPU (four-core graphics)
Apple GPU (three-core graphics)

Chipset

Apple A15 Bionic
Apple A11 Bionic

CPU

Hexa Core (3.23 GHz, Dual core, Avalanche + 1.82 GHz, Quad core, Blizzard)
Hexa Core (2.39 GHz, Dual core, Monsoon + 1.42 GHz, Quad core, Mistral)

Clock Speed

3.23 GHz
2.39 GHz

Architecture

64 bit
64 bit

Process Technology

5 nm
10 nm

Battery Capacity

2821 mAh
1821 mAh

Battery Removable

No
No

Battery Type

Li-ion
Li-ion

Charger Type

Fast
Fast

Fast Charging

Yes
Yes

Wireless Charging

Yes
Yes

USB Type-C

-
No

Charging Time

-
50 % in 30 minutes

Announced On

Not Available
5-Sep-17

Market Status

Rumoured
Available

Brand

Apple
Apple

Price Status

Expected
Confirmed

Price

Rs. 45,990
Rs. 39,900

Model Number

-
MQ6M2HN/A

GPS

Yes A-GPS, Glonass
Yes A-GPS, Glonass

NFC

Yes
Yes

Network Support

5G
4G

Bluetooth

Yes
Yes

3.5mm Audio Jack

No
No

SIM Size

SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM1: Nano

Wi-Fi

Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n
Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11, a/ac/b/g/n/n 5GHz, MIMO

Bluetooth Type

v5.1
v5.0

Audio Jack

Lightning
Lightning

SIM Slot(s)

Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
Single SIM, GSM

eSIM

Yes
No

Wi-Fi Features

Mobile Hotspot
Mobile Hotspot

VoLTE

Yes
Yes

SIM 1 Bands

5G Bands: FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N7 / N8 / N20 / N28, TDD N38 / N40 / N41 / N77 / N78, 4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 3500(band 42), FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(b...
4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39), FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 13) / 700(band 17) /...

SIM 2 Bands

5G Bands: FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N7 / N8 / N20 / N28, TDD N38 / N40 / N41 / N77 / N78, 4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 3500(band 42), FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(b...
-

Audio Features

-
Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus

FM Radio

-
No

Front Camera Features

Retina Flash
Face detection, HDR, panorama

Front Camera Setup

Single, 12MP
Single, 7MP

Front Camera 1 Resolution

12 MP
7 MP

Front Camera 1 Type

Primary Camera
f/2.2 Primary Camera

Front Video Recording

-
1920x1080 @ 30 fps

Front Sensor

-
BSI Sensor

Front Aperture

-
f/2.2

Front Flash

-
Yes, Retina Flash

Weight

148 grams
148 grams

Colors

Black, White, Red
Gold, Red, Silver, Space Grey

Build

-
Case: Aluminium, Back: Gorilla Glass

Dimensions

-
138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm

SAR Value

-
Head: 1.19 W/kg, Body: 1.17 W/kg

Rear Flash

Yes, LED Flash
Yes, Quad LED True Tone Flash

Rear Camera Features

Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus
5 x Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Simultaneous HD video and image recording, Touch to focus

Rear Camera Setup

Single, 12MP
Single, 12MP

Rear Camera 1 Resolution

12 MP
12 MP

Rear Camera 1 Type

Primary Camera
f/1.8 (upto 5x Digital Zoom), Wide Angle Primary Camera

Rear Camera 2 Resolution

12 MP
-

Rear Camera 2 Type

Wide Angle, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
-

OIS

-
Yes

Rear Video Recording

-
3840x2160 @ 60 fps, 1920x1080 @ 240 fps, 1280x720 @ 30 fps

Rear Camera 1 Lens

-
28 mm focal length

Rear Sensor

-
Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)

Rear Aperture

-
f/1.8

Fingerprint Scanner

-
Yes
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