Apple iPhone SE
Huawei P30 Pro
SCORE:
70
SCORE:
83
Highlights
- 4.0" 640 x 1136 IPS LCD screen
- 1 rear camera
- 12MP f/2.2 main camera
- 1624 mAh Non-removable Li-Po battery
Highlights
- 6.47" 1080 x 2340 (FHD+) OLED screen
- 4 rear cameras
- 40MP f/1.6 main camera
- HDR display
- 4200 mAh Non-removable Li-Po battery
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Overview
Here we are comparing Apple iPhone SE to Huawei P30 Pro to reveal their common strengths and weaknesses as well as the differences between them.
We have evaluated the smartphones from available features and specifications. Huawei P30 Pro gets higher overall score in our ranking system which is based on network, connectivity, memory, display specifications, video, audio and other features.
Apple iPhone SE
Huawei P30 Pro
Advantage of Apple iPhone SE
This section shows the features and specifications which are the reason to choose Apple iPhone SE over Huawei P30 Pro.
| Apple iPhone SE | vs | Huawei P30 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lighter | 3.99 oz (113 g) | vs | 6.77 oz (192 g) |
| Thinner | 4.87" x 2.31" x 0.30" 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm |
vs | 6.22" x 2.88" x 0.33" 158 x 73.4 x 8.4 mm |
| Accelerometer | vs | ||
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | vs |
Advantage of Huawei P30 Pro
This section shows the features and specifications which are the reason to choose Huawei P30 Pro over Apple iPhone SE.
| Apple iPhone SE | vs | Huawei P30 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of SIM | Single SIM | vs | Single SIM Hybrid Dual SIM |
| Screen Type | IPS LCD | vs | OLED |
| Higher Screen Resolution | 640 x 1136 | vs | 1080 x 2340 (FHD+) |
| Higher Screen Pixel Density | 326ppi | vs | 398ppi |
| Higher Screen To Body Ratio | 60.8% | vs | 88.6% |
| HDR display | vs | ||
| More RAM | 2GB | vs | 8GB |
| More Internal Storage | 16GB | vs | 128GB |
| Memory Card Slot | vs | shared with SIM | |
| More Rear Cameras | Wide | vs | Leica Quad Camera: Wide + UltraWide + Telephoto + 3D Depth Sensing |
| Higher Main Camera Resolution | 12MP | vs | 40MP |
| Wider Main Camera Aperture | f/2.2 | vs | f/1.6 |
| Wider Main Camera | 29mm | vs | 27mm |
| Larger Sensor on Main Camera | 1/3" | vs | 1/1.7" |
| Ultra-Wide Angle Camera | vs | Resolution: 20MP Focal Length: 16mm Aperture: f/2.2 Sensor Size: 1/2.7% Phase-Detection Autofocus |
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| Telephoto Camera | vs | Resolution: 8MP Focal Length: 125mm Aperture: f/3.4 Sensor Size: 1/4.0% Detection Autofocus Optical Image Stabilisation |
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| Higher Front Camera Resolution | 1.2MP | vs | 32MP |
| Wider Front Camera Aperture | f/2.4 | vs | f/2.0 |
| Rear Depth Camera | vs | 3D Depth Sensing | |
| Higher Front Camera Video Recording Resolution/FPS | 720p at 30fps | vs | 1080p at 30fps |
| HDR10 playback | vs | ||
| A-GPS | vs | ||
| GALILEO | vs | ||
| BDS | vs | ||
| QZSS | vs | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 | vs | USB 3.1 |
| Infrared | vs | ||
| Bluetooth version | v4.2 | vs | v5.0 |
| CPU Type | Dual-core | vs | Octa-core |
| CPU Speed | 1.8 GHz | vs | 2.6 GHz, 1.9 GHz, 1.8 GHz |
| Gravity Sensor | vs | ||
| Compass | vs | ||
| Hall Effect | vs | ||
| Color Temperature | vs | ||
| Dolby Atmos | vs | ||
| Audio Specifications | 16-bit/44.1kHz audio | vs | 32-bit/384kHz audio |
| Higher Battery Capacity | 1624 mAh (typical) | vs | 4200 mAh (typical) |
| Fast Wired Charging | vs | ||
| Wireless Charging | vs | compatible with Qi | |
| Longer Internet Usage Time LTE | Up to 13 hours | vs | Up to 14 hours |
| Longer Internet Usage Time Wi-Fi | Up to 13 hours | vs | Up to 14 hours |
Common Strengths and Weaknesses
Here we list common strengths and weaknesses of both smartphones.
PROS |
|---|
| 👍 4G Bands |
| 👍 Main Camera Optical Image Stabilisation |
| 👍 Front Selfie Camera |
| 👍 Rear Flash |
| 👍 Rear Camera HDR |
| 👍 Rear Camera Panorama |
| 👍 Rear Camera Face Detection |
| 👍 Front Camera HDR |
| 👍 GPS |
| 👍 Wi-Fi Direct |
| 👍 NFC |
| 👍 Gyroscope |
| 👍 Proximity sensor |
| 👍 Fingerprint Sensor |
| 👍 Loudspeaker Configuration |
CONS |
|---|
| 👎 No 5G Bands |
| 👎 No ANT+ |
| 👎 No FM radio |
| 👎 No Barometer |
Side by Side Comparison
And in the end we display side by side all the specifications which are present for both models.
Note: The following table shows only those details which are applicable for both models and excludes the ones that are applicable for only one model. If you want to see a full list of specs for each model please visit their individual pages here - Apple iPhone SE and here - Huawei P30 Pro.
| BASICS | Apple iPhone SE | vs | Huawei P30 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | vs | Huawei |
| Model | iPhone SE | vs | P30 Pro |
| Version | 2GB/16GB | vs | 8GB/128GB |
| Version2 | A1662 | vs | VOG-L29 |
| Country | USA | vs | UK |
| Colors | Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold | vs | Misty Lavender, Mystic Blue, Breathing Crystal, Aurora, Amber Sunrise, Black |
| Annouce date | 2016, March 21 | vs | 2019, March 26 |
| Release Date | 2016, March 31 | vs | 2019, March 26 |
| BODY | Apple iPhone SE | vs | Huawei P30 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame | vs | Glass front (Aluminosilicate glass), glass back (Aluminosilicate glass), aluminum frame |
| Weight | 3.99 oz (113 g) | vs | 6.77 oz (192 g) |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 4.87" x 2.31" x 0.30" 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm | vs | 6.22" x 2.88" x 0.33" 158 x 73.4 x 8.4 mm |
| NETWORK | Apple iPhone SE | vs | Huawei P30 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of SIM | Single SIM | vs | Single SIM Hybrid Dual SIM |
| SIM Size | Nano-SIM | vs | Nano-SIM |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE | vs | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 CDMA 2000 | vs | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700 (AWS), 1900, 2100 CDMA 2000 | vs | SIM 1: HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700 (AWS), 1900, 2100 TD-SCDMA 1700, 2100 SIM 2: HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700 (AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | FDD LTE: Bands 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 8 / 12 / 13 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 25 / 26 / 29 | vs | SIM 1: FDD LTE: Bands 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 12 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 26 / 28 / 32 TDD LTE: Bands 34 / 38 / 39 / 40 SIM 2: FDD LTE: Bands 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 12 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 26 / 28 TDD LTE: Bands 34 / 38 / 39 / 40 |
| 5G Bands | vs |
| SCREEN | Apple iPhone SE | vs | Huawei P30 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| ScreenSize | 4.0"/101.6 mm (full rectangle) | vs | 6.47"/164.3 mm (full rectangle) |
| Screen Type | IPS LCD | vs | OLED |
| Screen Resolution | 640 x 1136 | vs | 1080 x 2340 (FHD+) |
| Screen Pixel Density | 326ppi | vs | 398ppi |
| Screen Aspect Ratio | 16∶9 | vs | 19.5∶9 |
| Screen To Body Ratio | 60.8% | vs | 88.6% |
| HDR display | vs |
| MEMORY | Apple iPhone SE | vs | Huawei P30 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAM | 2GB | vs | 8GB |
| Internal Storage | 16GB | vs | 128GB |
| Storage Type | NVMe | vs | UFS 2.1 |
| Memory Card Slot | vs | shared with SIM | |
| Card Type | vs | NM SD Card |
| CAMERA | Apple iPhone SE | vs | Huawei P30 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Cameras | Wide | vs | Leica Quad Camera: Wide + UltraWide + Telephoto + 3D Depth Sensing |
| Main Wide-Angle Camera | Resolution: 12MP Aperture: f/2.2 Focal Length: 29mm Pixel Size: 1.22μm Sensor Size: 1/3%Phase-Detection Autofocus Optical Image Stabilization | vs | Resolution: 40MP Focal Length: 27mm Aperture: f/1.6 Sensor Size: 1/1.7% Phase-Detection Autofocus Optical Image Stabilisation |
| Ultra-Wide Angle Camera | vs | Resolution: 20MP Focal Length: 16mm Aperture: f/2.2 Sensor Size: 1/2.7% Phase-Detection Autofocus | |
| Telephoto Camera | vs | Resolution: 8MP Focal Length: 125mm Aperture: f/3.4 Sensor Size: 1/4.0% Detection Autofocus Optical Image Stabilisation | |
| Second Telephoto Camera | vs | ||
| Front Cameras | FaceTime HD Camera | vs | Wide |
| Front Selfie Camera | Resolution: 1.2MP Aperture: f/2.4 Focal Length: 31mm | vs | Resolution: 32MP Aperture: f/2.0 Focal Length 26mm Sensor Size: 1/2.8% Pixel Size: 0.8μm |
| Front UltraWide Camera | vs | ||
| Rear Depth Camera | vs | 3D Depth Sensing | |
| Front Depth Camera | vs | ||
| Macro Camera | vs | ||
| Rear Flash | True Tone flash | vs | with dual-LED dual tone flash |
| FEATURES | Apple iPhone SE | vs | Huawei P30 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Video Playing Format | HEVC, H.264, MPEG-4 Part 2, Motion JPEG | vs | 3GP, MP4 |
| Front Camera Video Recording Resolution/FPS | 720p at 30fps | vs | 1080p at 30fps |
| Rear Camera Video Recording Resolution/FPS | 4K UHD at 30fps 1080p at 30fps 1080p at 60fps 720p at 30fps | vs | 4K UHD at 30fps 1080p at 30fps 1080p at 60fps 720p at 960fps |
| Front Camera HDR Video Recording | vs | ||
| Rear Camera HDR Video Recording | vs | ||
| Rear Camera HDR | vs | ||
| Rear Camera Panorama | vs | ||
| Rear Camera Face Detection | vs | ||
| Front Camera HDR | vs | ||
| HDR10 playback | vs | ||
| Dolby Vision playback | vs | ||
| Hyperscale 1080p Video Support | vs |
| LOCATION | Apple iPhone SE | vs | Huawei P30 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPS | vs | ||
| A-GPS | vs | ||
| GALILEO | vs | ||
| GLONASS | vs | ||
| BDS | vs | ||
| QZSS | vs | ||
| NavIC | vs | ||
| LTEPP | vs |
| CONNECTIVITY | Apple iPhone SE | vs | Huawei P30 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB | USB 2.0 | vs | USB 3.1 |
| USB Interface | Lightning | vs | Type-C |
| Infrared | vs | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | vs | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Direct | vs | ||
| Bluetooth version | v4.2 | vs | v5.0 |
| NFC | (Only Apple Pay) | vs | |
| ANT+ | vs | ||
| FM radio | vs |
| PLATFORM | Apple iPhone SE | vs | Huawei P30 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| OS | iOS 9.3.2, upgradable to iOS 14.2 | vs | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10 |
| Chipset | Apple A9 | vs | Kirin 980 |
| CPU Type | Dual-core | vs | Octa-core |
| CPU Speed | 1.8 GHz | vs | 2.6 GHz, 1.9 GHz, 1.8 GHz |
| GPU | PowerVR GT7600 | vs | Mali-G76 MP10 |
| SENSORS | Apple iPhone SE | vs | Huawei P30 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gyroscope | vs | ||
| Accelerometer | vs | ||
| Proximity sensor | vs | ||
| Barometer | vs | ||
| Ambient light sensor | vs | ||
| Face Recognition | vs | ||
| LiDAR Scanner | vs | ||
| Gravity Sensor | vs | ||
| SAR | vs | ||
| Compass | vs | ||
| Hall Effect | vs | ||
| Camera laser focusing | vs | ||
| Color Temperature | vs | ||
| Gesture | vs | ||
| Color Spectrum | vs | ||
| Distance Sensor | vs | ||
| IR Blaster | vs | ||
| IR remote control | vs | ||
| HR Sensor | vs | ||
| Iris Sensor | vs | ||
| Fingerprint Sensor | vs | ||
| Infrared Thermometry | vs | ||
| Hearing Aid Compatibility | vs |
| AUDIO | Apple iPhone SE | vs | Huawei P30 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loudspeaker Configuration | Mono | vs | Mono |
| Audio Playing Format | AAC-LC, HE-AAC, HE-AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Losseless, FLAC, AC-3, E-AC-3, Audible (2, 3, 4, AAX, AAX+) | vs | MP3, MP4, 3GP, OOG, AMR, AAC, FLAC, WAV, MIDI |
| Dolby Atmos | vs | ||
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | vs | ||
| Audio Specifications | 16-bit/44.1kHz audio | vs | 32-bit/384kHz audio |
| BATTERY | Apple iPhone SE | vs | Huawei P30 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Non-removable Li-Po | vs | Non-removable Li-Po |
| Battery Capacity | 1624 mAh (typical) | vs | 4200 mAh (typical) |
| Fast Wired Charging | vs | ||
| Wireless Charging | vs | compatible with Qi | |
| Talk Time | Up to 14 hours (3G) | vs | Up to 27 hours (3G) |
| Internet Usage Time LTE | Up to 13 hours | vs | Up to 14 hours |
| Internet Usage Time Wi-Fi | Up to 13 hours | vs | Up to 14 hours |
