| Name | Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone SE 2 |
|---|---|---|
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| MSRP | $799 | $399 |
| Released | Sep 2021 | April 2020 |
| Availability | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Check price: | Amazon | Amazon |
| Operating system | ||
| Operating system (OS) | iOS 15 | iOS 13 |
| Latest OS update? | iOS 18.2.1 | iOS 18.2.1 |
| Display specifications | ||
| Display type | OLED | IPS LCD |
| Display size (inch) | 6.1″ | 4.7″ |
| Resolution (H×W) | 2532×1170 | 1334×750 |
| Aspect ratio (H:W) | 19.5:9 | 16:9 |
| Pixel density (PPI) | 460 PPI | 326 PPI |
| HDR support (types) | Dolby Vision, HDR10 | ❌ |
| Refresh rate (max) | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Hardware | ||
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A13 Bionic |
| GPU | Apple GPU, 4 cores | Apple GPU, 4 cores |
| CPU cores | 6-core | 6-core |
| CPU clock speed (max) | 3.23 GHz | 2.65 GHz |
| RAM options (GB) | 4 GB | 3 GB |
| Memory options (GB) | 128 | 256 | 512 | 64 | 128 | 256 |
| Memory card slot? (microSD) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Main camera layout | ||
| Primary (wide) | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | ❌ |
| Telephoto | ❌ | ❌ |
| Optical zoom | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other cameras (macro/depth) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Main camera features | ||
| Photo HDR? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Video HDR? | ✔ | ✔ |
| 8K video? | ❌ | ❌ |
| 4K video? | 24/30/60 fps | 24/30/60 fps |
| 1080p video? | 30/60/120/240 fps | 30/60/120/240 fps |
| Other resolutions? | 720p@30 fps | 720p@30 fps |
| Selfie-camera layout | ||
| Primary | 12 MP wide | 7 MP wide |
| Secondary | SL 3D | ❌ |
| Selfie-camera features | ||
| Face recognition? | Face ID | ❌ |
| Selfie photo HDR? | ✔ | ✔ |
| 4K selfie video? | 24/25/30/60 fps | ❌ |
| 1080p selfie video? | 25/30/60/120 fps | 25/30 fps |
| Other resolutions? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Connectivity | ||
| SIM type? (physical) | Nano | Nano |
| Dual SIM? (card slots) | ✔ | ❌ |
| eSIM? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Cellular networks | 5G | 4G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| NFC? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Charging & data port | Lightning | Lightning |
| Battery, power & charging | ||
| Battery capacity (3.7V) | 3240 mAh | 1821 mAh |
| Wired charging speed? | 20 W | 18 W |
| Wireless charging? | 15 Watt | 7.5 Watt |
| Reverse wireless charging? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 (stereo) | 2.0 (stereo) |
| 3.5 mm AUX out port? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Build & materials | ||
| IP-Code | IP68 | IP67 |
| Screen material | Ceramic Shield glass | Ion-strengthened glass |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Back material | Glass | Glass |
| Layout & design | ||
| Selfie camera placement? | Notch | Above screen |
| Fingerprint sensor? | ❌ | ✔ |
| Special design features? | Ring/silent switch | Home button with touch ID, Ring/silent switch |
| Color options: | Starlight, Midnight, Blue, Pink, Red, Green | Black, White, Red |
| Size & weight | ||
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 14.67×7.15×0.77 | 13.84×6.73×0.73 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 5.78×2.81×0.30 | 5.45×2.65×0.29 |
| Weight (gram): | 174 | 148 |
| Weight (oz): | 6.14 | 5.22 |
| In the box | ||
| Cables? | USB-C to Lightning | USB-A to Lightning |
| Charger? | ❌ | USB-A |
| Adapters? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other | SIM tool, Apple sticker | Earbuds, SIM tool, Apple stickers |
| More info | ||
| Model numbers | A2633, A2482, A2631, A2634, A2635, iphone14,5 | A2275, A2296, A2298, iPhone12,8 |
| User guide / manual | User Guide | User Guide |
| Official site link: | Apple.com | Apple.com |
| Check price & reviews | ||
| See price and reviews: | Amazon | Amazon |
iPhone 13 vs iPhone SE 2020 (SE 2)
Key differences
The Apple iPhone 13 costs $400 more ($799 vs $399), is newer (Sep 2021 vs April 2020), has a larger display (6.1″ vs 4.7″), has a sharper display (460 PPI vs 326 PPI), has more RAM (4 GB vs 3 GB), has more storage (up to 512 GB vs up to 256 GB), has a larger battery (3240 mAh vs 1821 mAh) and charges faster (20 W vs 18 W).
The Apple iPhone SE 2 is lighter (148 g vs 174 g). Only on the Apple iPhone 13: HDR support (Dolby Vision, HDR10), ultrawide (12 MP), face recognition (Face ID), 4K selfie video (24/25/30/60 fps) and Dual SIM.
Only on the Apple iPhone SE 2: fingerprint sensor. Other differences: operating system (iOS 15 vs iOS 13), display type (OLED vs IPS LCD), chipset (Apple A15 Bionic vs Apple A13 Bionic) and water resistance (IP68 vs IP67). Both have 60 Hz refresh rates.














