We are comparing two of Apple’s iPhones – the iPhone XR and the iPhone SE (2022). In fairness, these phones were released about four years apart, and it should be easy to tell which is the better of them. But things are not always that straightforward, and since you are reading this, chances are that you are interested in the outcome of our comparison.
In this Apple iPhone XR vs Apple iPhone SE 2022 comparison, which phone does better? Let’s kick things off with the comparison table:
| Apple iPhone XR | Apple iPhone SE 2022 |
| 6.1 inches, 828×1792 pixels, IPS LCD | 4.7 inches, 750×1334 pixels, IPS LCD |
| iOS 12 | iOS 15.4 |
| Apple 12 Bionic | Apple A15 Bionic |
| 3 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| 64 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB storage | 64 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB storage |
| 12 MP rear camera | 12 MP rear camera |
| 7 MP selfie camera | 7 MP selfie camera |
| 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| NO fingerprint scanner | Fingerprint scanner in Home button |
| 2942 mAh, non-removable battery | 2018 mAh, non-removable battery |
| 15W fast charging | 20W fast charging |
| Difficult to find new ones in the market now | From $360 |
Apple iPhone XR vs Apple iPhone SE 2022: the comparison
Let’s look at the features and specs where each of the two phones is better than the other.
Where Apple iPhone XR has the edge
- Has a bigger screen size
- Has thinner bezels
- Has a larger battery capacity and longer battery life
Where Apple iPhone SE (2022) has the edge
- It is compact and handier to use
- Fingerprint support
- Has 5G support
- Better processor and performance
- Has more RAM
- Better camera quality
- Faster battery charging
- Wi-Fi 6 support
Apple iPhone XR vs Apple iPhone SE 2022: Verdict
The iPhone SE 2022 is unarguably the more powerful and more capable of these two phones. It packs the same power as the iPhone 13 series and the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus. It also supports both 5G and WiFi 6, and so is more up-to-date in terms of wireless communications. In addition, it is very compact and handy. However, you might prefer the iPhone XR for its design and bigger display. Perhaps even for the better battery life.
At the end of the day, the choice is yours. Having seen what they each have to offer, which will be your choice if you were shopping for an iPhone?
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