In depth comparison and review of Honor 20 Lite and Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation). Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Honor 20 Lite | Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | HRY-LX1 | A2296 | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 154.8 mm | 138.4 mm | Honor 20 Lite has greater height than Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation). |
Width | 73.64 mm | 67.3 mm | Honor 20 Lite has greater width than Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation). |
Depth | 7.95 mm | 7.3 mm | Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) is narrower than Honor 20 Lite. |
Weight | 164 g | 148 g | Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) is lighter than Honor 20 Lite. |
Body Colour | Phantom blue | Midnight black | White | Black | Red | |
Body Material | - | Aluminium, glass | |
Protection | - | Dustproof, water-resistant, splash-resistant | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) is waterproof. |
IP rating | - | IEC 60529 IP67 | |
Repairability Index | - | 6 (out of 10) | |
SAR Value | 0.61 W/kg (head), 1.07 W/kg (body) | 0.99 W/kg (body), 0.98 W/kg (head) | |
Connector Type | Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
Lightning | |
SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM |
DISPLAY | Honor 20 Lite | Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) |
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Display Type | LCD display | LCD display | |
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Display Technology | LTPS TFT | Retina HD display with IPS technology | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.21" | 4.7" | Honor 20 Lite has larger screen size than Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation). |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2340 x 1080 pixels | 1334 x 750 pixels | Honor 20 Lite has better screen resolution than Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation). |
Display Format | Full HD+ | - | |
Pixel Density | 415 ppi | 326 ppi | Honor 20 Lite has better pixel density than Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation). |
Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | - | |
Max Brightness | - | 625 cd/m² | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
Contrast Ratio | - | 1400:1 | |
Display Enhancement Technology | - | Dolby Vision | |
Display Features | Dewdrop Notch Display | Display Zoom, Reachability (screen shifting), True Tone display, Wide colour display (P3), Dark mode, Haptic touch | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | - | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating |
PROCESSOR | Honor 20 Lite | Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Hisilicon Kirin 710F | Apple A13 Bionic | |
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Clock Speed | 2.2 GHz | - | |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | - | |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
MEMORY | Honor 20 Lite | Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) |
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RAM | 4 GB | - | |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 128 GB | 64 GB | Honor 20 Lite has more internal memory than Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation). |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | - |
CAMERA | Honor 20 Lite | Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 3 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 24 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Honor 20 Lite has better camera resolution than Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation). |
Lens Type | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.8 | F/1.8 | Both phones have the same camera lens aperture. |
Lens Construction | - | 6-element | |
Field of View (FoV) | 120 degree(s) | - | |
Pixel Size | 1.8 μm | - | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) has optical stabilisation. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Digital Zoom | - | 5x | |
Special Effects | HDR | Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High‑Key Mono | |
HDR Mode | - | Smart HDR | |
Camera Modes | Panorama, Time-lapse mode, Pro mode | Burst mode, Panorama, Live Photos, Timelapse video, Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting, wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos | |
Light Source | LED light | True Tone LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 24 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), AI scene and object detection, AI Beautify, Honor AIS | Sapphire crystal lens cover, Cinematic video stabilisation, Focus Pixels, Cinematic video stabilisation, Playback zoom, geotagging, Stereo Recording, Continuous autofocus video, 8MP still photos recording 4K video, Time‑lapse video with stabilisation, Slow Sync, Advanced red-eye correction, Optical image stabilization for video, Extended dynamic range for video, HEIF image capture, Digital zoom up to 3x for video, QuickTake video |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 8 Megapixel | - | |
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Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Ultra wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.4 | - |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | 2 Megapixel | - | |
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Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | F/2.4 | - |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 32 Megapixel | 7 Megapixel | Honor 20 Lite has better front camera resolution than Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation). |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.2 | Honor 20 Lite has better front lens aperture than Honor 20 Lite. |
Focus Adjustment | Focus free | - | |
Special Effects (Front) | Light & Shadow Effect | Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High‑Key Mono | |
HDR Mode (Front) | - | Auto HDR mode | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Acne removal, Face Slimming, Oily Glare Removal, Eye Enlargement, Eye Brightening, Teeth Whitening, Smart Skin Smooth | Burst mode, Live Photos, Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting, wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos | |
Light Source (Front) | - | Retina Flash | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1280 x 720 (720p), 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Front) | Skin tone adjustment | Auto image stabilisation, Cinematic video stabilisation, QuickTake video |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Honor 20 Lite | Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3400 mAh | - | |
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Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
Run Time Details | - | Playback (audio): up to 40 hrs Playback (video): up to 13 hrs Playback (streamed video): up to 8 hrs |
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Battery Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
CELLULAR | Honor 20 Lite | Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 9.0 Pie | iOS 13 | |
User Interface | EMUI 9.0.1 | - | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri | |
Payment Technology | - | Apple Pay | |
Navigation | GPS | GPS, GLONASS |
COMMUNICATIONS | Honor 20 Lite | Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, VoLTE, FDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, DC-HSDPA, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, VoWiFi, LAA | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8 | - | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | - | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 11, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 21, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 32, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 42, Band 46, Band 48, Band 66 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 1500, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1500 upper, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 3500, TDD 5150, TDD 3600, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11ax | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
NFC | - | Yes | Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Honor 20 Lite | Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, MP3, FLAC, OGG, MP4, MID, 3GP | Audible, MP3, FLAC, Apple Lossless, AC-3, AAC-LC, LPCM, HE-AAC, Audible AAX, Audible AAX+, protected AAC, EAC3, HE-AAC v2 | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MPEG-4, 3GP | M-JPEG, H.264, HEVC, MPEG-4 Part 2 | |
Sound Enhancements | - | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Digital sound | |
Video Enhancements | - | HDR10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
FEATURES | Honor 20 Lite | Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gravity sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, barometer | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader | |
Additional Phone Features | Face Unlock, MIMO technology, Neural Engine | FaceTime, AirPrint wireless printing, iCloud Photo Sharing, AirDrop function, MIMO technology, Wi-Fi Calling, iBeacon microlocation, CarPlay function, QuickType keyboard, HomeKit, Apple TV support (2nd or later), Fast Charging, AirPlay Mirroring, Third‑generation Neural Engine, Audio Sharing |
OTHERS | Honor 20 Lite | Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, clear case | Lightning to USB-C cable | |
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Compliant Standards | TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification | IEC 60529 IP67, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1 m | |
Max Operating Temperature | 55 °C | 35 °C | |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | 0 °C | |
Humidity Range Operating | 95% | 5 - 95% (non-condensing) |