Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation) vs Tecno Camon 30 Pro
The Verdict
Apple iPhone SE (3rd gen) and Tecno Camon 30 Pro target different user priorities. The iPhone SE excels with its A15 Bionic chip, delivering exceptional performance in a compact 138.4 x 67.3mm form factor at 144g. Its Retina IPS LCD display measures 4.7 inches with 625 nits brightness, while the 12MP main camera with optical stabilization handles 4K@60fps video. Battery capacity sits at 2018mAh with 20W wired charging. Conversely, the Camon 30 Pro emphasizes screen real estate and computational photography. Its 6.78-inch AMOLED screen reaches 1300 nits brightness with a 120Hz refresh rate, paired with a massive 5000mAh battery and 70W wired charging. The 50MP Sony IMX890 sensor with f/1.9 aperture and OIS captures superior low-light images, while 12GB RAM versus 4GB gives it multitasking advantages. The Tecno costs $80 less and offers vastly more screen, battery life, and camera versatility. However, Apple's iOS ecosystem and A15 performance still dominate for demanding apps and gaming. Choose the iPhone SE if you prefer portability and premium optimization; select the Camon 30 Pro if you want maximum display, battery endurance, and photographic capability at a lower price.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation) if…
- →Most affordable iPhone with 5G
- →Powerful A15 Bionic chip
- →Compact and lightweight design
Buy the Tecno Camon 30 Pro if…
- →Sony IMX890 main sensor punches above its weight for the price
- →50MP front camera is excellent for selfie enthusiasts
- →70W fast charging is generous in the budget segment
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation)
Pros
- Most affordable iPhone with 5G
- Powerful A15 Bionic chip
- Compact and lightweight design
- Touch ID home button
- Long iOS software support
Cons
- Dated design with thick bezels
- Single rear camera
- Small 4.7-inch LCD display
- Lightning port instead of USB-C
- Modest battery life
Tecno Camon 30 Pro
Pros
- Sony IMX890 main sensor punches above its weight for the price
- 50MP front camera is excellent for selfie enthusiasts
- 70W fast charging is generous in the budget segment
- Thin and lightweight design at 7.9 mm and 190 g
- 12 GB RAM handles multitasking smoothly
Cons
- No real ultrawide camera — the 2MP depth sensor is useless
- HiOS software is heavily skinned with bloatware
- IP64 splash resistance is minimal protection
- Limited brand presence means fewer accessories and service centers
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation) | Tecno Camon 30 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 15 | Android 14 (HiOS 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 144 g | 190 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame | Plastic frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP64 |
| Dimensions | 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm | 162.9 x 74.9 x 7.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP, f/1.9, OIS (Sony IMX890) |
| Front camera | 7 MP | 50 MP, f/2.0, autofocus |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | — | 2 MP, f/2.4, depth sensor |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2018 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 70W wired |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 4.7 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | Retina IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1334 x 750 | 2436 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 625 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Mali-G610 MC6 |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
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