Apple iPhone SE (4th generation) vs Poco X5 Pro
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone SE 4 delivers a premium experience through its Super Retina XDR OLED display (1200 nits brightness), powerful A18 chip with 5-core GPU, and superior build quality (IP68 rating, aluminum construction). Its 48MP camera captures excellent stills, though 60Hz refresh feels dated. Poco X5 Pro counters with a larger 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen, massive 5000mAh battery enabling extended usage, and rapid 67W charging,valuable for budget-conscious users. However, the Snapdragon 778G underperforms versus the A18, and plastic construction feels less premium. Camera specs favor Poco (108MP main), yet real-world output typically favors Apple's computational photography. iOS 18's optimization ensures longevity; MIUI's bloatware detracts. For those prioritizing performance, longevity, and build quality, iPhone SE 4 justifies the premium. Budget shoppers seeking screen real estate and battery life should consider Poco X5 Pro.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone SE (4th generation) if…
- →First SE with an OLED display, a generational leap over prior LCD
- →A18 chip enables Apple Intelligence at the entry price point
- →Face ID replaces Touch ID with modern full-screen front design
Buy the Poco X5 Pro if…
- →108 MP main camera at sub-$300 price
- →67W fast charging
- →120Hz AMOLED display with good colors
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone SE (4th generation)
Pros
- First SE with an OLED display, a generational leap over prior LCD
- A18 chip enables Apple Intelligence at the entry price point
- Face ID replaces Touch ID with modern full-screen front design
- USB-C replaces Lightning for universal compatibility
- Most affordable iPhone with A18 performance
Cons
- No telephoto or ultrawide camera — single rear lens only
- Capped at 60Hz with no ProMotion
- No Dynamic Island; uses standard notch
- No MagSafe support, only standard Qi wireless
- Modest battery life compared to standard iPhone 16
Poco X5 Pro
Pros
- 108 MP main camera at sub-$300 price
- 67W fast charging
- 120Hz AMOLED display with good colors
- 5G connectivity at budget pricing
- NFC included
Cons
- Snapdragon 778G shows its age in heavy tasks
- 8 MP ultrawide is underwhelming
- No wireless charging
- Software support is limited
- Plastic build
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone SE (4th generation) | Poco X5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 18 | Android 12 (MIUI 14 for POCO) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 167 g | 181 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame | Plastic back, aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 138.7 x 67.3 x 7.9 mm | 162.9 x 76.0 x 7.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 108 MP, f/1.9 |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | — | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | ~3279 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 67W wired |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 900 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Adreno 642L |
| Chipset | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
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