Which one is best for you?
iPhone SE still has good specs for an older model, including the same 12-megapixel camera that featured in iPhone 6s. The more recent Galaxy S9, not surprisingly, has a few more up-to-date features, including a dual aperture camera that adapts to light levels to give better results.
If you like a pocket-sized phone, iPhone SE may be a good choice, but if you want to explore the world of Augmented Reality or unlock your phone with a glance, the more recent Galaxy S9 might be the one for you.
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Apple
iPhone SE
Get a great value iPhone for a fraction of the cost of most other models – it’s got loads of great features paired with impressive, fast performance
A small but mighty companion – its 4.7-inch Retina HD screen fits neatly into your hand or pocket
Watch up to 13 hours of video on a single charge
Advanced camera system powered by an A13 Bionic processor and 4K video
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Samsung
Galaxy S9
Capture all the action and stretch time with Super Slow-mo video mode – then loop and add music to create awesome GIFs
Take superb pictures even in super low light with a lens that adapts like the human eye
Create and personalise your own animated emoji, and use it to share stories with friends
Use Intelligent Scan to unlock your phone securely with ease – even in low light
| Name | iPhone SE | Galaxy S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Image |
Buy the iPhone SE |
Buy the Galaxy S9 |
| Display | 4.7 inches (diagonal) | 5.8 inch Infinity Display |
| Size and weight |
Height: 138.4mm Width: 67.3mm Depth: 7.3mm Weight: 148g |
Height: 147.7 mm Width: 68.7 mm Depth: 8.5 mm Weight: 163 grams |
| Rear camera | 12-megapixel Wide camera | 12 MP + 12 MP |
| Front camera | 7 MP | 8 MP |
| Video recording | 4K video recording at 24, 30 or 60 frames per second | 4K video recording at 30 fps or 60fps |
| Processor | A13 Bionic Chip with third generation Neural Engine |
Octa-core Exynos 9810 |
| Battery | 1821mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Storage |
64GB 128GB 256GB |
64 GB |
| Splash, water and dust resistant | Yes - IP67 | Yes |
| Buy now | Buy the iPhone SE | Buy the Galaxy S9 |