DxOMark gives iPhone SE (2020) 101 overall, 84 for selfies

27 June 2020
The iPhone SE gets the same score that the iPhone XR did. Exposure and contrasts are its strengths, but it falls short in zoom, noise, and textures.

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  • 27 Jun 2020

TheAndroidFreak, 27 Jun 2020Google Pixel 3AXL is still best device to buy in this categ... moreGoogle Pixel? Lol maybe in the US.
Other parts of the world, budget flagships from Xiaomi, Realme, Asus, etc. last year wipe the floor with everything in this segment. Zero compromises.

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    • 27 Jun 2020

    Anonymous, 27 Jun 2020oh come on gsmarena , nobody cares DxOMark scores they are ... moreThose performed by ppl that has zero knowledge about photos and ppl can just judge exposure and colours?

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      • 27 Jun 2020

      Anonymous, 27 Jun 2020Just like there is no space on the front for big screen? ... moreBigger screen will not change the space available inside for the other components that are located behind the screen.

      Apple said iphone 7 was single cam because lack of space. It is impossible to put same cam system of 11 pro inside this small body. It already has mini battery (less than 1900mAh).

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        • 27 Jun 2020

        domraym, 27 Jun 2020Anyone can see that it has only one lens. Dunno why anonymo... moreI supposed this person was complaing it has only one rear camera, not pointing out.

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          • 27 Jun 2020

          For the price, this is one of the best buys, period. Great overall, photos have excellent overall balance because of Apple's great computational photography implementation, and you get great support.

          I don't trust DxOMark's ratings. For me, Apple and Google have the best AI for photography, by a mile. Which goes a long way and often does a better job than just stuffing the spec sheet.

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            • 27 Jun 2020

            JDK, 27 Jun 2020And.... The z flip costs $1380. People usually don't wan... moreHe's paid by Samsung to promote their devices.

            While the SE is far from what is called a good device (it's a bad phone), at least compare a phone according to its price point.

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              • 27 Jun 2020

              HuCCI, 27 Jun 2020Android fans calling everyone biased when they see positive... morexr has the same score . You this kind of biased person give us apple fan a bad name .

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                • 27 Jun 2020

                AnonD-762416, 27 Jun 2020I have a Z Flip. It doesn't get much more compact than a p... moreAnd.... The z flip costs $1380.

                People usually don't want to spend that much.

                On the other hand, iPhone SE is like 1/3 the price.

                Also the z flip is like twice the thickness compared to a regular phone(when folded).

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                  • 27 Jun 2020

                  Anonymous, 27 Jun 2020I can't imagine how guys like mkbhd and others recommended ... moreIn U.S. you can buy Samsung or Motorola instead of iPhone. Or you can order a decent Xiaomi phone with better specs.

                    AnonD-762416, 27 Jun 2020mkbhd is suffering from the same RDF as most other gadget b... moreWhich company makes iBuds? Hahaha, people need to think before they talk

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                      • 27 Jun 2020

                      Android fans calling everyone biased when they see positive review about Apple. so every youtuber and every tech site is biased cause talking this device is one of the best if not the best budget smartphone.even gsmarena give best budget phone crown for se if you go in topic and read.

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                        • 27 Jun 2020

                        JDK, 27 Jun 2020You know why? Sometimes, people want a small, compact, c... moreI have a Z Flip.
                        It doesn't get much more compact than a phone folded to half its size.

                        With Android you get the freedom to choose how YOUR device looks and works. You're not herded to buy the most profitable product ONE manufacturer wants to sell.

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                          • 27 Jun 2020

                          ASUS ROG Phone 3, 27 Jun 2020This is in line with the expectations as Android mobiles ru... moreBruh. You know how samsung galaxy s20 ultra scores higher than iPhone 11 pro?

                          DxOmark is an absolute joke.

                          Just look at the differences in actual camera comparisons.

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                            AnonD-762416, 27 Jun 2020mkbhd is suffering from the same RDF as most other gadget b... moreAnd yes, he shouldn't talk about other products too much in a review of one product.

                            Although airpods are nowhere near the standard in terms of audio quality, they are the standard in ease of use.

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                              • 27 Jun 2020

                              AnonD-762416, 27 Jun 2020mkbhd is suffering from the same RDF as most other gadget b... moreYou know why?

                              Sometimes, people want a small, compact, cheap phone with low price. That still has a pretty good camera. And with IOS.

                              And that is a lot more people than you think.

                              Where are all the small android phones these days?

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                                Anonymous, 27 Jun 2020I can't imagine how guys like mkbhd and others recommended ... moremkbhd is suffering from the same RDF as most other gadget bloggers. Their reference point isn't reality, it's Apple. I watched a video by mkbhd about the Galaxy Buds+. A great pair of truly wireless earbuds that checks all the boxes be it design, ergonomics, sound or specs. He sort of agreed with that, but he was (seemingly unintentionally) talking more about iBuds than Galaxy Buds during the whole video.

                                RDF stifles technical evolution, as it fixes the "standard" to what Apple sells.

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                                  • 27 Jun 2020

                                  Professional, 27 Jun 2020You still have yo know how to take the shots too.It isn't e... moreYes, DXO does a VERY good job. Like, taking a shot of a kitchen while the light is pouring in through the window, with one of the previous iPhones, and then covering the window with boxes, for the shot with an other phone. Then compare the two shots and make a conclusion that the iPhone have a better camera. When people pointed out that it's clearly visible in the images that the window is covered, they deleted all the comments which pointed that out.
                                  VERY good job, isn't it?

                                    Anonymous, 27 Jun 2020I can't imagine how guys like mkbhd and others recommended ... moreGoogle Pixel 3AXL is still best device to buy in this category. You can buy Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite as well.

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                                      • 27 Jun 2020

                                      DxOMark is like JD Powers of smartphones; they advertise the phones that pays well to them period.

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                                        • 27 Jun 2020

                                        AnonD-762416, 27 Jun 2020This mediocre device will still be counted as a flagship by... moreI can't imagine how guys like mkbhd and others recommended this phone with terrible battery life and tiny screen as "budget phone to buy" or budget phone done right" or" best budget phone" in 400 dollar category.

                                        But I guess in US, there aren't many companies offering phones at this price.