Quick Verdict
- Choose Apple iPhone SE (2020) if you want the best value for your money.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Performance
47.9
47.9
Camera
40.0
40.0
Battery
40.0
40.0
Gaming
46.3
46.3
Overall
45.4
45.4
Value for Money
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Best Value ★
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Best Value
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
Tie
📷 Camera
Tie
🔋 Battery
Tie
🎮 Gaming
Tie
💰 Value
🏆 Apple iPhone SE (2020)
📱 Display
Screen Size
5.50"
4.70"
Display Type
Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080x1920
750x1334
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
60 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A11 Bionic (10 nm)
Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+)
GPU
Apple GPU (three-core graphics)
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
RAM
3 GB
3 GB
Storage
64 GB
64 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.8, 57mm (telephoto), PDAF, 2x optical zoom
12 MP, f/1.8 (wide), PDAF, OIS
Selfie Camera
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)
7 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec.
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
2691 mAh
1821 mAh
Charging
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min Wireless (Qi)
18W wired, 50% in 30 min 7.5W wireless (Qi)
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✗ No
✗ No
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
Lightning, USB 2.0
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
158.4 x 78.1 x 7.5 mm (6.24 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm (5.45 x 2.65 x 0.29 in)
Weight
202g
148g
Build Material
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Gold, Space Gray, Silver, Red
Black, White, Red
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 11, up to iOS 16.7.12
iOS 13, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Our Verdict
Both phones are very closely matched. Your choice should depend on which features matter most to you — whether it's camera quality, battery life, gaming performance, or value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Pros
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Pros
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 8 Plus or Apple iPhone SE (2020)?
Both phones are very closely matched with similar overall scores.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 8 Plus or Apple iPhone SE (2020)?
Both phones have identical camera scores.
Which has better battery life?
Both phones have similar battery performance.
Which is better for gaming?
Both phones offer similar gaming performance.
Which offers better value for money?
Apple iPhone SE (2020) offers better value at PKR 90,999 with a value score of 2.1.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 8 Plus and Apple iPhone SE (2020)?
Apple iPhone 8 Plus costs PKR 120,999 while Apple iPhone SE (2020) costs PKR 90,999. The price difference is PKR 30,000.
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