Apple iPhone SE vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.
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Key differences
Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.
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Display technology
OLED versus LCD
- iPhone SE:
- LCD
- Mi 9 Explorer:
- OLED
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Weight
iPhone SE: 60 g lighter
- iPhone SE:
- 113 g
- Mi 9 Explorer:
- 173 g
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Width
iPhone SE: 16.1 mm narrower
- iPhone SE:
- 58.6 mm
- Mi 9 Explorer:
- 74.7 mm
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Screen diagonal
iPhone SE: 2.39 in smaller diagonal
- iPhone SE:
- 4 in
- Mi 9 Explorer:
- 6.39 in
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Chipset
- iPhone SE:
- Apple A9 (14 nm)
- Mi 9 Explorer:
- Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
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Rear camera layout
- iPhone SE:
- Single
- Mi 9 Explorer:
- Triple
Physical size
Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.
1. iPhone SE
- Height:
- 123.8 mm
- Width:
- 58.6 mm
- Depth:
- 7.6 mm
2. Mi 9 Explorer
- Height:
- 157.5 mm +33.7 mm versus iPhone SE
- Width:
- 74.7 mm +16.1 mm versus iPhone SE
- Depth:
- 7.6 mm
Weight
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Screen size
Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.
1. iPhone SE
- Screen diagonal:
- 4 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 44.1 cm²
2. Mi 9 Explorer
- Screen diagonal:
- 6.39 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 19.5:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 100.2 cm²
Mi 9 Explorer has approximately 127.2% more rectangular screen area than iPhone SE.
Memory variants
Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.
| Storage | iPhone SE | Mi 9 Explorer |
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| 16 GB | 2 GB RAM | Unknown |
| 32 GB | 2 GB RAM | Unknown |
| 64 GB | 2 GB RAM | Unknown |
| 128 GB | 2 GB RAM | Unknown |
Mi 9 Explorer: Original memory entry
256 GB · 8/12 GB RAM
Practical features
Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.
1. iPhone SE
- NFC:
- See details Yes (Apple Pay only)
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- No
2. Mi 9 Explorer
- NFC:
- Yes
- Headphone jack:
- No
- Memory card support:
- No
Battery capacity
Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
Recorded battery capacity
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Specifications
Open a section for more detail. On narrow screens, swipe sideways or use Left/Right arrow keys while the table is focused. Unknown means missing data, not No. Recorded zero values are shown as recorded.
1. iPhone SE2. Mi 9 Explorer
Everyday essentials
| Specification | iPhone SE | Mi 9 Explorer |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded. |
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| Memory card support |
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| Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
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| Chipset |
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| NFC |
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| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | iPhone SE | Mi 9 Explorer |
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| Touchscreen |
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| Screen area |
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| PPI /points per inch/ |
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| Screen protection | Unknown |
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Camera and Video
| Specification | iPhone SE | Mi 9 Explorer |
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| Rear camera, main |
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| Functions |
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| Video |
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| Front camera, selfie |
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| Specifications |
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Performance
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
| Specification | iPhone SE | Mi 9 Explorer |
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| Processor CPU |
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| Graphics processor GPU |
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| Antutu 7 score * |
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Unknown |
| Antutu 8 score * |
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Unknown |
General specs
| Specification | iPhone SE | Mi 9 Explorer |
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| Release date |
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| Colors |
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| Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. |
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| Battery life |
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Unknown |
| Body build |
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Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone SE | Mi 9 Explorer |
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| SIM card |
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| Network |
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| Speed |
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| GPRS |
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| Edge |
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| Wi-Fi |
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| GPS |
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| USB |
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| Bluetooth |
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| Harmful irradiation |
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Unknown |
Music and Audio
| Specification | iPhone SE | Mi 9 Explorer |
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| Radio |
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| Others |
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Other features
| Specification | iPhone SE | Mi 9 Explorer |
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| Dop |
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