Between the iPhone SE (3rd gen) and Find X8, the iPhone SE (3rd gen) comes out ahead in weight, while the Find X8 wins on wireless charging and front camera. Overall, the iPhone SE (3rd gen) scores 40.7 and the Find X8 scores 70.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Find X8 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 30.2 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the iPhone SE (3rd gen) if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight.
Pick the Find X8 if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. Its strongest claims are wireless charging, front camera, main camera, among others.
Both ship with comparable 5g support, optical image stabilization, promised os updates, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Find X8 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Apple - iPhone SE (3rd gen) wins
- ▲Weight — 49.00 g less. 144 vs 193.
Why Oppo - Find X8 wins
- ▲Wireless charging — 566.67% more. 50 W vs 7.5 W.
- ▲Front camera — 357.14% more. 32 MP vs 7 MP.
- ▲Main camera — 316.67% more. 50 MP vs 12 MP.
- ▲Wired charging — 300.00% more. 80 W vs 20 W.
- ▲AnTuTu — 230.77% more. 2580000 vs 780000.
- ▲RAM — 200.00% more. 12 GB vs 4 GB.
- ▲Battery capacity — 178.99% more. 5630 mAh vs 2018 mAh.
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Apple - iPhone SE (3rd gen) | Oppo - Find X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 144 glead | 193 g |
| Thickness | 7.3 mmlead | 7.85 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP67 | IP68lead |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Apple - iPhone SE (3rd gen) | Oppo - Find X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 4.7 " | 6.59 "lead |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 326 ppi | 460 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 60 Hz | 120 Hzlead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 625 nits | 4500 nitslead |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Apple - iPhone SE (3rd gen) | Oppo - Find X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 12 MP | 50 MPlead |
| Front camera | 7 MP | 32 MPlead |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Apple - iPhone SE (3rd gen) | Oppo - Find X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 2018 mAh | 5630 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 20 W | 80 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 7.5 W | 50 Wlead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple - iPhone SE (3rd gen) | Oppo - Find X8 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Apple - iPhone SE (3rd gen) | Oppo - Find X8 |
|---|---|---|
| OS | iOSlead | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 5 years | 5 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, iPhone SE (3rd gen) or Find X8?+
Find X8 has 179.0% more battery — 2018 mAh vs 5630 mAh.
Which is lighter, iPhone SE (3rd gen) or Find X8?+
iPhone SE (3rd gen) is 49g lighter — 144g vs 193g.
Is iPhone SE (3rd gen) waterproof?+
iPhone SE (3rd gen) has an IP67 rating.
Does Find X8 support 5G?+
Yes, Find X8 supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, iPhone SE (3rd gen) or Find X8?+
Find X8 offers 12GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, iPhone SE (3rd gen) or Find X8?+
Find X8 has a 50 MP main camera vs 12 MP.
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