Apple iPhone SE vs LG Nexus 5X vs HTC One (M9) vs Samsung Galaxy Note Edge: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Apple iPhone SE vs LG Nexus 5X vs HTC One (M9) vs Samsung Galaxy Note Edge. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Apple iPhone SEApple iPhone SEGlobal · 2GB · 32GB
LG Nexus 5XLG Nexus 5XGlobal · 2GB · 32GB
HTC One (M9)HTC One (M9)Global · 3GB · 32GB
Samsung Galaxy Note EdgeSamsung Galaxy Note EdgeGlobal · 3GB · 32GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Apple iPhone SE
Apple iPhone SE
Global · 2GB · 32GB
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LG Nexus 5X
LG Nexus 5X
Global · 2GB · 32GB
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HTC One (M9)
HTC One (M9)
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.5 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score 5.6Design & Materials 5.5Design & Materials 5.2Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.2Performance & Hardware 4.7Performance & Hardware 4.7Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 5.5Camera 5.8Camera 5.2Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 6.7 Connectivity 6.9 Connectivity 5.8 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 4.6 Battery 4.6 Battery 4.6 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.3
127 reviews
8.2
117 reviews
8.4
57 reviews
7.9
10 reviews

Technical specifications of the Apple iPhone SE vs LG Nexus 5X vs HTC One (M9) vs Samsung Galaxy Note Edge

Specs where to buy Apple iPhone SE Apple iPhone SE
Global · 2GB · 32GB 		stores to buy LG Nexus 5X LG Nexus 5X
Global · 2GB · 32GB 		HTC One (M9) prices HTC One (M9)
Global · 3GB · 32GB 		stores to buy Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
Global · 3GB · 32GB
Inches 4" 5.2" 5" 5.6"
Resolution HD FHD FHD WQHD+
Usable surface 61% useful 69% useful 68% useful 73% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 8:5
Dimensions 58.6 mm
123.8 mm
7.6 mm 		72.6 mm
147.0 mm
7.9 mm 		69.7 mm
144.6 mm
9.6 mm 		82.4 mm
151.3 mm
8.3 mm
Weight 113 g 136 g 157 g 174 g
Micro A9
Dual-Core 		SnapD. 808
Hexa-Core 		SnapD. 810
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 805
Quad-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 2 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 32 GB 32 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 176.000
v8 		82.659
v7 		104.000
v6 		64.919
v6
Battery 1642 mAh 2700 mAh 2840 mAh 3000 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
iSight Camera (6s)
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX377 Exmor RS
1
20.2 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
T4KA7
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
S5K2P2XX
Selfie Camera SELF 1.2 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 4.1 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 3.9 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS iOS 15 Android 8.0 Oreo Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Brand
Brand Apple LG HTC Samsung
Aliases iPhone Special Edition Google Nexus 5X, LG-H790, H790, LG-H791, H791 -- --

Release Date
Release date March 2016,
8 years ago 		September 2015,
8 years ago 		March 2015,
9 years ago 		September 2014,
9 years ago
State On Sale On Sale On Sale Not available
Market Global Global Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Apple iPhone SE
LG Nexus 5X
HTC One (M9)
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
Apple iPhone SE
LG Nexus 5X
HTC One (M9)
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
Size
58.6 mm • 123.8 mm • 7.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
72.6 mm • 147.0 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
69.7 mm • 144.6 mm • 9.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
82.4 mm • 151.3 mm • 8.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 113 g 136 g 157 g 174 g
Usable surface 61 % 69 % 68 % 73 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Glass Polycarbonate Aluminium alloy Polycarbonate
Resistance - - - -
Colors
Gold

Silver

Gray

Rose-gold
Black

White

Blue
Gold

Silver

Pink

Gray
Black

White

Screen
Diagonal 4" 5.2" 5" 5.6"
Type LCD IPS • Retina HD Display LCD IPS LCD IPS • Super LCD 3 Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 8:5
Resolution HD
640 x 1136 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		WQHD+
1600 x 2560 px
Density 326 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch 441 Pixels per inch 539 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • 800:1 contrast ratio
  • Full sRGB standard
  • Retina HD display
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Oleophobic (lipophobic) coating
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Oleophobic (lipophobic) coating
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.4
7.5
7.7
7.8
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.8
8.0
9.1
8.5
Is it comfortable?
9.0
8.7
8.8
7.5
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.8
7.7
7.4
8.0
Number of reviews
127 reviews
117 reviews
57 reviews
10 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Apple A9 Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 V2.1 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084
CPU 2x Twister 1.85 GHz 2x Cortex-A57 1.80 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz 4x Cortex-A57 1.5 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.55 GHz 4x Krait 450 2.7 GHz
Type Dual-Core Hexa-Core Octa-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 20 nm 20 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes No

Graphics
GPU PowerVR GT7600 6xCores Qualcomm Adreno 418 Qualcomm Adreno 430 Qualcomm Adreno 420

RAM
RAM 2 GB 2 GB 3 GB 3 GB
Type -- -- -- --

Antutu
Score
176.000
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 56% of devices
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82.659
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 45% of devices
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104.000
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 48% of devices
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64.919
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 10% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 32 GB 32 GB 32 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot No No Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the front Yes, in the back No Yes, on the front

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Heart Rate
  • UV light sensor

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others
Notifications LED LED Notifications -- -- --
Cooling system No No No No
Gaming buttons No No No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.2
7.0
9.3
8.8
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.9
8.6
8.8
9.0
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.2
7.8
8.2
8.0
Number of reviews
127 reviews
117 reviews
57 reviews
10 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 12 Mpx 20.2 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Apple iSight Camera (6s) Sony IMX377 Exmor RS Toshiba T4KA7 Samsung S5K2P2XX
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI 2 CMOS ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2
ISO -- -- -- 100 - 2000
Pixel size 1.19 µm 1.55 µm 1.12 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/3.0" 1/2.3" 1/2.4" 1/2.6"

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No No Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		No,
30 fps 		Yes,
60 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • Exposure compensation
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 1.2 Mpx 5 Mpx 4.1 Mpx 3.9 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Type -- -- -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- --
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --
69
Mobile
73
Photo
61
Video
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User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.8
9.0
8.5
9.4
Quality of nighttime photos
6.7
8.0
6.8
7.8
Quality of selfies
6.5
7.8
8.2
7.3
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.0
8.4
8.1
8.6
Number of reviews
127 reviews
117 reviews
57 reviews
10 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B27 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B9 (1800)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B29 (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • CDMA2000 EV-DO REV.A
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • CDMA BC15 (1700/2100 AWS)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Single Sim Single Sim Single Sim
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Unknown
  • Micro SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Wi-Fi
  • Cell ID
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Proprietary
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.970 W/Kg on head
0.990 W/Kg on body 		0.607 W/Kg on head
0.397 W/Kg on body 		-- --
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 1.170 W/Kg on head
1.190 W/Kg on body 		1.250 W/Kg on head
1.280 W/Kg on body 		0.560 W/Kg on head
0.350 W/Kg on body 		--

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • TV-Out
  • UMA
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • Mirrorlink
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • TV-Out
  • ANT+
  • Mirrorlink

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.8
8.6
8.9
8.9
Quality of the GPS
8.7
8.7
8.8
9.3
And the WiFi?
8.6
8.8
8.9
9.2
Number of reviews
127 reviews
117 reviews
57 reviews
10 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
1642 mAh
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2700 mAh
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2840 mAh
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3000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge No No No Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 17%
    Less than half day
  • 26%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 17%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    Two days or more
  • 4%
    Less than half day
  • 41%
    Less than a day
  • 36%
    One day
  • 18%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 19%
    Less than a day
  • 51%
    One day
  • 26%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    Two days or more
  • 20%
    Less than half day
  • 10%
    Less than a day
  • 30%
    One day
  • 40%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
127 reviews
117 reviews
57 reviews
10 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • iPadOS 15
    iOS 15 , 2 years ago
  • Android 8.1 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
Google Services (official) -- Yes Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 24%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 69%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 7%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 60%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 38%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 3%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 7%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 75%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 18%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 10%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 80%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 1%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 38%
    Every six months
  • 54%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 2%
    Once a year
  • 13%
    Every six months
  • 84%
    Every two months or less
  • 14%
    Never
  • 16%
    Once a year
  • 58%
    Every six months
  • 12%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 60%
    Every six months
  • 30%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
127 reviews
117 reviews
57 reviews
10 reviews
Prices
From $ 195 --
From $ 141 --
From $ 171 --
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