For years most of our attention has been focused on flagship handsets from companies like Apple, Google and Samsung. But since last year’s release of the excellent Pixel 3a, midrange devices have gotten a lot more interesting. Today Google finally announced the Pixel 4a, which cuts a few corners but still delivers fast performance and even a flagship-level camera for the low price of $350. But it isn’t your only choice if you want a great phone in the midrange. We lined up the Pixel 4a’s specs against those of the iPhone SE and Samsung’s Galaxy A51 to see how these devices measure up under the hood. (We didn’t include the OnePlus Nord since it’s not available on the US.) If you want the full scoop on the Pixel 4a, though, be sure to check out our full review.

	Pixel 4a	Galaxy A51	iPhone SE (2020)
Pricing	$349	$350	$399 / $449 / $549
Dimensions	144 x 69.4 x 8.2 mm (5.7 x 2.7 x 0.3 inches)	158.5 x 73.6 x 7.9 mm (6.24 x 2.89 x 0.31 inches)	138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm (5.45 x 2.65 x 0.29 inches)
Weight	143g (5.04 ounces)	172g (6.07 ounces)	148g (5.22 ounces)
Screen size	5.81 inches (147.6 mm)	6.5 inches (165.1 mm)	4.7 inches (119.38 mm)
Screen resolution	2340 x 1080 (443 ppi)	2400 x 1,080 (405 ppi)	1,334 x 750 (326 ppi)
Screen type	FHD+ OLED	FHD+ Super AMOLED	Retina HD LCD
Battery	3,140 mAh	4,000 mAh	1,821 mAh
Internal storage	128GB	128 GB	64 / 128 / 256 GB
External storage	None	None	None
Rear camera(s)	12.2MP, f/1.7	Quad camera: Wide: 48 MP, f/2.0 Ultrawide: 12 MP, f/2.2 Macro: 5 MP, f/2.4 DoF: 5 MP, f/2.2	12MP, f/1.8
Front camera(s)	8 MP, f/2.0	32 MP, f/2.2	7MP, f/2.2
Video capture	1080p at 30 fps	4K at 120 fps	4K at 60 fps
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G	Samsung Exynos 9611	Apple A13 Bionic
CPU	2.2 GHz octa-core	2.3 GHz octa-core	2.65 GHz hexa-core
GPU	Adreno 618	Mali-G72 MP3	unnamed quad-core
RAM	6 GB	4 GB	4 GB
WiFi	Dual band, 802.11ac	Dual band, 802.11ac	Dual band, 802.11ax
Bluetooth	v5.1	v5.0	v5.0
NFC	Yes	Yes	Yes
Operating system	Android 10	Android 10	iOS 13
Other features	USB-C, 3.5mm headphone jack	USB-C, 3.5mm headphone jack	IP67 certified, Lightning connector, Qi wireless charging

Flagship phones have risen in price dramatically in the past few years, forcing buyers on a budget to make a lot of compromises when it came to power and performance. However, some manufacturers have risen to the challenge, finding ways to deliver flagship specs at a lower price point. Today Apple unveiled a new iPhone SE in that vein. It’s got the same processor as its more expensive siblings, making it a very attractive option, but there are plenty of Android handsets also worth a look. We’ve lined up some of the better mid-range devices out there, including the Pixel 3a — mostly because we haven’t gotten a good look at the Pixel 4a just yet. For a deeper dive into the new iPhone, come back in a few weeks for our full review.

	iPhone SE (2020)	Pixel 3a	Galaxy A51	Moto G Stylus
Pricing	$399 / $449 / $549	$299	$350	$300
Dimensions	138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm (5.45 x 2.65 x 0.29 inches)	151.3 x 70.1 x 8.2 mm (6.0 x 2.8 x 0.3 inches)	158.5 x 73.6 x 7.9 mm (6.24 x 2.89 x 0.31 inches)	158.55 x 75.8 x 9.2 mm (6.24 x 2.98 x 0.36 inches)
Weight	148g (5.22 ounces)	147g (5.19 ounces)	172g (6.07 ounces)	192g (6.77 ounces)
Screen size	4.7 inches (119.38 mm)	5.6 inches (142.2mm)	6.5 inches (165.1mm)	6.4 inches (162.56mm)
Screen resolution	1,334 x 750 (356 ppi)	2,220 x 1,080 (441 ppi)	2400 x 1,080 (405 ppi)	2,300 x 1,080 (399 ppi)
Screen type	Retina HD LCD	FHD+ gOLED	FHD+ Super AMOLED	IPS LCD
Battery	Up to 13 hours of video playback	3,000 mAh	4,000 mAh	4,000 mAh
Internal storage	64 / 128 / 256 GB	64 GB	128 GB	128 GB
External storage	None	None	None	microSD
Rear camera(s)	12MP, f/1.8	12.2MP, f/1.8	Quad camera: Wide: 48 MP, f/2.0 Ultrawide: 12 MP, f/2.2 Macro: 5 MP, f/2.4 DoF: 5 MP, f/2.2	Three cameras: Wide: 48 MP, f/1.7 Ultrawide: 16 MP, f/2.2 Macro: 2 MP, f/2.2
Front camera(s)	7MP, f/2.2	8MP, f/2.0	32 MP, f/2.2	16 MP, f/2.0
Video capture	4K at 60 fps	4K at 30 fps	4K at 120 fps	4K at 30 fps
SoC	Apple A13 Bionic	Qualcomm Snapdragon 670	Samsung Exynos 9611	Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
CPU	2.65 GHz hexa-core	2.0 GHz octa-core	2.3 GHz octa-core	2.0 GHz octa-core
GPU	unnamed quad-core	Adreno 615	Mali-G72 MP3	Adreno 610
RAM	4 GB	4 GB	4 GB	4 GB
WiFi	Dual band, 802.11ax	Dual band, 802.11ac	Dual band, 802.11ac	Dual band, 802.11ac
Bluetooth	v5.0	v5.0	v5.0	v5.0
NFC	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Operating system	iOS 13	Android 9.0	Android 10	Android 10
Other features	Lightning connector, IP67 certified	USB-C, 3.5mm headphone jack	USB-C, 3.5mm headphone jack	USB-C, 3.5mm headphone jack, stylus

The next generation of consoles is coming, with plenty of emphasis on how much power these things have — the better to render modern graphics. Last week we got a look at what’s inside Microsoft’s Xbox Series X, and today we’re finally seeing what’s under the hood with the PlayStation 5. As usual, we’ve lined up their specs for a side-by-side comparison, though for a final verdict we’d wait to see what games each system has lined up and Engadget’s full review when both systems launch later this year.

It’s been yet another Pixel phone launch preceded by a ton of leaks, but we’re still glad to see the official unveiling of Google’s latest flagship. This 5.7-inch device may only have two rear cameras, but the software’s been refined even further to include better Night Sight and HDR+. That’s to be expected in the wake of more intense competition on the camera front from Samsung and Apple. To see exactly how this specs battle is shaking out, check out the table below, and stay tuned for our full review of the Pixel 4 later this month.

The new flagship iPhone is here, and Apple’s added the word “Pro” to its name — the first time Apple’s used that word for a handset. And no wonder: The camera on the iPhone 11 Pro is a triple camera setup that takes nine images with each press of the shutter and uses a neural engine to assemble the best picture possible. It’ll need to deliver in order to keep pace with rival flagships like the Pixel 3 (or next month’s Pixel 4) and the Galaxy S10 or Note 10. Where else does it shine? And where does it fall behind? Check out our table below for the essential specs, and join us later this month for our full review.