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iPhone 12 Pro Max vs iPhone SE (2020)

WINNER
A
42.3Inno Score
VS
iPhone SE (2020)
32.6Inno Score
43.9Performance34.4
32.4Display21.6
38Camera31.9
30.7Battery21.3
89.3Features73.3
12 spec wins — iPhone 12 Pro Max2 spec wins — iPhone SE (2020)

InnoReviews verdict

iPhone 12 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 42.3 to 32.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+16) and display (+11). iPhone SE (2020) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the iPhone 12 Pro Max

  • Stronger performance score: 44 vs 34
  • Stronger display score: 32 vs 22
  • Stronger camera score: 38 vs 32
  • Stronger battery score: 31 vs 21
  • Stronger features score: 89 vs 73

Reasons to pick the iPhone SE (2020)

  • 35% lower weight: 148 g vs 228 g
  • Lower launch price: $399 vs $1,099

Display

Display comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus iPhone SE (2020)
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxiPhone SE (2020)
Screen size6.7 ″+43%4.7 ″
Panel typeOLEDIPS LCD
Resolution2778x12841334x750
Pixel density458 ppi+40%326 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits+92%625 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus iPhone SE (2020)
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxiPhone SE (2020)
ChipsetApple A14 BionicApple A13 Bionic
AnTuTu 10950,000+6%Top 51%900,000Top 56%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,080+55%Top 28%1,340Top 56%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,900+44%Top 35%3,400Top 57%
RAM (max)6 GB+100%3 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB / 512GB64GB / 128GB / 256GB
Storage typeNVMeNVMe

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus iPhone SE (2020)
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxiPhone SE (2020)
Main camera12 MP12 MP
Main aperturef/1.6f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP—
Telephoto12 MP—
Optical zoom2.5 x—
Max video4K@60fps4K@60fps
Front camera12 MP+71%7 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus iPhone SE (2020)
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxiPhone SE (2020)
Capacity3,687 mAh+102%1,821 mAh
Wired charging20 W+11%18 W
Wireless charging15 W+100%8 W

Design

Design comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus iPhone SE (2020)
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxiPhone SE (2020)
Weight228 g148 g+35%
Thickness7.4 mm7.3 mm+1%
IP ratingIP68IP67
Frame materialStainless steelAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus iPhone SE (2020)
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxiPhone SE (2020)
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.05.0
NFCYesYes
USBLightningLightning
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus iPhone SE (2020)
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxiPhone SE (2020)
OS at launchiOS 14iOS 13
OS update pledge6 years6 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus iPhone SE (2020)
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxiPhone SE (2020)
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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