iPhone 13 Pro Max vs iPhone SE (2020)
49.5Performance34.4
50.7Display21.6
39Camera31.9
41.4Battery21.3
89.3Features73.3
13 spec wins — iPhone 13 Pro Max2 spec wins — iPhone SE (2020)
InnoReviews verdict
iPhone 13 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 50 to 32.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+29) and battery (+20). 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 13 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 50 vs 34
- Stronger display score: 51 vs 22
- Stronger camera score: 39 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 41 vs 21
- Stronger features score: 89 vs 73
Reasons to pick the iPhone SE (2020)
- 38% lower weight: 148 g vs 238 g
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $1,099
Display
| Spec | iPhone 13 Pro Max | iPhone SE (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″+43% | 4.7 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2778x1284 | 1334x750 |
| Pixel density | 458 ppi+40% | 326 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+92% | 625 nits |
Performance
| Spec | iPhone 13 Pro Max | iPhone SE (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A13 Bionic |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,150,000+28%Top 37% | 900,000Top 56% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,320+73%Top 15% | 1,340Top 56% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,650+66%Top 26% | 3,400Top 57% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB+100% | 3 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | NVMe | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | iPhone 13 Pro Max | iPhone SE (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | — |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP+71% | 7 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | iPhone 13 Pro Max | iPhone SE (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,352 mAh+139% | 1,821 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27 W+50% | 18 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W+100% | 8 W |
Design
| Spec | iPhone 13 Pro Max | iPhone SE (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 238 g | 148 g+38% |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm | 7.3 mm+5% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Stainless steel | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | iPhone 13 Pro Max | iPhone SE (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Lightning | Lightning |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | iPhone 13 Pro Max | iPhone SE (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | iOS 15 | iOS 13 |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | iPhone 13 Pro Max | iPhone SE (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |