iPhone 14 Pro Max vs iPhone SE (2020)
53.6Performance34.4
57.6Display21.6
47.7Camera31.9
54Battery21.3
89.3Features73.3
14 spec wins — iPhone 14 Pro Max2 spec wins — iPhone SE (2020)
InnoReviews verdict
iPhone 14 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 56.9 to 32.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+36) and battery (+33). 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 14 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 34
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 22
- Stronger camera score: 48 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 21
- Stronger features score: 89 vs 73
Reasons to pick the iPhone SE (2020)
- 38% lower weight: 148 g vs 240 g
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $1,099
Display
| Spec | iPhone 14 Pro Max | iPhone SE (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″+43% | 4.7 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1334x750 |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi+41% | 326 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+220% | 625 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 88.3 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | iPhone 14 Pro Max | iPhone SE (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic | Apple A13 Bionic |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,230,000+37%Top 35% | 900,000Top 56% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,540+90%Top 14% | 1,340Top 56% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,400+88%Top 23% | 3,400Top 57% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB+100% | 3 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB/1TB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | NVMe | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | iPhone 14 Pro Max | iPhone SE (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP+300% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.78 | 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 14 Pro Max | iPhone SE (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,323 mAh+137% | 1,821 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27 W+50% | 18 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W+100% | 8 W |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | — |
Design
| Spec | iPhone 14 Pro Max | iPhone SE (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 240 g | 148 g+38% |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.3 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Stainless steel | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | iPhone 14 Pro Max | iPhone SE (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Lightning | Lightning |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | iPhone 14 Pro Max | iPhone SE (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | iOS 16 | iOS 13 |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | iPhone 14 Pro Max | iPhone SE (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |