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iPhone SE (2020) vs iPhone XS Max

iPhone SE (2020)
32.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
iPhone XS Max

Apple

iPhone XS Max

$1,099

33.9Inno Score
34.4Performance30
21.6Display29.7
31.9Camera35.3
21.3Battery23
73.3Features73.3
6 spec wins — iPhone SE (2020)4 spec wins — iPhone XS Max

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: iPhone SE (2020) scores 32.6 against 33.9 for iPhone XS Max. Pick by the categories that matter to you — iPhone XS Max edges ahead in display and camera, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the iPhone SE (2020)

  • Stronger performance score: 34 vs 30
  • 29% lower weight: 148 g vs 208 g
  • 25% higher AnTuTu 10: 900,000 vs 720,000
  • 22% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,340 vs 1,100
  • 21% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,400 vs 2,800
  • Lower launch price: $399 vs $1,099

Reasons to pick the iPhone XS Max

  • Stronger display score: 30 vs 22
  • Stronger camera score: 35 vs 32
  • 74% higher capacity: 3,174 mAh vs 1,821 mAh
  • 40% higher Pixel density: 458 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • 38% higher Screen size: 6.5 ″ vs 4.7 ″

Display

Display comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus iPhone XS Max
SpeciPhone SE (2020)iPhone XS Max
Screen size4.7 ″6.5 ″+38%
Panel typeIPS LCDOLED
Resolution1334x7502688x1242
Pixel density326 ppi458 ppi+40%
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness625 nits625 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus iPhone XS Max
SpeciPhone SE (2020)iPhone XS Max
ChipsetApple A13 BionicApple A12 Bionic
AnTuTu 10900,000+25%Top 56%720,000Top 68%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340+22%Top 56%1,100Top 63%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,400+21%Top 57%2,800Top 67%
RAM (max)3 GB4 GB+33%
Storage options64GB / 128GB / 256GB64GB / 256GB / 512GB
Storage typeNVMeNVMe

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus iPhone XS Max
SpeciPhone SE (2020)iPhone XS Max
Main camera12 MP12 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Telephoto—12 MP
Optical zoom—2 x
Max video4K@60fps4K@60fps
Front camera7 MP7 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus iPhone XS Max
SpeciPhone SE (2020)iPhone XS Max
Capacity1,821 mAh3,174 mAh+74%
Wired charging18 W+20%15 W
Wireless charging8 W8 W

Design

Design comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus iPhone XS Max
SpeciPhone SE (2020)iPhone XS Max
Weight148 g+29%208 g
Thickness7.3 mm+5%7.7 mm
IP ratingIP67IP68
Frame materialAluminumStainless steel

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus iPhone XS Max
SpeciPhone SE (2020)iPhone XS Max
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.0
NFCYesYes
USBLightningLightning
eSIMYesYes

Software

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

Audio

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

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