Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone SE (2022)
Our Verdict: If you've got the iPhone 11 Pro Max, the iPhone SE (2022) is 2011 years of updates on from it. Only the SE (2022) is a 5G phone; the 11 Pro Max maxes out at 4G, and there's more battery in the 11 Pro Max, 3969mAh to 2018mAh, which usually means longer between charges. The 11 Pro Max has the stronger screen, bigger at 6.5" against 4.7" and sharper at 456 PPI, and storage goes higher on the 11 Pro Max, up to 512GB against 256GB. If you're on the 11 Pro Max, the SE (2022) is a real step up, but only worth it if the changes above matter to you.
If you'd rather pay up front, the SE (2022) is the cheaper buy at £90 SIM-free.
17 reviews 3.9
10 reviews
Prices updated 27 July 2026
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
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Apple iPhone SE (2022)
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| Expert Rating | 4.6 17 reviews |
3.9 10 reviews |
| Screen | 6.5" | 4.7" |
| Display | Super Retina XDR OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1242 x 2688 | 1334 x 750 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 456 | 326 |
| Rear Camera | 12 Megapixels | 12 Megapixels |
| Front Camera | 12 Megapixels | 7 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) | Apple A15 Bionic |
| Battery | 3,969 mAh | 2,018 mAh |
| Storage | 64GB, 256GB, 512GB | 64GB, 128GB, 256GB |
| OS | Apple iOS | Apple iOS |
| SIM Type | Nano SIM | nano-SIM and e- SIM |
| Connectivity | Up to 4G | Up to 5G |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 with A2DP, LE | 5.0 with A2DP, LE |
| Dimensions | 158 x 77.8 x 8.1 mm | 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm |
| Weight | 226 grams | 144 grams |
| Water Resistance | IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes | IP67 - Dust and water resistant |
| Contracts | - |
£8.99/mo
£69.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £169.00 | £90.00 |
| Prices updated 27 July 2026 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or Apple iPhone SE (2022)?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max has the bigger screen at 6.5" compared to the Apple iPhone SE (2022)'s 4.7", the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max has the sharper display at 456 pixels per inch versus 326, and the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max uses a Super Retina XDR OLED panel while the Apple iPhone SE (2022) has a IPS LCD.
Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or Apple iPhone SE (2022)?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone SE (2022) has a 12 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.
Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or Apple iPhone SE (2022)?
The Apple iPhone SE (2022) is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £90.00.
What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max and Apple iPhone SE (2022)?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max is available in 64GB, 256GB, 512GB, while the Apple iPhone SE (2022) comes in 64GB, 128GB, 256GB.
What processors do the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max and Apple iPhone SE (2022) use?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max is powered by the Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+), while the Apple iPhone SE (2022) uses the Apple A15 Bionic.
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or Apple iPhone SE (2022)?
The Apple iPhone SE (2022) is the more portable of the two: it's 82g lighter at 144 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm, and is slimmer at 7.3mm thick.
Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max or Apple iPhone SE (2022)?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes, while the Apple iPhone SE (2022) is rated IP67 - Dust and water resistant.
What operating system do the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max and Apple iPhone SE (2022) run?
Both phones run Apple iOS.