Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Our Verdict: The iPhone 13 Pro Max and the iPhone SE (2020) are a couple of generations apart, which is enough for a real difference. Only the 13 Pro Max is a 5G phone; the SE (2020) maxes out at 4G, and there's more battery in the 13 Pro Max, 4352mAh to 1821mAh, which should mean longer between charges in day-to-day use. The 13 Pro Max has the stronger screen, bigger at 6.7" against 4.7" and sharper at 457 PPI, and the 13 Pro Max goes up to 1TB of storage, where the SE (2020) tops out at 256GB. If you're on the 13 Pro Max, the SE (2020) is a real step up, but only worth it if the changes above matter to you.
Buying outright, the SE (2020) starts at £63 SIM-free.
10 reviews 4.2
25 reviews
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
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Apple iPhone SE (2020)
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| Expert Rating | 4.5 10 reviews |
4.2 25 reviews |
| Screen | 6.7" | 4.7" |
| Display | Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED LCD | Retina HD display |
| Resolution | 1284 x 2778 | 1334 x 750 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 457 | 326 |
| Rear Camera | 12 Megapixels | 12 Megapixels |
| Front Camera | 12 Megapixels | 7 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) |
| Battery | 4,352 mAh | 1,821 mAh |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 64GB, 128GB, 256GB |
| OS | Apple iOS | Apple iOS |
| SIM Type | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Connectivity | Up to 5G | Up to 4G |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE | 5.0 with A2DP, LE |
| Dimensions | Info unavailable | 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm |
| Weight | 238 grams | 148 grams |
| Water Resistance | IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes | IP67 - Dust and water resistant |
| Contracts | - |
£7.99/mo
£69.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £282.00 | £63.00 |
| Deals | Deals |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Apple iPhone SE (2020)?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Apple iPhone SE (2020)'s 4.7", the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max has the sharper display at 457 pixels per inch versus 326, and the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max uses a Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED LCD panel while the Apple iPhone SE (2020) has a Retina HD display.
Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Apple iPhone SE (2020)?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone SE (2020) 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 13 Pro Max or Apple iPhone SE (2020)?
The Apple iPhone SE (2020) is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £63.00.
What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and Apple iPhone SE (2020)?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, while the Apple iPhone SE (2020) comes in 64GB, 128GB, 256GB.
What processors do the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and Apple iPhone SE (2020) use?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is powered by the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Apple iPhone SE (2020) uses the Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+).
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Apple iPhone SE (2020)?
The Apple iPhone SE (2020) is the more portable of the two: it's 90g lighter at 148 grams.
Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Apple iPhone SE (2020)?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes, while the Apple iPhone SE (2020) is rated IP67 - Dust and water resistant.
What operating system do the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and Apple iPhone SE (2020) run?
Both phones run Apple iOS.