Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone SE (2022)
Our Verdict: If you've got the iPhone 13 Pro Max, the iPhone SE (2022) is 2009 years of updates on from it. The 13 Pro Max packs the bigger battery, 4352mAh against 2018mAh, which should mean longer between charges in day-to-day use, and the 13 Pro Max has the stronger screen, bigger at 6.7" against 4.7" and sharper at 457 PPI. The 13 Pro Max goes up to 1TB of storage, where the SE (2022) tops out at 256GB, and the SE (2022) is the lighter phone at 144g against 238g. Coming from the 13 Pro Max, the SE (2022) is a genuine upgrade rather than a token one.
If you'd rather pay up front, the SE (2022) is the cheaper buy at £97 SIM-free.
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| Expert Rating | 4.5 10 reviews |
3.9 10 reviews |
| Screen | 6.7" | 4.7" |
| Display | Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED LCD | IPS LCD |
| 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 A15 Bionic |
| Battery | 4,352 mAh | 2,018 mAh |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 64GB, 128GB, 256GB |
| OS | Apple iOS | Apple iOS |
| SIM Type | Nano SIM | nano-SIM and e- SIM |
| Connectivity | Up to 5G | Up to 5G |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 |
| 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 | 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 | £318.00 | £97.00 |
| Deals | Deals |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Apple iPhone SE (2022)?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Apple iPhone SE (2022)'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 (2022) has a IPS LCD.
Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Apple iPhone SE (2022)?
The Apple iPhone 13 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 13 Pro Max or Apple iPhone SE (2022)?
The Apple iPhone SE (2022) is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £97.00.
What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and Apple iPhone SE (2022)?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, while the Apple iPhone SE (2022) comes in 64GB, 128GB, 256GB.
What processors do the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and Apple iPhone SE (2022) use?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is powered by the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Apple iPhone SE (2022) uses the Apple A15 Bionic.
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Apple iPhone SE (2022)?
The Apple iPhone SE (2022) is the more portable of the two: it's 94g lighter at 144 grams.
Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Apple iPhone SE (2022)?
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 (2022) is rated IP67 - Dust and water resistant.
What operating system do the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and Apple iPhone SE (2022) run?
Both phones run Apple iOS.