Quick Verdict
- Choose Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Apple iPhone SE (2020) if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Performance
64.0 ★
47.9
Camera
70.0 ★
40.0
Battery
86.0 ★
40.0
Gaming
63.0 ★
46.3
Overall
75.2 ★
45.4
Value for Money
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Best Value ★
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
64.0/100
Camera Winner
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
70.0/100
Battery Winner
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
86.0/100
Gaming Winner
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
63.0/100
Overall Winner
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
75.2/100
Best Value
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
📷 Camera
🏆 Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
🔋 Battery
🏆 Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
💰 Value
🏆 Apple iPhone SE (2020)
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.90"
4.70"
Display Type
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits
Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
Resolution
1320x2868
750x1334
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
60 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A20 Pro (2 nm)
Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+)
GPU
Apple GPU (7-core graphics)
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
RAM
12 GB
3 GB
Storage
256 GB
64 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.5-4.0, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS (gen2) 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3
12 MP, f/1.8 (wide), PDAF, OIS
Selfie Camera
18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
7 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec.
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5391 mAh
1821 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 15 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired
18W wired, 50% in 30 min 7.5W wireless (Qi)
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✗ No
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort
Lightning, USB 2.0
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)
Nano-SIM + eSIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm (5.45 x 2.65 x 0.29 in)
Weight
249g
148g
Build Material
Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield)
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy
Black, White, Red
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 27
iOS 13, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Our Verdict
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 75.2/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Battery, Gaming. Apple iPhone SE (2020) puts up a strong fight with a score of 45.4/100. However, Apple iPhone SE (2020) offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
- Premium pricing
- Heavy (249g)
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Pros
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Apple iPhone SE (2020)?
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is the overall winner with a score of 75.2/100, winning in 4 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Apple iPhone SE (2020)?
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max wins in camera with 70.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has better battery with a score of 86.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is better for gaming with a score of 63.0/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Apple iPhone SE (2020) offers better value at PKR 90,999 with a value score of 2.1.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Apple iPhone SE (2020)?
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max costs PKR 605,000 while Apple iPhone SE (2020) costs PKR 90,999. The price difference is PKR 514,001.
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