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Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone SE (2020)

The Apple iPhone SE (2020) is a upper mid-range phone at Rs. 90,999, while the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max is a flagship device at Rs. 224,999 — a price difference of Rs. 134,000.

  • 5G vs 4G connectivity
  • 3,687mAh vs 1,821mAh battery
  • 60Hz vs 0Hz display
  • 6GB vs 3GB RAM
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Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max

6GB / 128GB
Rs. 224,999
Price in Pakistan
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Apple iPhone SE (2020)

Apple iPhone SE (2020)

3GB / 64GB
Rs. 90,999
Price in Pakistan
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Overall Winner Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max Wins 3 out of 4 categories
Quick Verdict
  • 🎮Choose Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
  • 🔋Choose Apple iPhone 12 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 12 Pro Max if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.

Score Comparison

Based on MobileDaam rating system
Category
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Performance
57.0 ★
47.9
Camera
40.0
40.0
Battery
56.0 ★
40.0
Gaming
51.5 ★
46.3
Overall
57.9 ★
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 Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
57.0
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
47.9
Camera
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
40.0
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
40.0
Battery Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
56.0
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
40.0
Gaming Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
51.5
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
46.3
Overall Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
57.9
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
45.4
Value for Money Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Lower Value
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Best Value
Performance Winner
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
57.0/100
Battery Winner
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
56.0/100
Gaming Winner
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
51.5/100
Overall Winner
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
57.9/100
Best Value
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Better Value for Money

At a Glance

Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
📷 Camera
Tie
🔋 Battery
🏆 Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
💰 Value
🏆 Apple iPhone SE (2020)
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
4.70"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
Resolution
1284x2778
750x1334
Refresh Rate
0 Hz
60 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
RAM
6 GB
3 GB
Storage
128 GB
64 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.9", 1.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 65mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2.5x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
12 MP, f/1.8 (wide), PDAF, OIS
Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
7 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10‑bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps)
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec.
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
3687 mAh
1821 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update
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/6, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
Lightning, USB 2.0
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
· Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Nano-SIM + eSIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4 mm (6.33 x 3.07 x 0.29 in)
138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm (5.45 x 2.65 x 0.29 in)
Weight
228g
148g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue
Black, White, Red
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
iOS 13, upgradable to iOS 26.5

Our Verdict

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 57.9/100 overall. It excels in Performance, 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 12 Pro Max

Pros
  • 5G connectivity
  • NFC payments
Cons
  • Basic processor
  • Average camera
  • Below-average battery

Apple iPhone SE (2020)

Pros
  • NFC payments
Cons
  • Basic processor
  • Average camera
  • Below-average battery

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max or Apple iPhone SE (2020)?

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max is the overall winner with a score of 57.9/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.

Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max or Apple iPhone SE (2020)?

Both phones have identical camera scores.

Which has better battery life?

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max has better battery with a score of 56.0/100.

Which is better for gaming?

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max is better for gaming with a score of 51.5/100.

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 12 Pro Max and Apple iPhone SE (2020)?

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max costs PKR 224,999 while Apple iPhone SE (2020) costs PKR 90,999. The price difference is PKR 134,000.

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Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Rs. 224,999
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Rs. 90,999