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Apple iPhone SE (2020) vs Apple iPhone XS Max

The Apple iPhone SE (2020) is a upper mid-range phone at Rs. 90,999, while the Apple iPhone XS Max is a premium device at Rs. 167,999 — a price difference of Rs. 77,000.

  • 3,174mAh vs 1,821mAh battery
  • Rs. 77,000 price difference
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Apple iPhone SE (2020)

Apple iPhone SE (2020)

3GB / 64GB
Rs. 90,999
Price in Pakistan
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Apple iPhone XS Max

Apple iPhone XS Max

4GB / 64GB
Rs. 167,999
Price in Pakistan
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Overall Winner Apple iPhone XS Max Wins 2 out of 4 categories
Quick Verdict
  • 🎮Choose Apple iPhone XS Max if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
  • 💰Choose Apple iPhone SE (2020) if you want the best value for your money.
  • ⚡Choose Apple iPhone XS Max if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.

Score Comparison

Based on MobileDaam rating system
Category
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Apple iPhone XS Max
Performance
47.9
52.1 ★
Camera
40.0
40.0
Battery
40.0
40.0
Gaming
46.3
48.7 ★
Overall
45.4
52.9 ★
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.

Performance Apple iPhone XS Max
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
47.9
Apple iPhone XS Max
52.1
Camera
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
40.0
Apple iPhone XS Max
40.0
Battery
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
40.0
Apple iPhone XS Max
40.0
Gaming Apple iPhone XS Max
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
46.3
Apple iPhone XS Max
48.7
Overall Apple iPhone XS Max
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
45.4
Apple iPhone XS Max
52.9
Value for Money Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Best Value
Apple iPhone XS Max
Lower Value
Performance Winner
Apple iPhone XS Max
Apple iPhone XS Max
52.1/100
Gaming Winner
Apple iPhone XS Max
Apple iPhone XS Max
48.7/100
Overall Winner
Apple iPhone XS Max
Apple iPhone XS Max
52.9/100
Best Value
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Better Value for Money

At a Glance

Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Apple iPhone XS Max
📷 Camera
Tie
🔋 Battery
Tie
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Apple iPhone XS Max
💰 Value
🏆 Apple iPhone SE (2020)
📱 Display
Screen Size
4.70"
6.50"
Display Type
Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
Super Retina OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM)
Resolution
750x1334
1242x2688
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
60 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+)
Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
RAM
3 GB
4 GB
Storage
64 GB
64 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8 (wide), PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
Selfie Camera
7 MP, f/2.2
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard) SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec.
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
1821 mAh
3174 mAh
Charging
18W wired, 50% in 30 min 7.5W wireless (Qi)
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min Wireless (Qi)
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✗ No
✗ 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, 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 + eSIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm (5.45 x 2.65 x 0.29 in)
157.5 x 77.4 x 7.7 mm (6.20 x 3.05 x 0.30 in)
Weight
148g
208g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame
Colors
Black, White, Red
Space Gray, Silver, Gold
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 13, upgradable to iOS 26.5
iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.7

Our Verdict

Apple iPhone XS Max is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 52.9/100 overall. It excels in Performance, 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 SE (2020)

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

Apple iPhone XS Max

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Apple iPhone XS Max is the overall winner with a score of 52.9/100, winning in 2 out of 4 categories.

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

Both phones have identical camera scores.

Which has better battery life?

Both phones have similar battery performance.

Which is better for gaming?

Apple iPhone XS Max is better for gaming with a score of 48.7/100.

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 SE (2020) and Apple iPhone XS Max?

Apple iPhone SE (2020) costs PKR 90,999 while Apple iPhone XS Max costs PKR 167,999. The price difference is PKR 77,000.

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Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Rs. 90,999
Apple iPhone XS Max
Rs. 167,999