Which one is best for you?
By contrast, iPhone XS Max adopts OLED technology for a Super Retina HD 6.5-inch screen display. That’s a full inch bigger than the screen of its predecessor, iPhone 8. iPhone SE’s single rear 12-megapixel camera and 7-megapixel front camera have a range of Portrait Lighting effects, including bokeh and Depth Control for better detail and focus. iPhone XS Max boasts dual 12-megapixel Wide and Telephoto cameras, and a 7-megapixel True Depth front camera for Face ID unlock, as well as all the same Portrait features as iPhone SE.
In terms of processors, iPhone SE has an A13 Bionic Chip – a slightly faster chipset than iPhone XS Max’s A12 processor. iPhone XS Max boasts a more powerful battery and is available with more storage.
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Apple
iPhone XS Max
Take stunning professional pictures with iPhone XS Max’s feature-laden dual-lens camera, including Apple’s Smart HDR
See more on the gorgeous 6.5-inch OLED display – or multi-task with split screen view
Experience a smoother and more immersive gaming experience thanks to the powerful new A12 Bionic chip.
Personalise your favourite Animoji and add stickers and filters for even more fun
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Apple
iPhone SE
Get a great value iPhone for a fraction of the cost of most other models – it’s got loads of great features paired with impressive, fast performance
A small but mighty companion – its 4.7-inch Retina HD screen fits neatly into your hand or pocket
Watch up to 13 hours of video on a single charge
Advanced camera system powered by an A13 Bionic processor and 4K video
| Name | iPhone XS Max | iPhone SE |
|---|---|---|
| Image |
Buy the XS Max |
Buy the iPhone SE |
| Display | 6.5 inches | 4.7 inches (diagonal) |
| Size and weight |
Height: 157.5 mm Width: 77.4 mm Depth: 7.7 mm Weight: 208 grams |
Height: 138.4mm Width: 67.3mm Depth: 7.3mm Weight: 148g |
| Rear camera | Dual 12 MP | 12-megapixel Wide camera |
| Front camera | 7 MP | 7 MP |
| Video recording | 4K video recording at 24fps | 4K video recording at 24, 30 or 60 frames per second |
| Processor | A12 Bionic Chip | A13 Bionic Chip with third generation Neural Engine |
| Battery | 3174 mAh | 1821mAh |
| Storage |
64 GB 256 GB 512 GB |
64GB 128GB 256GB |
| Splash, water and dust resistant | Yes | Yes - IP67 |
| Buy now | Buy the XS Max | Buy the iPhone SE |