Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone SE (2024)
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Apple iPhone SE (2024) (2024) runs on the Apple A18. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 67/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,890,000 vs 1,822,701).
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1890000 vs 1822701
- Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 3291
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8400 vs 8136
- Faster charging: 27W vs 5W
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 5W
- Higher performance (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better camera (89/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the Apple iPhone SE (2024), the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max scores 10 points higher (77/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone SE (2024) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone SE (2024) is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE (2024) (89/100 vs 30/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple iPhone SE (2024) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Apple A18 | |
| AnTuTu | 1890000 | 1822701 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 3291 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8400 | 8136 | |
| Display | 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1170x2532 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4685 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 27W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 5W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 161 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | iOS 18 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | — | |
| Price | $1199 | — |
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1170x2532
- Refresh rate: —
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 4685 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
- —
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless: 5W
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Apple iPhone SE (2024), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone SE (2024) by 3.7% in our overall performance rating.
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone SE (2024) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone SE (2024) is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE (2024) (89/100 vs 30/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Apple iPhone SE (2024)?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone SE (2024) — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone SE (2024)?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Apple iPhone SE (2024) — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Apple iPhone SE (2024)?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on camera score (89/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max over the Apple iPhone SE (2024)?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Apple iPhone SE (2024) is a better fit for gamers and power users.