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iPhone SE (2nd gen) 512GB — A13 · iOS · 512GB
Apple

iPhone SE (2nd gen) 512GB

A13 · iOS · 512GB

72
/ 100
From $599
VS
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European) wins by 24
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European) — A18 Pro · iOS · 256GB · European
Apple

iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European)

A18 Pro · iOS · 256GB · European

96
/ 100
From $1,299
Specdex verdict

iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone SE (2nd gen) 512GB lands at 72 and iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European) at 96. That puts iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European) ahead by 24 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick iPhone SE (2nd gen) 512GB if…

  • ✓iOS ecosystem
  • ✓Long update support
  • ✓Polished hardware

Pick iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European) if…

  • ✓iOS ecosystem
  • ✓Long update support
  • ✓Polished hardware
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Photography

iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European)

Stills and video quality across lenses

iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European) leads on camera (95 vs 71).

Battery life

iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European)

Screen-on time and charging

iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European) leads on battery (90 vs 66).

Performance

iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European)

Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps

iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European) leads on cpu (96 vs 72).

Display

iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European)

Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate

iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European) leads on display (93 vs 69).

Value for money

iPhone SE (2nd gen) 512GB

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

iPhone SE (2nd gen) 512GB more score per dollar ($599 vs $1,299).

iPhone SE (2nd gen) 512GB 72
vs
96 iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European)

Score breakdown

iPhone SE (2nd gen) 512GB
72
cpu 72
gpu 70
camera 71
battery 66
display 69
design 72
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European)
96
cpu 96
gpu 94
camera 95
battery 90
display 93
design 96

Specs side-by-side

iPhone SE (2nd gen) 512GB versus iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European) — full spec comparison
Spec iPhone SE (2nd gen) 512GB iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European)
Chipset
A13
A18 Pro
Storage
▲ 512GB
256GB
OS
iOS 14
iOS 18
Release year
2020
2024

iPhone SE (2nd gen) 512GB

Pros
  • +iOS ecosystem
  • +Long update support
  • +Polished hardware
Cons
  • −Premium pricing
  • −Limited customization
  • −Lightning/USB-C split across generations

iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European)

Pros
  • +iOS ecosystem
  • +Long update support
  • +Polished hardware
Cons
  • −Premium pricing
  • −Limited customization
  • −Lightning/USB-C split across generations

FAQ: iPhone SE (2nd gen) 512GB vs iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European)

Which is better, iPhone SE (2nd gen) 512GB or iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European)? +

iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European) scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 24. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is iPhone SE (2nd gen) 512GB worth the price? +

At $599, iPhone SE (2nd gen) 512GB delivers a Specdex score of 72 — strongest in cpu.

Is iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European) worth the price? +

At $1,299, iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European) delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.

Does iPhone SE (2nd gen) 512GB or iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European) last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for photography, iPhone SE (2nd gen) 512GB or iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European)? +

iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European) — leads on camera (95 vs 71). Stills and video quality across lenses.

Which is better for battery life, iPhone SE (2nd gen) 512GB or iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European)? +

iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European) — leads on battery (90 vs 66). Screen-on time and charging.