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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation)
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max ($464) vs Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) ($78) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $464 | $78 |
| Weight | 221g | 148g |
| Chip | A17 Pro | A13 Bionic |
| Display | 6.7" 120Hz ProMotion | 4.7" 60Hz LCD |
| Camera | 48MP triple, 5x tetraprism | 12MP single |
| Battery | 4,441mAh | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Weight | 221g (Apple published) | 148g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 5x tetraprism telephoto, exclusive to this model that year
- Titanium frame
- Runs Apple Intelligence
- Large battery
- 221g
- Only the Max got the 5x that generation
- Large in a front pocket
Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation)
- A13 chip for well under a hundred dollars
- Touch ID
- 148g and genuinely pocketable
- Wireless charging
- Small battery, and it will be degraded
- Single camera, no ultrawide or night mode
- Thick bezels
- IP67 and Lightning
Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) is the better value at $78. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.