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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation)
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max ($1,199) 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 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,199 | $78 |
| Weight | 231g | 148g |
| Chip | A19 Pro | A13 Bionic |
| Display | 6.9" 120Hz OLED | 4.7" 60Hz LCD |
| Camera | 48MP Triple | 12MP single |
| Battery | 4,682mAh | — |
| Storage | 256GB–2TB | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Weight | — | 148g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Best-in-class A19 Pro performance
- Exceptional ProRes video
- Dynamic Island 2.0
- Aerospace-grade aluminum frame
- Longest supported lifespan
- Highest price in lineup
- Lost titanium vs iPhone 16 Pro
- Large form factor
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.