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Apple iPhone 17 vs Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation)
Apple iPhone 17 ($799) 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 | Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 | $78 |
| Weight | 177g | 148g |
| Chip | A19 | A13 Bionic |
| Display | 6.1" 60Hz OLED | 4.7" 60Hz LCD |
| Camera | 48MP Dual | 12MP single |
| Battery | 3,948mAh | — |
| Storage | 128GB–512GB | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Weight | — | 148g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 17
- A19 chip same as Pro
- $400 cheaper than Pro Max
- Sufficient for most users
- Improved camera system
- 5-year software support
- No ProMotion 120Hz
- No ProRes video
- No ultrawide camera lens
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.