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Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation) vs Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max

Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation) ($83) vs Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max ($170) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.

Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation)
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iPhone SE (3rd generation)
$83
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Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
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iPhone 11 Pro Max
$170
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Spec-by-spec
SpecApple iPhone SE (3rd generation)Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
Price$83$170
Weight144g226g
ChipA15 BionicA13 Bionic
Display4.7" 60Hz6.5" 60Hz OLED
Camera12MP single12MP triple
Battery2,018mAh—
RatingIP67IP68
Weight144g (Apple published)226g (Apple published)
Pros & Cons

Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation)

  • A15 chip, the same one in the iPhone 13
  • Touch ID home button, still the fastest unlock with wet hands
  • 144g and genuinely small
  • The cheapest current-chip iPhone by a wide margin
  • 4.7-inch display with large bezels
  • Single 12MP camera, no ultrawide or night mode
  • Small battery
  • IP67 rather than IP68

Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max

  • Outstanding battery capacity when healthy
  • Triple camera
  • Large OLED display
  • 226g
  • Lightning
  • Ageing software support
  • 60Hz
Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation) is the better value at $83. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.
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