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iPhone SE (2nd generation) iPhone 17 Pro Max

iPhone SE (2nd generation)
ACorner A
iPhone SE (2nd generation)
Apple · Budget
$399
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iPhone 17 Pro Max
BCorner B
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple · iPhone 17 series
$1,199
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Wins by spec 1 A rows 8 B rows 5 ties

Key differences

At a glance
AiPhone SE (2nd generation) Price: $349 – $399 vs $1,149 – $1,199
AiPhone SE (2nd generation) Weight: 148 vs 225
BiPhone 17 Pro Max Released: Sep 2025 vs Apr 2020
BiPhone 17 Pro Max Display Size: 6.9 vs 4.7
=Even on: Resolution — 1334 x 750 pixels vs 2868x1320

01Price

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Released
Apr 2020
WIN Sep 2025
Price
WIN $349 – $399
$1,149 – $1,199
Released
A Apr 2020
B WIN Sep 2025
Price
A WIN $349 – $399
B $1,149 – $1,199

02Display

3 rows
Display Size in
4.7
WIN 6.9
Resolution px
1334 x 750 pixels
2868x1320
Refresh Rate Hz
60
WIN 120
Display Sizein
A 4.7
B WIN 6.9
Resolutionpx
A 1334 x 750 pixels
B 2868x1320
Refresh RateHz
A 60
B WIN 120

03Performance

3 rows
RAM GB
3
WIN 12
Processor
Apple A13 Bionic
A19 Pro
Storage GB
64
WIN 256
RAMGB
A 3
B WIN 12
Processor
A Apple A13 Bionic
B A19 Pro
StorageGB
A 64
B WIN 256

04Battery

1 rows
Battery mAh
1821
WIN 5000
BatterymAh
A 1821
B WIN 5000

05Camera

2 rows
Main Camera MP
12
WIN 48
Front Camera MP
7
WIN 12
Main CameraMP
A 12
B WIN 48
Front CameraMP
A 7
B WIN 12

06Design

2 rows
Weight g
WIN 148
225
Water Resistance
IP67
IP68
Weightg
A WIN 148
B 225
Water Resistance
A IP67
B IP68

07Software

1 rows
OS
iOS 13
iOS 19
OS
A iOS 13
B iOS 19

iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on more specs. Check the full table to decide based on what matters most to you.

iPhone SE (2nd generation) vs iPhone 17 Pro Max — display, performance, cameras, battery, price, and key differences. Side by side.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the better value for money?

It depends on your priorities. The iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on specs, but the other may offer better value if budget is your main concern. Check current prices across US retailers before deciding.

How much does the iPhone SE (2nd generation) cost?

The official retail price of the iPhone SE (2nd generation) is $399. Street prices vary by retailer and storage configuration.

How much does the iPhone 17 Pro Max cost?

The official retail price of the iPhone 17 Pro Max is $1,199. Street prices vary by retailer and storage configuration.

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Prices are estimated average Saudi market prices, reviewed June 2026. Actual prices vary by retailer, storage configuration, warranty, and promotions. Prices shown in Saudi Riyal.