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iPhone 17 Pro Max iPhone SE (2nd generation)

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

Key differences

At a glance
AiPhone 17 Pro Max Released: Sep 2025 vs Apr 2020
AiPhone 17 Pro Max Display Size: 6.9 vs 4.7
AiPhone 17 Pro Max RAM: 12 vs 3
BiPhone SE (2nd generation) Price: $349 – $399 vs $1,149 – $1,199
BiPhone SE (2nd generation) Weight: 148 vs 225
=Even on: Resolution — 2868x1320 vs 1334 x 750 pixels

01Price

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

02Display

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

03Performance

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

04Battery

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

05Camera

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

06Design

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

07Software

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

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

iPhone 17 Pro Max vs iPhone SE (2nd generation) — 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 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.

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.

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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.