iPhone 11 Pro Max vs iPhone SE (2nd gen)

The iPhone SE (2nd gen) is 10.5 millimetres0.41 inches narrower and 78 grams2.75 ounces lighter than the iPhone 11 Pro Max.

The iPhone SE (2nd gen) on Amazon (paid link) is lighter and easier to manage in one hand, while the iPhone 11 Pro Max (paid link) offers a bigger screen and longer battery life. Both share the same processor and face the same update risk, so speed won't matter. Pick the Max for endurance or the SE for value and portability.

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Easier one-handed: iPhone SE (2nd gen)

Pocket: iPhone SE (2nd gen)

Weight difference: Noticeable

iPhone 11 Pro Max
from $1,099 at launch.
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iPhone SE (2nd gen)
from $399 at launch.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.4 PX/MM

Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.

iPhone 11 Pro Max
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iPhone SE (2nd gen)
from $399 at launch.
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HeightWidthDepthWeight11 Pro Max158.0 millimetres6.22 inches77.8 millimetres3.06 inches8.10 millimetres0.32 inches226 grams7.97 ouncesSE (2nd gen)138.4 millimetres, 19.6 millimetres less5.45 inches, 0.77 inches less67.3 millimetres, 10.5 millimetres less2.65 inches, 0.41 inches less7.30 millimetres, 0.80 millimetres less0.29 inches, 0.03 inches less148 grams, 78 grams less5.22 ounces, 2.75 ounces less

Height: 11 Pro Max 158.0 millimetres, SE (2nd gen) 138.4 millimetres.Height: 11 Pro Max 6.22 inches, SE (2nd gen) 5.45 inches.Width: 11 Pro Max 77.8 millimetres, SE (2nd gen) 67.3 millimetres.Width: 11 Pro Max 3.06 inches, SE (2nd gen) 2.65 inches.Depth: 11 Pro Max 8.10 millimetres, SE (2nd gen) 7.30 millimetres.Depth: 11 Pro Max 0.32 inches, SE (2nd gen) 0.29 inches.Weight: 11 Pro Max 226 grams, SE (2nd gen) 148 grams.Weight: 11 Pro Max 7.97 ounces, SE (2nd gen) 5.22 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2nd gen). Differences are given against iPhone 11 Pro Max.
Specification	11 Pro Max	SE (2nd gen)

Height	158.0 millimetres6.22 inches	138.4 millimetres, 19.6 millimetres less5.45 inches, 0.77 inches less
Width	77.8 millimetres3.06 inches	67.3 millimetres, 10.5 millimetres less2.65 inches, 0.41 inches less
Depth	8.10 millimetres0.32 inches	7.30 millimetres, 0.80 millimetres less0.29 inches, 0.03 inches less
Weight	226 grams7.97 ounces	148 grams, 78 grams less5.22 ounces, 2.75 ounces less
Volume	99.6 cubic centimetres6.08 cubic inches	68.0 cubic centimetres, 31.6 cubic centimetres less4.15 cubic inches, 1.93 cubic inches less
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.	84 percent	65 percent, 18 percent less

Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.	6.5 inches	4.7 inches, 1.8 inches less
Resolution	1242 × 2688	750 × 1334
Pixel density	458 pixels per inch	326 pixels per inch, 132 pixels per inch less
Cutout	Notch	None

Rear main	48MP	48MP
Rear ultra-wide	—	—
Rear telephoto	—	—
Front camera	12MP	12MP

Chip	A13 Bionic	A13 Bionic
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.	20 hrs	13 hrs

Port	Lightning	Lightning
Wireless	5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0	5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0
Water resistance	IP68 (6m for 30 min)	IP68 (6m for 30 min)

Storage	64 – 512 GB	64 – 256 GB
Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars.	1,099 dollars	399 dollars, 700 dollars less

Released	Sep 2019	Apr 2020
Status	Legacy	Legacy

Dimensions

The iPhone SE (2nd gen) is 19.6 mm (0.77 in) shorter, 10.5 mm (0.41 in) narrower, 0.80 mm (0.03 in) thinner and 78 g (2.75 oz) lighter than the iPhone 11 Pro Max. The iPhone 11 Pro Max measures 158.0 × 77.8 × 8.10 mm (6.22 × 3.06 × 0.32 in) and weighs 226 g (7.97 oz). The iPhone SE (2nd gen) measures 138.4 × 67.3 × 7.30 mm (5.45 × 2.65 × 0.29 in) and weighs 148 g (5.22 oz).

Questions about these phones

How much smaller is the iPhone SE (2nd gen) than the iPhone 11 Pro Max?

The iPhone SE (2nd gen) is 19.6 mm shorter and 10.5 mm narrower than the iPhone 11 Pro Max.

Which phone weighs less?

The iPhone SE (2nd gen) is 78 g lighter than the iPhone 11 Pro Max.

How do the screen sizes compare?

The iPhone 11 Pro Max has a 6.5 inch display while the iPhone SE (2nd gen) has a 4.7 inch display.

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

The iPhone SE (2nd gen) is easier to use one-handed and better for small hands.

Which phone fits more easily in a pocket?

The iPhone SE (2nd gen) is more pocketable than the iPhone 11 Pro Max in a typical men's jeans pocket.

Is a size-only upgrade worth it?

Whether a size only upgrade is worth it depends on your needs.

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