iPhone 13 Pro Max vs iPhone SE (3rd gen)
Quick answer
The iPhone SE (3rd gen) is 10.8 millimetres0.43 inches narrower and 96 grams3.39 ounces lighter than the iPhone 13 Pro Max.
The iPhone SE (3rd gen) on Amazon (paid link) slips into tight pockets, but the iPhone 13 Pro Max (paid link) dominates your grip with its wide body. Both get the newest software, yet only the Max survives a long day without hunting for an outlet. Choose the SE for comfort and value, or the Max if endurance matters more than size.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone SE (3rd gen)
Pocket: iPhone SE (3rd gen)
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 13 Pro Max
from $1,099 at launch.
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from $429 at launch.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.3 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.1 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone 13 Pro Max: 160.8 by 78.1 by 7.65 millimetres, 240 grams. iPhone SE (3rd gen): 138.4 by 67.3 by 7.3 millimetres, 144 grams.
13 Pro Max, SE (3rd gen) shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 13 Pro Max
from $1,099 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone SE (3rd gen)
from $429 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
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Height: 13 Pro Max 160.8 millimetres, SE (3rd gen) 138.4 millimetres.Height: 13 Pro Max 6.33 inches, SE (3rd gen) 5.45 inches.Width: 13 Pro Max 78.1 millimetres, SE (3rd gen) 67.3 millimetres.Width: 13 Pro Max 3.07 inches, SE (3rd gen) 2.65 inches.Depth: 13 Pro Max 7.65 millimetres, SE (3rd gen) 7.30 millimetres.Depth: 13 Pro Max 0.30 inches, SE (3rd gen) 0.29 inches.Weight: 13 Pro Max 240 grams, SE (3rd gen) 144 grams.Weight: 13 Pro Max 8.47 ounces, SE (3rd gen) 5.08 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 13 Pro Max | SE (3rd gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 160.8 millimetres6.33 inches | 138.4 millimetres, 22.4 millimetres less5.45 inches, 0.88 inches less |
| Width | 78.1 millimetres3.07 inches | 67.3 millimetres, 10.8 millimetres less2.65 inches, 0.43 inches less |
| Depth | 7.65 millimetres0.30 inches | 7.30 millimetres, 0.35 millimetres less0.29 inches, 0.01 inches less |
| Weight | 240 grams8.47 ounces | 144 grams, 96 grams less5.08 ounces, 3.39 ounces less |
| Volume | 96.1 cubic centimetres5.86 cubic inches | 68.0 cubic centimetres, 28.1 cubic centimetres less4.15 cubic inches, 1.71 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 87 percent | 65 percent, 22 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.7 inches | 4.7 inches, 2.0 inches less |
| Resolution | 1284 × 2778 | 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 | A15 Bionic | A15 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 28 hrs | 15 hrs |
| Port | Lightning | USB-C |
| Wireless | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 128 GB – 1 TB | 64 – 256 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 1,099 dollars | 429 dollars, 670 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2021 | Mar 2022 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Dimensions
The iPhone SE (3rd gen) is 22.4 mm (0.88 in) shorter, 10.8 mm (0.43 in) narrower, 0.35 mm (0.01 in) thinner and 96 g (3.39 oz) lighter than the iPhone 13 Pro Max. The iPhone 13 Pro Max measures 160.8 × 78.1 × 7.65 mm (6.33 × 3.07 × 0.30 in) and weighs 240 g (8.47 oz). The iPhone SE (3rd gen) measures 138.4 × 67.3 × 7.30 mm (5.45 × 2.65 × 0.29 in) and weighs 144 g (5.08 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much smaller is the iPhone SE (3rd gen) than the iPhone 13 Pro Max?
The iPhone SE (3rd gen) is 22.4 mm shorter and 10.8 mm narrower than the iPhone 13 Pro Max.
Is the iPhone SE (3rd gen) lighter than the iPhone 13 Pro Max?
The iPhone SE (3rd gen) weighs 144 g, which is 96 g lighter than the iPhone 13 Pro Max.
What is the screen size difference between these phones?
The iPhone 13 Pro Max has a 6.7 inch display, while the iPhone SE (3rd gen) has a 4.7 inch display.
Which phone is easier to use one-handed?
The iPhone SE (3rd gen) is easier to use one-handed and is better for small hands compared to the iPhone 13 Pro Max.
Do these phones fit in a jeans pocket?
The iPhone SE (3rd gen) is more pocketable due to its smaller size, though both fit in a typical men's jeans pocket.
Is upgrading for a bigger screen worth it?
Whether a size-only upgrade is worth it depends on your needs between the compact iPhone SE (3rd gen) and the larger iPhone 13 Pro Max.