iPhone SE (2nd gen) vs iPhone 17e
Quick answer
The iPhone 17e is 4.2 millimetres0.17 inches wider and 21 grams0.74 ounces heavier than the iPhone SE (2nd gen).
The iPhone SE on Amazon (paid link) is the oldest iPhone still getting updates, which means it's probably next to go. The iPhone 17e (paid link) brings a drastically larger display, vastly better battery life, and modern performance that makes the older phone feel generations behind. If you are tired of charging twice a day and want a bigger screen, the upgrade is a massive leap forward.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone SE (2nd gen)
Pocket: iPhone SE (2nd gen)
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone SE (2nd gen)
from $399 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 17e
from $599 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.5 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.3 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone SE (2nd gen): 138.4 by 67.3 by 7.3 millimetres, 148 grams. iPhone 17e: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.8 millimetres, 169 grams.
SE (2nd gen), 17e shown at 2.3 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone SE (2nd gen)
from $399 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 17e
from $599 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: SE (2nd gen) 138.4 millimetres, 17e 146.7 millimetres.Height: SE (2nd gen) 5.45 inches, 17e 5.78 inches.Width: SE (2nd gen) 67.3 millimetres, 17e 71.5 millimetres.Width: SE (2nd gen) 2.65 inches, 17e 2.81 inches.Depth: SE (2nd gen) 7.30 millimetres, 17e 7.80 millimetres.Depth: SE (2nd gen) 0.29 inches, 17e 0.31 inches.Weight: SE (2nd gen) 148 grams, 17e 169 grams.Weight: SE (2nd gen) 5.22 ounces, 17e 5.96 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | SE (2nd gen) | 17e |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 138.4 millimetres5.45 inches | 146.7 millimetres, 8.3 millimetres more5.78 inches, 0.33 inches more |
| Width | 67.3 millimetres2.65 inches | 71.5 millimetres, 4.2 millimetres more2.81 inches, 0.17 inches more |
| Depth | 7.30 millimetres0.29 inches | 7.80 millimetres, 0.50 millimetres more0.31 inches, 0.02 inches more |
| Weight | 148 grams5.22 ounces | 169 grams, 21 grams more5.96 ounces, 0.74 ounces more |
| Volume | 68.0 cubic centimetres4.15 cubic inches | 81.8 cubic centimetres, 13.8 cubic centimetres more4.99 cubic inches, 0.84 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 65 percent | 86 percent, 21 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 4.7 inches | 6.1 inches, 1.4 inches more |
| Resolution | 750 × 1334 | 1170 × 2532 |
| Pixel density | 326 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, 134 pixels per inch more |
| Cutout | None | Notch |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A13 Bionic | A19 |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 13 hrs | 26 hrs |
| Port | Lightning | USB-C |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 64 – 256 GB | 256 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 399 dollars | 599 dollars, 200 dollars more |
| Released | Apr 2020 | Mar 2026 |
| Status | Legacy | Current |
Dimensions
The iPhone 17e is 8.3 mm (0.33 in) taller, 4.2 mm (0.17 in) wider, 0.50 mm (0.02 in) thicker and 21 g (0.74 oz) heavier than the iPhone SE (2nd gen). 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). The iPhone 17e measures 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.80 mm (5.78 × 2.81 × 0.31 in) and weighs 169 g (5.96 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much bigger is iPhone 17e than iPhone SE (2nd gen)?
iPhone 17e is 8.3 mm taller and 4.2 mm wider than iPhone SE (2nd gen). iPhone 17e is also 0.5 mm deeper.
Is iPhone 17e heavier than iPhone SE (2nd gen)?
iPhone 17e is 21 grams heavier than iPhone SE (2nd gen). The weight difference between these two phones is noticeable.
What is the screen size difference between iPhone SE (2nd gen) and iPhone 17e?
iPhone SE (2nd gen) has a 4.7 inch screen while iPhone 17e has a 6.1 inch screen. The iPhone 17e display is 1.4 inches larger.
Which phone is easier to use one-handed?
iPhone SE (2nd gen) is easier to use one-handed than iPhone 17e. iPhone SE (2nd gen) is also better for small hands.
Does iPhone 17e fit in a jeans pocket?
iPhone SE (2nd gen) is more pocketable than iPhone 17e. Both phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket.
Is upgrading from iPhone SE (2nd gen) to iPhone 17e worth it for size?
Whether upgrading from iPhone SE (2nd gen) to iPhone 17e is worth it depends on if you need a larger screen. The size difference makes iPhone 17e significantly bigger.