iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs iPhone 13 Pro Max
Quick answer
The iPhone 13 Pro Max is 10.8 millimetres0.43 inches wider and 96 grams3.39 ounces heavier than the iPhone SE (3rd gen).
The SE is the compact, lightweight choice that still gets the latest software, while the 13 Pro Max on Amazon (paid link) is a power user’s pick with a larger screen and battery that lasts all day. Choose the SE (paid link) for ease of use or the Max for stamina.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone SE (3rd gen)
Pocket: iPhone SE (3rd gen)
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone SE (3rd gen)
from $429 at launch.
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from $1,099 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 SE (3rd gen): 138.4 by 67.3 by 7.3 millimetres, 144 grams. iPhone 13 Pro Max: 160.8 by 78.1 by 7.65 millimetres, 240 grams.
SE (3rd gen), 13 Pro Max shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone SE (3rd gen)
from $429 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 13 Pro Max
from $1,099 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: SE (3rd gen) 138.4 millimetres, 13 Pro Max 160.8 millimetres.Height: SE (3rd gen) 5.45 inches, 13 Pro Max 6.33 inches.Width: SE (3rd gen) 67.3 millimetres, 13 Pro Max 78.1 millimetres.Width: SE (3rd gen) 2.65 inches, 13 Pro Max 3.07 inches.Depth: SE (3rd gen) 7.30 millimetres, 13 Pro Max 7.65 millimetres.Depth: SE (3rd gen) 0.29 inches, 13 Pro Max 0.30 inches.Weight: SE (3rd gen) 144 grams, 13 Pro Max 240 grams.Weight: SE (3rd gen) 5.08 ounces, 13 Pro Max 8.47 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | SE (3rd gen) | 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 138.4 millimetres5.45 inches | 160.8 millimetres, 22.4 millimetres more6.33 inches, 0.88 inches more |
| Width | 67.3 millimetres2.65 inches | 78.1 millimetres, 10.8 millimetres more3.07 inches, 0.43 inches more |
| Depth | 7.30 millimetres0.29 inches | 7.65 millimetres, 0.35 millimetres more0.30 inches, 0.01 inches more |
| Weight | 144 grams5.08 ounces | 240 grams, 96 grams more8.47 ounces, 3.39 ounces more |
| Volume | 68.0 cubic centimetres4.15 cubic inches | 96.1 cubic centimetres, 28.1 cubic centimetres more5.86 cubic inches, 1.71 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 65 percent | 87 percent, 22 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 4.7 inches | 6.7 inches, 2.0 inches more |
| Resolution | 750 × 1334 | 1284 × 2778 |
| Pixel density | 326 pixels per inch | 458 pixels per inch, 132 pixels per inch more |
| Cutout | None | Notch |
| 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. | 15 hrs | 28 hrs |
| Port | USB-C | Lightning |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 64 – 256 GB | 128 GB – 1 TB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 429 dollars | 1,099 dollars, 670 dollars more |
| Released | Mar 2022 | Sep 2021 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Dimensions
The iPhone 13 Pro Max is 22.4 mm (0.88 in) taller, 10.8 mm (0.43 in) wider, 0.35 mm (0.01 in) thicker and 96 g (3.39 oz) heavier than the iPhone SE (3rd gen). 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). 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).
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Questions about these phones
How much taller is iPhone 13 Pro Max than iPhone SE (3rd gen)?
iPhone 13 Pro Max is 22.4 mm taller than iPhone SE (3rd gen). It measures 160.8 mm in height compared to 138.4 mm.
Is iPhone 13 Pro Max heavier than iPhone SE (3rd gen)?
Yes, iPhone 13 Pro Max weighs 240 g while iPhone SE (3rd gen) weighs 144 g. The weight difference is 96 g.
What is the screen size difference between iPhone SE (3rd gen) and iPhone 13 Pro Max?
iPhone 13 Pro Max has a 6.7 inch display, which is 2 inches larger than the 4.7 inch screen on iPhone SE (3rd gen).
Which phone is easier to use one-handed?
iPhone SE (3rd gen) is easier to use one-handed according to hand fit data. iPhone 13 Pro Max is larger and less suited for one-handed operation.
Do both phones fit in a median men's jeans pocket?
Both phones fit in a median men's jeans pocket. Neither fits in a median women's jeans pocket.
Is upgrading from iPhone SE (3rd gen) to iPhone 13 Pro Max worth it for size?
It depends on your preference for screen size versus portability. iPhone SE (3rd gen) is better for small hands and pocketability.