iPhone 17 Pro Max vs iPhone SE 2024 128GB

The iPhone 17 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch 120Hz display, A19 Pro chip, 48MP triple camera, and starts at $1,199, while the Galaxy S25 Ultra features a 6.8-inch 120Hz display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, 200MP main camera, S Pen, and starts at $1,299. The S25 Ultra wins for productivity and zoom photography; the iPhone 17 Pro Max is superior for video recording and ecosystem integration.

The iPhone 14 Plus has a 6.7-inch 60Hz OLED, A15 Bionic chip, dual cameras, and 128GB base storage for $699, while the iPhone 17 Pro Max features a 6.9-inch 120Hz ProMotion display, A19 Pro chip, triple 48MP cameras, and starts at $1,199. The 17 Pro Max delivers superior performance, refresh rate, camera versatility, and build quality at nearly double the price.

The iPhone 15 Plus has a 6.7-inch 60Hz OLED, A16 chip, 48MP main camera, and up to 29 hours video playback for $899. The iPhone 17 Pro Max features a 6.9-inch 120Hz ProMotion display, A19 Pro chip, 48MP triple camera with 5x zoom, and longer battery life starting at $1,199.

The iPhone 17 Air has a 6.6-inch 120Hz display, A19 chip, 8GB RAM, and 25W charging at $899, while the iPhone 17 Pro Max features a 6.9-inch 120Hz LTPO display, A19 Pro chip, 12GB RAM, 45W charging, and triple 48MP cameras at $1199. The Pro Max delivers superior performance, camera versatility, and battery life for the premium price.

The iPhone 12 has a 6.1-inch OLED display, A14 Bionic chip, dual 12MP cameras, and 2815mAh battery, while the iPhone 17 Pro Max features a 6.9-inch 120Hz LTPO display, A19 Pro chip, triple 48MP cameras with 5x zoom, and a 4680mAh battery. The iPhone 17 Pro Max is significantly faster, has far superior cameras and battery life, and starts at $1199 versus the iPhone 12's current used/refurb price around $250.