Which phone is lighter?

iPhone SE (3rd generation) is lighter at 144 g versus iPhone 16 Pro Max at 227 g (83 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPhone SE (3rd generation) is thinner at 7.3 mm compared with iPhone 16 Pro Max at 8.25 mm (0.95 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

iPhone SE (3rd generation) is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (67.3 × 138.4 × 7.3 mm, 144 g) than iPhone 16 Pro Max (77.6 × 163 × 8.25 mm, 227 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

iPhone SE (3rd generation) is better for one-handed use with a 67.3 mm width, 138.4 mm height, and 144 g weight versus iPhone 16 Pro Max at 77.6 mm, 163 mm, and 227 g.

Device Size Comparison

iPhone 16 Pro Max vs iPhone SE (3rd generation)

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Comparison Summary

iPhone 16 Pro Max is significantly wider than iPhone SE (3rd generation) (77.6 mm vs 67.3 mm), iPhone 16 Pro Max is significantly heavier (227 g vs 144 g), and iPhone 16 Pro Max is noticeably thicker (8.25 mm vs 7.3 mm). iPhone 16 Pro Max is 10.3 mm wider and 24.6 mm taller than iPhone SE (3rd ge...

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Smaller body

iPhone SE (3rd generation)

iPhone SE (3rd generation) (67.3 × 138.4 mm) vs iPhone 16 Pro Max (77.6 × 163 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone SE (3rd generation)

iPhone SE (3rd generation) (144 g) vs iPhone 16 Pro Max (227 g), 83 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPhone SE (3rd generation)

iPhone SE (3rd generation) (7.3 mm) vs iPhone 16 Pro Max (8.25 mm).

Pocketability

iPhone SE (3rd generation)

iPhone SE (3rd generation) has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (67.3 × 138.4 × 7.3 mm).

Larger overall size

iPhone 16 Pro Max

iPhone 16 Pro Max is 10.3 mm wider and 24.6 mm taller than iPhone SE (3rd generation) (77.6 × 163 mm vs 67.3 × 138.4 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	iPhone 16 Pro Max	iPhone SE (3rd generation)	Difference
Width	77.6 mm	67.3 mm	-10.3 mm
Height	163 mm	138.4 mm	-24.6 mm
Thickness	8.25 mm	7.3 mm	-0.95 mm
Weight	227 g	144 g	-83 g

Real-World Feel

iPhone SE (3rd generation) is easier to grip one-handed with a 67.3 mm width and 138.4 mm height, while iPhone 16 Pro Max may require more finger stretching (77.6 mm × 163 mm).
iPhone SE (3rd generation) slides into pockets more comfortably at 7.3 mm thick, and iPhone SE (3rd generation) has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) (144 g) feels noticeably lighter during extended one-handed use than iPhone 16 Pro Max (227 g), a 83 g difference that adds up over time.
iPhone 16 Pro Max takes up more desk and bag space at 77.6 × 163 × 8.25 mm, while iPhone SE (3rd generation) leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: iPhone 16 Pro Max is 10.3 mm wider and 24.6 mm taller than iPhone SE (3rd generation), making iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly larger overall.
Width: iPhone 16 Pro Max is wider (77.6 mm vs 67.3 mm, +10.3 mm).
Height: iPhone 16 Pro Max is taller (163 mm vs 138.4 mm, +24.6 mm).

Weight Comparison

iPhone 16 Pro Max weighs 227 g and iPhone SE (3rd generation) weighs 144 g — a difference of 83 g. iPhone 16 Pro Max is 57.6% heavier than iPhone SE (3rd generation).

Thickness Comparison

iPhone 16 Pro Max is 8.25 mm thick and iPhone SE (3rd generation) is 7.3 mm thick (+0.95 mm). iPhone 16 Pro Max is the thicker device in hand.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPhone 16 Pro Max is 10.3 mm wider and 24.6 mm taller than iPhone SE (3rd generation) (77.6 × 163 mm vs 67.3 × 138.4 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: iPhone SE (3rd generation) is lighter at 144 g versus iPhone 16 Pro Max at 227 g (83 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPhone SE (3rd generation) is thinner at 7.3 mm compared with iPhone 16 Pro Max at 8.25 mm (0.95 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: iPhone SE (3rd generation) is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (67.3 × 138.4 × 7.3 mm, 144 g) than iPhone 16 Pro Max (77.6 × 163 × 8.25 mm, 227 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: iPhone SE (3rd generation) is better for one-handed use with a 67.3 mm width, 138.4 mm height, and 144 g weight versus iPhone 16 Pro Max at 77.6 mm, 163 mm, and 227 g.

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