Apple iPhone 17 vs Apple iPhone SE3 (2022)
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Apple iPhone SE3 (2022) (2022) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 leads — 55/100 vs 17/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 17 has the bigger battery (3692 mAh vs 2018); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 is faster in AnTuTu (2,450,000 vs 1,359,000); the Apple iPhone SE3 (2022) is noticeably lighter (144g vs 177g).
Apple iPhone 17
Apple iPhone SE3 (2022)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2450000 vs 1359000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 2252
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 5608
- Bigger battery: 3692 vs 2018 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 28/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (13/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 144g vs 177g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 78/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Apple iPhone SE3 (2022), the Apple iPhone 17 scores 38 points higher (55/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (64/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (13/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE3 (2022) (64/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE3 (2022) (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE3 (2022) (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (13/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone SE3 (2022) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Apple iPhone SE3 (2022) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Apple A15 Bionic | |
| AnTuTu | 2450000 | 1359000 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 2252 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 5608 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 4.7" Retina IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 750x1334 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 2018 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 20W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 7 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | iOS 15.4, upgradable to iOS 15.4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 625 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 138.4×67.3×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 144 g | |
| Price | $799 | — |
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone SE3 (2022)
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 7MP
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone SE3 (2022)
- 4.7" Retina IPS LCD
- Resolution: 750x1334
- Refresh rate: —
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Apple iPhone SE3 (2022)
- 2018 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Apple iPhone SE3 (2022), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 leads Apple iPhone SE3 (2022) by 80.3% in our overall performance rating.
Apple iPhone SE3 (2022)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE3 (2022) (64/100 vs 28/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE3 (2022) (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE3 (2022) (43/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (13/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone SE3 (2022) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (100/100 vs 78/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Apple iPhone SE3 (2022)?
The Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE3 (2022) by 38 points (55/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Apple iPhone SE3 (2022)?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Apple iPhone SE3 (2022) — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Apple iPhone SE3 (2022)?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Apple iPhone SE3 (2022)?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on performance (64/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Apple iPhone SE3 (2022)?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for active users. The Apple iPhone SE3 (2022) is a better fit for everyday use.