Apple iPhone 17e vs Apple iPhone SE (2024)
The Apple iPhone 17e (2026) runs on the Apple A19, while the Apple iPhone SE (2024) (2024) runs on the Apple A18. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone SE (2024) leads — 67/100 vs 59/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 17e is faster in AnTuTu (2,156,126 vs 1,822,701).
Apple iPhone 17e
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2156126 vs 1822701
- Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 3291
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9454 vs 8136
- Faster charging: 20W vs 5W
- Faster wireless charging: 15W vs 5W
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the Apple iPhone SE (2024), the Apple iPhone SE (2024) scores 8 points higher (67/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone SE (2024) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17e and the Apple iPhone SE (2024) are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17e | Apple iPhone SE (2024) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Apple A18 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 1822701 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3692 | 3291 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9454 | 8136 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1170x2532 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 20W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | iOS 18 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 163 g | — | |
| Price | $599 | — |
Apple iPhone 17e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 24MP
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 17e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1170x2532
- Refresh rate: —
Apple iPhone 17e
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
- —
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless: 5W
We compared Apple iPhone 17e and Apple iPhone SE (2024), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17e leads Apple iPhone SE (2024) by 18.3% in our overall performance rating.
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone SE (2024) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (90/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17e and the Apple iPhone SE (2024) are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Apple iPhone SE (2024)?
The Apple iPhone SE (2024) edges out the Apple iPhone 17e by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17e and the Apple iPhone SE (2024)?
The Apple iPhone 17e has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Apple iPhone SE (2024) — 67/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Apple iPhone SE (2024)?
The Apple iPhone 17e leads on performance (89/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17e over the Apple iPhone SE (2024)?
The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Apple iPhone SE (2024) is a better fit for gamers and power users.