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iPhone 11 Pro Max vs iPhone SE (2nd gen): Size & Dimensions Compared

The iPhone 11 Pro Max is the larger phone, measuring 19.6mm taller and 10.5mm wider.

Visual Size Overlay

iPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone SE (2nd gen)
158mm138.4mm+19.6mm77.8mm67.3mm+10.5mm10mm
Height Δ
+19.6mm
Width Δ
+10.5mm
Thickness Δ
+0.8mm
Case CompatibilityWon't Fit
  • Camera module layout is different — cutout won't align
Screen ProtectorNot Compatible

Screen sizes differ (6.5" vs 4.7") — protector won't fit.

DimensioniPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone SE (2nd gen)Difference
Height158mm138.4mmiPhone SE (2nd gen) -19.6mm (shorter)
Width77.8mm67.3mmiPhone SE (2nd gen) -10.5mm (narrower)
Thickness8.1mm7.3mmiPhone SE (2nd gen) -0.8mm (thinner)
Weight226g148giPhone SE (2nd gen) -78.0g (lighter)
Screen6.5"4.7"iPhone SE (2nd gen) -1.8" (smaller)

Visual Size Comparison

HeightiPhone 11 Pro Max +19.6mm
iPhone 11 Pro Max
158mm
iPhone SE (2nd gen)
138.4mm
WidthiPhone 11 Pro Max +10.5mm
iPhone 11 Pro Max
77.8mm
iPhone SE (2nd gen)
67.3mm
ThicknessiPhone 11 Pro Max +0.8mm
iPhone 11 Pro Max
8.1mm
iPhone SE (2nd gen)
7.3mm

Button & Port Layout

Which is bigger?

The iPhone 11 Pro Max is the taller phone at 158mm (vs 138.4mm). It is also 78g heavier.

Wireless Charging & MagSafe Compatibility

Wireless chargers work with both phones, but magnetic snap varies.

  • Both devices support wireless charging. Standard Qi/Qi2 chargers work with either phone.
SpeciPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone SE (2nd gen)
Wireless Charging7.5W7.5W
Qi VersionQiQi
MagSafeNoNo
Built-in MagnetsNoNo

MagSafe cases are NOT cross-compatible between these devices — the case body is shaped to each phone, even though the internal magnet ring may be the same.

Upgrading from iPhone 11 Pro Max to iPhone SE (2nd gen)?

Different sizes mean your old case probably won't fit. You'll need a new one.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is iPhone 11 Pro Max bigger than iPhone SE (2nd gen)?

Yes, the iPhone 11 Pro Max is 19.6mm taller and 10.5mm wider. The iPhone 11 Pro Max weighs 226g vs 148g.

Are iPhone 11 Pro Max and iPhone SE (2nd gen) the same size?

No, the height differs by 19.6mm, width by 10.5mm, and thickness by 0.8mm.