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Apple iPhone 17 vs Apple iPhone SE (2020)

The Apple iPhone SE (2020) is a upper mid-range phone at Rs. 90,999, while the Apple iPhone 17 is a flagship device at Rs. 398,999 — a price difference of Rs. 308,000.

  • 5G vs 4G connectivity
  • 3,692mAh vs 1,821mAh battery
  • 120Hz vs 60Hz display
  • 8GB vs 3GB RAM
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Apple iPhone 17

Apple iPhone 17

8GB / 256GB
Rs. 398,999
Price in Pakistan
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Apple iPhone SE (2020)

Apple iPhone SE (2020)

3GB / 64GB
Rs. 90,999
Price in Pakistan
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Overall Winner Apple iPhone 17 Wins 4 out of 4 categories
Quick Verdict
  • 🎮Choose Apple iPhone 17 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
  • 📷Choose Apple iPhone 17 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
  • 🔋Choose Apple iPhone 17 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
  • 💰Choose Apple iPhone SE (2020) if you want the best value for your money.
  • ⚡Choose Apple iPhone 17 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.

Score Comparison

Based on MobileDaam rating system
Category
Apple iPhone 17
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Performance
91.1 ★
47.9
Camera
80.0 ★
40.0
Battery
56.0 ★
40.0
Gaming
92.9 ★
46.3
Overall
82.8 ★
45.4
Value for Money
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Best Value ★

Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.

Performance Apple iPhone 17
Apple iPhone 17
91.1
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
47.9
Camera Apple iPhone 17
Apple iPhone 17
80.0
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
40.0
Battery Apple iPhone 17
Apple iPhone 17
56.0
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
40.0
Gaming Apple iPhone 17
Apple iPhone 17
92.9
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
46.3
Overall Apple iPhone 17
Apple iPhone 17
82.8
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
45.4
Value for Money Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Apple iPhone 17
Lower Value
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Best Value
Performance Winner
Apple iPhone 17
Apple iPhone 17
91.1/100
Camera Winner
Apple iPhone 17
Apple iPhone 17
80.0/100
Battery Winner
Apple iPhone 17
Apple iPhone 17
56.0/100
Gaming Winner
Apple iPhone 17
Apple iPhone 17
92.9/100
Overall Winner
Apple iPhone 17
Apple iPhone 17
82.8/100
Best Value
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Better Value for Money

At a Glance

Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Apple iPhone 17
📷 Camera
🏆 Apple iPhone 17
🔋 Battery
🏆 Apple iPhone 17
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Apple iPhone 17
💰 Value
🏆 Apple iPhone SE (2020)
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.30"
4.70"
Display Type
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits
Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
Resolution
1206x2622
750x1334
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
60 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A19 (3 nm)
Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+)
GPU
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
RAM
8 GB
3 GB
Storage
256 GB
64 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
12 MP, f/1.8 (wide), PDAF, OIS
Selfie Camera
18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
7 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps)
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec.
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
3692 mAh
1821 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired
18W wired, 50% in 30 min 7.5W wireless (Qi)
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✗ No
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort
Lightning, USB 2.0
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Nano-SIM + eSIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
149.6 x 71.5 x 8 mm (5.89 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm (5.45 x 2.65 x 0.29 in)
Weight
177g
148g
Build Material
Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, glass back
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender
Black, White, Red
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.5
iOS 13, upgradable to iOS 26.5

Our Verdict

Apple iPhone 17 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 82.8/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Battery, Gaming. Apple iPhone SE (2020) puts up a strong fight with a score of 45.4/100. However, Apple iPhone SE (2020) offers better value for money.

Pros & Cons Comparison

Apple iPhone 17

Pros
  • Flagship-grade processor
  • Good camera quality
  • Great for gaming
  • 120Hz smooth display
  • 5G connectivity
Cons
  • Below-average battery
  • Premium pricing

Apple iPhone SE (2020)

Pros
  • NFC payments
Cons
  • Basic processor
  • Average camera
  • Below-average battery

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Apple iPhone 17 or Apple iPhone SE (2020)?

Apple iPhone 17 is the overall winner with a score of 82.8/100, winning in 4 out of 4 categories.

Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 17 or Apple iPhone SE (2020)?

Apple iPhone 17 wins in camera with 80.0/100 vs 40.0/100.

Which has better battery life?

Apple iPhone 17 has better battery with a score of 56.0/100.

Which is better for gaming?

Apple iPhone 17 is better for gaming with a score of 92.9/100.

Which offers better value for money?

Apple iPhone SE (2020) offers better value at PKR 90,999 with a value score of 2.1.

What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 17 and Apple iPhone SE (2020)?

Apple iPhone 17 costs PKR 398,999 while Apple iPhone SE (2020) costs PKR 90,999. The price difference is PKR 308,000.

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Apple iPhone 17
Rs. 398,999
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Rs. 90,999