iPhone 17 Pro Max vs iPhone Air size
The iPhone 17 Pro Max measures 163.4 x 78 x 8.75 mm and the iPhone Air measures 156.2 x 74.7 x 5.64 mm. The iPhone 17 Pro Max is the bigger phone. Its front covers 9.2% more area than the iPhone Air.
- iPhone 17 Pro Max233 g163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm
- iPhone Air165 g156.2 x 74.7 x 5.6 mm
Outlines are drawn from published dimensions. Screen and camera shapes are simplified.
How the iPhone 17 Pro Max measures up
| Spec | iPhone 17 Pro Max | iPhone Air | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 163.4 mm 6.43 in | 156.2 mm 6.15 in | +7.2 mm (+4.6%) |
| Width | 78 mm 3.07 in | 74.7 mm 2.94 in | +3.3 mm (+4.4%) |
| Thickness | 8.75 mm 0.34 in | 5.64 mm 0.22 in | +3.11 mm (+55.1%) |
| Weight | 233 g 8.2 oz | 165 g 5.8 oz | +68 g (+41.2%) |
| Screen | 6.9 in | 6.5 in | +0.4 in (+6.2%) |
| Front footprint | 127.5 cm² | 116.7 cm² | +10.8 cm² (+9.2%) |
What the difference feels like
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is 3.3 mm wider, an obvious difference in the hand. If you use your phone one-handed, the iPhone Air will be easier to reach across.
In a jeans pocket the iPhone 17 Pro Max sits 7.2 mm higher, about 0.28 inches.
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is 3.11 mm thicker. Manufacturers measure thickness without the camera bump, so the real difference at the camera can be larger.
At 68 g heavier (2.4 oz), the iPhone 17 Pro Max is noticeably heftier when you hold it up to read.
Common questions
Is the iPhone 17 Pro Max bigger than the iPhone Air?
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is the bigger phone. Its front covers 9.2% more area than the iPhone Air. Height differs by 7.2 mm and width by 3.3 mm.
Will a iPhone Air case fit the iPhone 17 Pro Max?
No. A case is cut for one model's exact size, buttons and camera, and these two differ by 7.2 mm in height and 3.3 mm in width. Buy a case made for the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Which is easier to use with one hand?
The iPhone Air, because it is 3.3 mm narrower. Width matters more than height for reaching across the screen with your thumb.
Cases and prices
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Sources
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: manufacturer spec page
- iPhone Air: manufacturer spec page
See each phone's page for the full spec: iPhone 17 Pro Max and iPhone Air.