iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro size
The iPhone 17 Pro measures 150 x 71.9 x 8.75 mm and the iPhone 15 Pro measures 146.6 x 70.6 x 8.25 mm. The iPhone 17 Pro is the bigger phone. Its front covers 4.2% more area than the iPhone 15 Pro.
- iPhone 17 Pro206 g150 x 71.9 x 8.8 mm
- iPhone 15 Pro187 g146.6 x 70.6 x 8.3 mm
Outlines are drawn from published dimensions. Screen and camera shapes are simplified.
How the iPhone 17 Pro measures up
| Spec | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 15 Pro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 150 mm 5.91 in | 146.6 mm 5.77 in | +3.4 mm (+2.3%) |
| Width | 71.9 mm 2.83 in | 70.6 mm 2.78 in | +1.3 mm (+1.8%) |
| Thickness | 8.75 mm 0.34 in | 8.25 mm 0.32 in | +0.5 mm (+6.1%) |
| Weight | 206 g 7.3 oz | 187 g 6.6 oz | +19 g (+10.2%) |
| Screen | 6.3 in | 6.1 in | +0.2 in (+3.3%) |
| Front footprint | 107.9 cm² | 103.5 cm² | +4.4 cm² (+4.2%) |
What the difference feels like
The iPhone 17 Pro is 1.3 mm wider. That is small, but you can feel it when you wrap your hand around the phone, and it adds a little stretch for one-handed typing.
In a jeans pocket the iPhone 17 Pro sits 3.4 mm higher, about 0.13 inches.
The iPhone 17 Pro is 0.5 mm thicker. Manufacturers measure thickness without the camera bump, so the real difference at the camera can be larger.
At 19 g heavier (0.7 oz), the iPhone 17 Pro is noticeably heftier when you hold it up to read.
Common questions
Is the iPhone 17 Pro bigger than the iPhone 15 Pro?
The iPhone 17 Pro is the bigger phone. Its front covers 4.2% more area than the iPhone 15 Pro. Height differs by 3.4 mm and width by 1.3 mm.
Will a iPhone 15 Pro case fit the iPhone 17 Pro?
No. A case is cut for one model's exact size, buttons and camera, and these two differ by 3.4 mm in height and 1.3 mm in width. Buy a case made for the iPhone 17 Pro.
Which is easier to use with one hand?
The iPhone 15 Pro, because it is 1.3 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: manufacturer spec page
- iPhone 15 Pro: manufacturer spec page
See each phone's page for the full spec: iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro.