iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro size
The iPhone 17 Pro measures 150 x 71.9 x 8.75 mm and the iPhone 16 Pro measures 149.6 x 71.5 x 8.25 mm. The iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro take up almost exactly the same space in your hand.
- iPhone 17 Pro206 g150 x 71.9 x 8.8 mm
- iPhone 16 Pro199 g149.6 x 71.5 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 16 Pro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 150 mm 5.91 in | 149.6 mm 5.89 in | +0.4 mm (+0.3%) |
| Width | 71.9 mm 2.83 in | 71.5 mm 2.81 in | +0.4 mm (+0.6%) |
| Thickness | 8.75 mm 0.34 in | 8.25 mm 0.32 in | +0.5 mm (+6.1%) |
| Weight | 206 g 7.3 oz | 199 g 7.0 oz | +7 g (+3.5%) |
| Screen | 6.3 in | 6.3 in | Same |
| Front footprint | 107.9 cm² | 107 cm² | +0.9 cm² (+0.8%) |
What the difference feels like
The two are within 0.4 mm of each other in width, which is the measurement your grip notices most, so they should feel close to the same in the hand.
Height is almost identical, so they sit the same in a pocket.
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.
The iPhone 17 Pro is 7 g heavier, which most people will not notice day to day.
Common questions
Is the iPhone 17 Pro bigger than the iPhone 16 Pro?
The iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro take up almost exactly the same space in your hand. Height differs by 0.4 mm and width by 0.4 mm.
Will a iPhone 16 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 0.4 mm in height and 0.4 mm in width. Buy a case made for the iPhone 17 Pro.
Which is easier to use with one hand?
The iPhone 16 Pro, because it is 0.4 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 16 Pro: manufacturer spec page
See each phone's page for the full spec: iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro.