iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro Max size
The iPhone 17 Pro measures 150 x 71.9 x 8.75 mm and the iPhone 17 Pro Max measures 163.4 x 78 x 8.75 mm. The iPhone 17 Pro Max is the bigger phone. Its front covers 15.4% more area than the iPhone 17 Pro.
- iPhone 17 Pro206 g150 x 71.9 x 8.8 mm
- iPhone 17 Pro Max233 g163.4 x 78 x 8.8 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 17 Pro Max | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 150 mm 5.91 in | 163.4 mm 6.43 in | -13.4 mm (-8.2%) |
| Width | 71.9 mm 2.83 in | 78 mm 3.07 in | -6.1 mm (-7.8%) |
| Thickness | 8.75 mm 0.34 in | 8.75 mm 0.34 in | Same |
| Weight | 206 g 7.3 oz | 233 g 8.2 oz | -27 g (-11.6%) |
| Screen | 6.3 in | 6.9 in | -0.6 in (-8.7%) |
| Front footprint | 107.9 cm² | 127.5 cm² | -19.6 cm² (-15.4%) |
What the difference feels like
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is 6.1 mm wider, an obvious difference in the hand. If you use your phone one-handed, the iPhone 17 Pro will be easier to reach across.
In a jeans pocket the iPhone 17 Pro Max sits 13.4 mm higher, about 0.53 inches.
At 27 g heavier (1.0 oz), the iPhone 17 Pro Max is noticeably heftier when you hold it up to read.
Common questions
Is the iPhone 17 Pro bigger than the iPhone 17 Pro Max?
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is the bigger phone. Its front covers 15.4% more area than the iPhone 17 Pro. Height differs by 13.4 mm and width by 6.1 mm.
Will a iPhone 17 Pro Max 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 13.4 mm in height and 6.1 mm in width. Buy a case made for the iPhone 17 Pro.
Which is easier to use with one hand?
The iPhone 17 Pro, because it is 6.1 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 17 Pro Max: manufacturer spec page
See each phone's page for the full spec: iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max.