iPhone 17 vs iPhone 16 Pro size
The iPhone 17 measures 149.6 x 71.5 x 7.95 mm and the iPhone 16 Pro measures 149.6 x 71.5 x 8.25 mm. The iPhone 17 and iPhone 16 Pro take up almost exactly the same space in your hand.
- iPhone 17177 g149.6 x 71.5 x 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 measures up
| Spec | iPhone 17 | iPhone 16 Pro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 149.6 mm 5.89 in | 149.6 mm 5.89 in | Same |
| Width | 71.5 mm 2.81 in | 71.5 mm 2.81 in | Same |
| Thickness | 7.95 mm 0.31 in | 8.25 mm 0.32 in | -0.3 mm (-3.6%) |
| Weight | 177 g 6.2 oz | 199 g 7.0 oz | -22 g (-11.1%) |
| Screen | 6.3 in | 6.3 in | Same |
| Front footprint | 107 cm² | 107 cm² | Same |
What the difference feels like
The two are within a fraction of a millimetre 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.
At 22 g heavier (0.8 oz), the iPhone 16 Pro is noticeably heftier when you hold it up to read.
Common questions
Is the iPhone 17 bigger than the iPhone 16 Pro?
The iPhone 17 and iPhone 16 Pro take up almost exactly the same space in your hand. Height differs by 0 mm and width by 0 mm.
Will a iPhone 16 Pro case fit the iPhone 17?
No. A case is cut for one model's exact size, buttons and camera, and these two differ by 0 mm in height and 0 mm in width. Buy a case made for the iPhone 17.
Which is easier to use with one hand?
They are the same width, so neither has an edge for one-handed reach. The shorter phone makes the top corners a little easier to reach.
Cases and prices
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Sources
- iPhone 17: manufacturer spec page
- iPhone 16 Pro: manufacturer spec page
See each phone's page for the full spec: iPhone 17 and iPhone 16 Pro.