iPhone 17 vs iPhone 17 Pro Max size
The iPhone 17 measures 149.6 x 71.5 x 7.95 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 16.1% more area than the iPhone 17.
- iPhone 17177 g149.6 x 71.5 x 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 measures up
| Spec | iPhone 17 | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 149.6 mm 5.89 in | 163.4 mm 6.43 in | -13.8 mm (-8.4%) |
| Width | 71.5 mm 2.81 in | 78 mm 3.07 in | -6.5 mm (-8.3%) |
| Thickness | 7.95 mm 0.31 in | 8.75 mm 0.34 in | -0.8 mm (-9.1%) |
| Weight | 177 g 6.2 oz | 233 g 8.2 oz | -56 g (-24.0%) |
| Screen | 6.3 in | 6.9 in | -0.6 in (-8.7%) |
| Front footprint | 107 cm² | 127.5 cm² | -20.5 cm² (-16.1%) |
What the difference feels like
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is 6.5 mm wider, an obvious difference in the hand. If you use your phone one-handed, the iPhone 17 will be easier to reach across.
In a jeans pocket the iPhone 17 Pro Max sits 13.8 mm higher, about 0.54 inches.
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is 0.8 mm thicker. Manufacturers measure thickness without the camera bump, so the real difference at the camera can be larger.
At 56 g heavier (2.0 oz), the iPhone 17 Pro Max is noticeably heftier when you hold it up to read.
Common questions
Is the iPhone 17 bigger than the iPhone 17 Pro Max?
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is the bigger phone. Its front covers 16.1% more area than the iPhone 17. Height differs by 13.8 mm and width by 6.5 mm.
Will a iPhone 17 Pro Max case fit the iPhone 17?
No. A case is cut for one model's exact size, buttons and camera, and these two differ by 13.8 mm in height and 6.5 mm in width. Buy a case made for the iPhone 17.
Which is easier to use with one hand?
The iPhone 17, because it is 6.5 mm narrower. Width matters more than height for reaching across the screen with your thumb.
Cases and prices
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Related comparisons
Sources
- iPhone 17: manufacturer spec page
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: manufacturer spec page
See each phone's page for the full spec: iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro Max.