iPhone 11 Pro Max vs iPhone 17
Quick answer
The iPhone 17 is 6.3 millimetres0.25 inches narrower and 49 grams1.73 ounces lighter than the iPhone 11 Pro Max.
The iPhone 11 Pro Max on Amazon (paid link) is already on the oldest supported chip, so it is probably next to lose software updates. The iPhone 17 (paid link) delivers a performance jump you feel immediately, runs much longer, and fits the pocket better without adding weight. Paying more for the new model is the only sensible move if you are on the 11.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 17
Pocket: iPhone 17
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 11 Pro Max
from $1,099 at launch.
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Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 17
from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.4 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.1 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone 11 Pro Max: 158 by 77.8 by 8.1 millimetres, 226 grams. iPhone 17: 149.6 by 71.5 by 7.95 millimetres, 177 grams.
11 Pro Max, 17 shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 11 Pro Max
from $1,099 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 17
from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 11 Pro Max 158.0 millimetres, 17 149.6 millimetres.Height: 11 Pro Max 6.22 inches, 17 5.89 inches.Width: 11 Pro Max 77.8 millimetres, 17 71.5 millimetres.Width: 11 Pro Max 3.06 inches, 17 2.81 inches.Depth: 11 Pro Max 8.10 millimetres, 17 7.95 millimetres.Depth: 11 Pro Max 0.32 inches, 17 0.31 inches.Weight: 11 Pro Max 226 grams, 17 177 grams.Weight: 11 Pro Max 7.97 ounces, 17 6.24 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 11 Pro Max | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 158.0 millimetres6.22 inches | 149.6 millimetres, 8.4 millimetres less5.89 inches, 0.33 inches less |
| Width | 77.8 millimetres3.06 inches | 71.5 millimetres, 6.3 millimetres less2.81 inches, 0.25 inches less |
| Depth | 8.10 millimetres0.32 inches | 7.95 millimetres, 0.15 millimetres less0.31 inches, 0.01 inches less |
| Weight | 226 grams7.97 ounces | 177 grams, 49 grams less6.24 ounces, 1.73 ounces less |
| Volume | 99.6 cubic centimetres6.08 cubic inches | 85.0 cubic centimetres, 14.5 cubic centimetres less5.19 cubic inches, 0.89 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 84 percent | 90 percent, 7 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.5 inches | 6.3 inches, 0.2 inches less |
| Resolution | 1242 × 2688 | 1206 × 2622 |
| Pixel density | 458 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, 2 pixels per inch more |
| Cutout | Notch | Dynamic Island |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A13 Bionic | A19 |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 20 hrs | 30 hrs |
| Port | Lightning | USB-C |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 64 – 512 GB | 256 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 1,099 dollars | 799 dollars, 300 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2019 | Sep 2025 |
| Status | Legacy | Current |
Dimensions
The iPhone 17 is 8.4 mm (0.33 in) shorter, 6.3 mm (0.25 in) narrower, 0.15 mm (0.01 in) thinner and 49 g (1.73 oz) lighter than the iPhone 11 Pro Max. The iPhone 11 Pro Max measures 158.0 × 77.8 × 8.10 mm (6.22 × 3.06 × 0.32 in) and weighs 226 g (7.97 oz). The iPhone 17 measures 149.6 × 71.5 × 7.95 mm (5.89 × 2.81 × 0.31 in) and weighs 177 g (6.24 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much smaller is the iPhone 17 than the iPhone 11 Pro Max?
The iPhone 17 is 8.4 mm shorter and 6.3 mm narrower than the iPhone 11 Pro Max.
Is the iPhone 17 lighter than the iPhone 11 Pro Max?
Yes, the iPhone 17 is 49 g lighter than the iPhone 11 Pro Max.
Does the iPhone 17 have a bigger screen than the iPhone 11 Pro Max?
The iPhone 17 has a 6.3 inch display, which is 0.2 inch smaller than the iPhone 11 Pro Max screen.
Which phone is easier to use one-handed?
The iPhone 17 is easier to use one-handed and better for small hands than the iPhone 11 Pro Max.
Will the iPhone 17 fit in my jeans pocket?
Both the iPhone 17 and the iPhone 11 Pro Max fit in a typical men's jeans pocket, but neither fits a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is the iPhone 17 worth the upgrade from the iPhone 11 Pro Max?
The size-only upgrade to the iPhone 17 is considered worth it for users seeking a lighter and more pocketable device.