iPhone 11 Pro Max vs iPhone 17e
Quick answer
The iPhone 17e is 6.3 millimetres0.25 inches narrower and 57 grams2.01 ounces lighter than the iPhone 11 Pro Max.
The iPhone 17e on Amazon (paid link) feels much lighter in the hand and disappears into a jacket pocket where the iPhone 11 Pro Max (paid link) still feels like a slab. The newer model comes with a chip that will remain supported for years, while the older one is already on the edge of its update life. Choose the 17e if you prioritize battery life and a smaller footprint over saving cash on renewed stock.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 17e
Pocket: iPhone 17e
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 11 Pro Max
from $1,099 at launch.
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Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 17e
from $599 at launch.
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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 17e: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.8 millimetres, 169 grams.
11 Pro Max, 17e 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 17e
from $599 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 11 Pro Max 158.0 millimetres, 17e 146.7 millimetres.Height: 11 Pro Max 6.22 inches, 17e 5.78 inches.Width: 11 Pro Max 77.8 millimetres, 17e 71.5 millimetres.Width: 11 Pro Max 3.06 inches, 17e 2.81 inches.Depth: 11 Pro Max 8.10 millimetres, 17e 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 11 Pro Max 0.32 inches, 17e 0.31 inches.Weight: 11 Pro Max 226 grams, 17e 169 grams.Weight: 11 Pro Max 7.97 ounces, 17e 5.96 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 11 Pro Max | 17e |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 158.0 millimetres6.22 inches | 146.7 millimetres, 11.3 millimetres less5.78 inches, 0.44 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 | 7.80 millimetres, 0.30 millimetres less0.31 inches, 0.01 inches less |
| Weight | 226 grams7.97 ounces | 169 grams, 57 grams less5.96 ounces, 2.01 ounces less |
| Volume | 99.6 cubic centimetres6.08 cubic inches | 81.8 cubic centimetres, 17.8 cubic centimetres less4.99 cubic inches, 1.08 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 84 percent | 86 percent, 3 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.5 inches | 6.1 inches, 0.4 inches less |
| Resolution | 1242 × 2688 | 1170 × 2532 |
| Pixel density | 458 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, 2 pixels per inch more |
| Cutout | Notch | Notch |
| 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 | 26 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 | 599 dollars, 500 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2019 | Mar 2026 |
| Status | Legacy | Current |
Dimensions
The iPhone 17e is 11.3 mm (0.44 in) shorter, 6.3 mm (0.25 in) narrower, 0.30 mm (0.01 in) thinner and 57 g (2.01 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 17e measures 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.80 mm (5.78 × 2.81 × 0.31 in) and weighs 169 g (5.96 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much smaller is the iPhone 17e compared to the iPhone 11 Pro Max?
The iPhone 17e is 11.3 mm shorter and 6.3 mm narrower than the iPhone 11 Pro Max.
Is the iPhone 17e lighter than the iPhone 11 Pro Max?
Yes, the iPhone 17e is 57 grams lighter than the iPhone 11 Pro Max.
Does the iPhone 17e have a bigger screen than the iPhone 11 Pro Max?
No, the iPhone 17e has a 6.1 inch screen while the iPhone 11 Pro Max has a 6.5 inch screen.
Is the iPhone 17e easier to use one-handed than the iPhone 11 Pro Max?
Yes, the iPhone 17e is easier to use one-handed than the iPhone 11 Pro Max.
Is the iPhone 17e more pocketable than the iPhone 11 Pro Max?
The iPhone 17e is more pocketable than the iPhone 11 Pro Max and both fit in a typical men's jeans pocket.
Is upgrading to the iPhone 17e worth it for size alone compared to the iPhone 11 Pro Max?
Whether it is worth it depends on if you prefer the smaller size of the iPhone 17e over the larger screen of the iPhone 11 Pro Max.