iPhone 11 Pro vs iPhone 17
Quick answer
The iPhone 17 is 5.6 millimetres0.22 inches taller and 11 grams0.39 ounces lighter than the iPhone 11 Pro.
The iPhone 17 on Amazon (paid link) feels like a full leap forward, not just a bigger screen. It lasts longer by a wide margin and stays faster for years ahead, while the 11 Pro (paid link) is on the oldest chip that still gets updates and is probably next to go.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 11 Pro
Pocket: iPhone 17
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 11 Pro
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.4 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.2 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone 11 Pro: 144 by 71.4 by 8.1 millimetres, 188 grams. iPhone 17: 149.6 by 71.5 by 7.95 millimetres, 177 grams.
11 Pro, 17 shown at 2.2 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 11 Pro
from $999 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 144.0 millimetres, 17 149.6 millimetres.Height: 11 Pro 5.67 inches, 17 5.89 inches.Width: 11 Pro 71.4 millimetres, 17 71.5 millimetres.Width: 11 Pro 2.81 inches, 17 2.81 inches.Depth: 11 Pro 8.10 millimetres, 17 7.95 millimetres.Depth: 11 Pro 0.32 inches, 17 0.31 inches.Weight: 11 Pro 188 grams, 17 177 grams.Weight: 11 Pro 6.63 ounces, 17 6.24 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 11 Pro | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 144.0 millimetres5.67 inches | 149.6 millimetres, 5.6 millimetres more5.89 inches, 0.22 inches more |
| Width | 71.4 millimetres2.81 inches | 71.5 millimetres, 0.1 millimetres more2.81 inches, the same |
| Depth | 8.10 millimetres0.32 inches | 7.95 millimetres, 0.15 millimetres less0.31 inches, 0.01 inches less |
| Weight | 188 grams6.63 ounces | 177 grams, 11 grams less6.24 ounces, 0.39 ounces less |
| Volume | 83.3 cubic centimetres5.08 cubic inches | 85.0 cubic centimetres, 1.8 cubic centimetres more5.19 cubic inches, 0.11 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 82 percent | 90 percent, 8 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 5.8 inches | 6.3 inches, 0.5 inches more |
| Resolution | 1125 × 2436 | 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. | 18 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. | 999 dollars | 799 dollars, 200 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2019 | Sep 2025 |
| Status | Legacy | Current |
Dimensions
The iPhone 17 is 5.6 mm (0.22 in) taller, 0.1 mm wider, 0.15 mm (0.01 in) thinner and 11 g (0.39 oz) lighter than the iPhone 11 Pro. The iPhone 11 Pro measures 144.0 × 71.4 × 8.10 mm (5.67 × 2.81 × 0.32 in) and weighs 188 g (6.63 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 taller is the iPhone 17 than the iPhone 11 Pro?
The iPhone 17 is 5.6 mm taller than the iPhone 11 Pro. This height difference is visible when holding the devices side by side.
Is the iPhone 17 lighter than the iPhone 11 Pro?
The iPhone 17 is 11 grams lighter than the iPhone 11 Pro. This weight difference is noticeable when holding the phones.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 17?
The iPhone 17 has a 6.3 inch display while the iPhone 11 Pro has a 5.8 inch display. The iPhone 17 offers 0.5 inches more screen space.
Which phone is better for one-handed use?
The iPhone 11 Pro is easier to use with one hand than the iPhone 17. It is better suited for small hands due to its smaller dimensions.
Does the iPhone 17 fit better in a pocket than the iPhone 11 Pro?
The iPhone 17 is more pocketable than the iPhone 11 Pro. Both fit in a typical men's jeans pocket but the iPhone 17 is less bulky.
Is upgrading to the iPhone 17 worth it for size alone?
Upgrading for size is worth it if you want a larger screen and lighter weight. The iPhone 17 provides a noticeable increase in display area over the iPhone 11 Pro.