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iPhone 12 Pro Max vs iPhone 17e

Quick answer

The iPhone 17e is 6.6 millimetres0.26 inches narrower and 59 grams2.08 ounces lighter than the iPhone 12 Pro Max.

The iPhone 17e on Amazon (paid link) is lighter and smaller than the 12 Pro Max (paid link), making it genuinely easier to hold all day. Its battery lasts longer, and the A19 chip handles tasks with far less strain than the older A14. If you want a current phone, the 17e is the call; the 12 Pro Max is only a bargain in renewed form.

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Easier one-handediPhone 17e

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Weight differenceNoticeable

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HeightWidthDepthWeight12 Pro Max160.8 millimetres6.33 inches78.1 millimetres3.07 inches7.40 millimetres0.29 inches228 grams8.04 ounces17e146.7 millimetres, 14.1 millimetres less5.78 inches, 0.56 inches less71.5 millimetres, 6.6 millimetres less2.81 inches, 0.26 inches less7.80 millimetres, 0.40 millimetres more0.31 inches, 0.02 inches more169 grams, 59 grams less5.96 ounces, 2.08 ounces less

Height: 12 Pro Max 160.8 millimetres, 17e 146.7 millimetres.Height: 12 Pro Max 6.33 inches, 17e 5.78 inches.Width: 12 Pro Max 78.1 millimetres, 17e 71.5 millimetres.Width: 12 Pro Max 3.07 inches, 17e 2.81 inches.Depth: 12 Pro Max 7.40 millimetres, 17e 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 12 Pro Max 0.29 inches, 17e 0.31 inches.Weight: 12 Pro Max 228 grams, 17e 169 grams.Weight: 12 Pro Max 8.04 ounces, 17e 5.96 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 17e. Differences are given against iPhone 12 Pro Max.
Specification12 Pro Max17e
Height160.8 millimetres6.33 inches146.7 millimetres, 14.1 millimetres less5.78 inches, 0.56 inches less
Width78.1 millimetres3.07 inches71.5 millimetres, 6.6 millimetres less2.81 inches, 0.26 inches less
Depth7.40 millimetres0.29 inches7.80 millimetres, 0.40 millimetres more0.31 inches, 0.02 inches more
Weight228 grams8.04 ounces169 grams, 59 grams less5.96 ounces, 2.08 ounces less
Volume92.9 cubic centimetres5.67 cubic inches81.8 cubic centimetres, 11.1 cubic centimetres less4.99 cubic inches, 0.68 cubic inches less
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.87 percent86 percent, 1 percent less
Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.6.7 inches6.1 inches, 0.6 inches less
Resolution1284 × 27781170 × 2532
Pixel density458 pixels per inch460 pixels per inch, 2 pixels per inch more
CutoutNotchNotch
Rear main48MP48MP
Rear ultra-wide——
Rear telephoto——
Front camera12MP12MP
ChipA14 BionicA19
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.20 hrs26 hrs
PortLightningUSB-C
Wireless5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.05G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth
Water resistanceIP68 (6m for 30 min)IP68 (6m for 30 min)
Storage128 – 512 GB256 – 512 GB
Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars.1,099 dollars599 dollars, 500 dollars less
ReleasedNov 2020Mar 2026
StatusLegacyCurrent

Dimensions

The iPhone 17e is 14.1 mm (0.56 in) shorter, 6.6 mm (0.26 in) narrower, 0.40 mm (0.02 in) thicker and 59 g (2.08 oz) lighter than the iPhone 12 Pro Max. The iPhone 12 Pro Max measures 160.8 × 78.1 × 7.40 mm (6.33 × 3.07 × 0.29 in) and weighs 228 g (8.04 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).

Also compared with iPhone 12 Pro Max

Questions about these phones

How much smaller is the iPhone 17e than the iPhone 12 Pro Max?

The iPhone 17e is 14.1 mm shorter and 6.6 mm narrower than the iPhone 12 Pro Max.

Which phone is lighter?

The iPhone 17e weighs 169 grams while the iPhone 12 Pro Max weighs 228 grams.

Is the screen smaller on the iPhone 17e?

The iPhone 17e has a 6.1 inch display compared to the 6.7 inch screen on the iPhone 12 Pro Max.

Is the iPhone 17e easier to use one-handed?

Yes, the iPhone 17e is rated easier for one-handed use than the iPhone 12 Pro Max based on average adult hand size.

Will the iPhone 17e fit in my pocket?

The iPhone 17e fits in a typical men's jeans pocket but does not fit in a typical women's jeans pocket.

Is the size reduction worth an upgrade?

The iPhone 17e offers a noticeable size and weight reduction compared to the iPhone 12 Pro Max for daily carry.