iPhone 13 Pro Max vs iPhone 17e

The iPhone 17e is 6.6 millimetres0.26 inches narrower and 71 grams2.50 ounces lighter than the iPhone 13 Pro Max.

The iPhone 17e on Amazon (paid link) has a dramatically lighter and narrower body than the iPhone 13 Pro Max (paid link), making it much easier to reach on in one hand. You give up the smoother refresh rate and slightly longer battery life for that size, and the new model costs around $699 while the older one is available renewed for roughly $400. Pick the 17e if comfort is your priority; keep the 13 Pro Max if you want a bigger display and higher frame rates.

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Easier one-handed: iPhone 17e

Pocket: iPhone 17e

Weight difference: Noticeable

iPhone 13 Pro Max
from $1,099 at launch.
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iPhone 17e
from $599 at launch.
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Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.

iPhone 13 Pro Max
from $1,099 at launch.
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iPhone 17e
from $599 at launch.
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HeightWidthDepthWeight13 Pro Max160.8 millimetres6.33 inches78.1 millimetres3.07 inches7.65 millimetres0.30 inches240 grams8.47 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, 0.15 millimetres more0.31 inches, 0.01 inches more169 grams, 71 grams less5.96 ounces, 2.50 ounces less

Height: 13 Pro Max 160.8 millimetres, 17e 146.7 millimetres.Height: 13 Pro Max 6.33 inches, 17e 5.78 inches.Width: 13 Pro Max 78.1 millimetres, 17e 71.5 millimetres.Width: 13 Pro Max 3.07 inches, 17e 2.81 inches.Depth: 13 Pro Max 7.65 millimetres, 17e 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 13 Pro Max 0.30 inches, 17e 0.31 inches.Weight: 13 Pro Max 240 grams, 17e 169 grams.Weight: 13 Pro Max 8.47 ounces, 17e 5.96 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 17e. Differences are given against iPhone 13 Pro Max.
Specification	13 Pro Max	17e

Height	160.8 millimetres6.33 inches	146.7 millimetres, 14.1 millimetres less5.78 inches, 0.56 inches less
Width	78.1 millimetres3.07 inches	71.5 millimetres, 6.6 millimetres less2.81 inches, 0.26 inches less
Depth	7.65 millimetres0.30 inches	7.80 millimetres, 0.15 millimetres more0.31 inches, 0.01 inches more
Weight	240 grams8.47 ounces	169 grams, 71 grams less5.96 ounces, 2.50 ounces less
Volume	96.1 cubic centimetres5.86 cubic inches	81.8 cubic centimetres, 14.3 cubic centimetres less4.99 cubic inches, 0.87 cubic inches less
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.	87 percent	86 percent, 1 percent less

Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.	6.7 inches	6.1 inches, 0.6 inches less
Resolution	1284 × 2778	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	A15 Bionic	A19
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.	28 hrs	26 hrs

Port	Lightning	USB-C
Wireless	4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth	5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth
Water resistance	IP68 (6m for 30 min)	IP68 (6m for 30 min)

Storage	128 GB – 1 TB	256 – 512 GB
Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars.	1,099 dollars	599 dollars, 500 dollars less

Released	Sep 2021	Mar 2026
Status	Discontinued	Current

Dimensions

The iPhone 17e is 14.1 mm (0.56 in) shorter, 6.6 mm (0.26 in) narrower, 0.15 mm (0.01 in) thicker and 71 g (2.50 oz) lighter than the iPhone 13 Pro Max. The iPhone 13 Pro Max measures 160.8 × 78.1 × 7.65 mm (6.33 × 3.07 × 0.30 in) and weighs 240 g (8.47 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).

Questions about these phones

How much shorter is the iPhone 17e than the iPhone 13 Pro Max?

The iPhone 17e is 14.1 mm shorter and 6.6 mm narrower than the iPhone 13 Pro Max.

Is the iPhone 17e lighter than the iPhone 13 Pro Max?

The iPhone 17e is 71 grams lighter than the iPhone 13 Pro Max. This weight difference is noticeable.

What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 17e and iPhone 13 Pro Max?

The iPhone 17e has a 6.1-inch display while the iPhone 13 Pro Max has a 6.7-inch display.

Which phone is easier to use one-handed?

The iPhone 17e is easier to use one-handed and better for small hands than the iPhone 13 Pro Max.

Do these phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?

Both the iPhone 13 Pro Max and the iPhone 17e fit in a typical men's jeans pocket but the iPhone 17e is more pocketable.

Is upgrading to the iPhone 17e worth it for size alone?

Whether the iPhone 17e is a size-only upgrade worth it depends on your preference.

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