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iPhone 14 Pro Max vs iPhone 17

Quick answer

The iPhone 17 is 6.1 millimetres0.24 inches narrower and 63 grams2.22 ounces lighter than the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

The iPhone 17 on Amazon (paid link) is drastically easier to handle and noticeably lighter in the hand compared to the heavier iPhone 14 Pro Max (paid link). You will feel the generational leap in performance and modern features like Apple Intelligence. Keep the older giant if you prefer maximum screen space and longer optical zoom, but otherwise, this trade makes daily carry much more comfortable.

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Easier one-handediPhone 17

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Weight differenceNoticeable

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HeightWidthDepthWeight14 Pro Max160.7 millimetres6.33 inches77.6 millimetres3.06 inches7.85 millimetres0.31 inches240 grams8.47 ounces17149.6 millimetres, 11.1 millimetres less5.89 inches, 0.44 inches less71.5 millimetres, 6.1 millimetres less2.81 inches, 0.24 inches less7.95 millimetres, 0.10 millimetres more0.31 inches, the same177 grams, 63 grams less6.24 ounces, 2.22 ounces less

Height: 14 Pro Max 160.7 millimetres, 17 149.6 millimetres.Height: 14 Pro Max 6.33 inches, 17 5.89 inches.Width: 14 Pro Max 77.6 millimetres, 17 71.5 millimetres.Width: 14 Pro Max 3.06 inches, 17 2.81 inches.Depth: 14 Pro Max 7.85 millimetres, 17 7.95 millimetres.Depth: 14 Pro Max 0.31 inches, 17 0.31 inches.Weight: 14 Pro Max 240 grams, 17 177 grams.Weight: 14 Pro Max 8.47 ounces, 17 6.24 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 17. Differences are given against iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Specification14 Pro Max17
Height160.7 millimetres6.33 inches149.6 millimetres, 11.1 millimetres less5.89 inches, 0.44 inches less
Width77.6 millimetres3.06 inches71.5 millimetres, 6.1 millimetres less2.81 inches, 0.24 inches less
Depth7.85 millimetres0.31 inches7.95 millimetres, 0.10 millimetres more0.31 inches, the same
Weight240 grams8.47 ounces177 grams, 63 grams less6.24 ounces, 2.22 ounces less
Volume97.9 cubic centimetres5.97 cubic inches85.0 cubic centimetres, 12.9 cubic centimetres less5.19 cubic inches, 0.78 cubic inches less
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.88 percent90 percent, 2 percent more
Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.6.7 inches6.3 inches, 0.4 inches less
Resolution1290 × 27961206 × 2622
Pixel density460 pixels per inch460 pixels per inch, the same
CutoutDynamic IslandDynamic Island
Rear main48MP48MP
Rear ultra-wide——
Rear telephoto——
Front camera12MP12MP
ChipA16 BionicA19
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.29 hrs30 hrs
PortLightningUSB-C
Wireless4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth
Water resistanceIP68 (6m for 30 min)IP68 (6m for 30 min)
Storage128 GB – 1 TB256 – 512 GB
Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars.1,099 dollars799 dollars, 300 dollars less
ReleasedSep 2022Sep 2025
StatusDiscontinuedCurrent

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Questions about these phones

How do the dimensions of the iPhone 17 and the iPhone 14 Pro Max compare?

The iPhone 17 is 11.1 mm shorter and 6.1 mm narrower than the iPhone 14 Pro Max. It also features a depth of 7.95 mm compared to 7.85 mm on the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Is the iPhone 17 lighter than the iPhone 14 Pro Max?

Yes, the iPhone 17 weighs 177 g, which makes it 63 g lighter than the 240 g iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Which phone has the larger screen size?

The iPhone 14 Pro Max has a 6.7-inch display, while the iPhone 17 comes with a smaller 6.3-inch screen.

Does the iPhone 17 fit in a pocket more easily than the iPhone 14 Pro Max?

Both models fit inside a typical men's jeans pocket, but the lighter and narrower build of the iPhone 17 offers a more manageable fit.

Can I use the iPhone 17 comfortably with one hand?

The iPhone 17 provides an easier one-handed experience and suits small hands better than the larger iPhone 14 Pro Max.

How much screen space do you lose switching from the iPhone 14 Pro Max to the iPhone 17?

Switching to the iPhone 17 reduces your display size by 0.4 inches compared to the 6.7-inch screen on the iPhone 14 Pro Max.