iPhone 15 Plus vs iPhone 17e
Quick answer
The iPhone 17e is 6.3 millimetres0.25 inches narrower and 32 grams1.13 ounces lighter than the iPhone 15 Plus.
The iPhone 17e on Amazon (paid link) delivers a noticeable speed leap over the 15 Plus (paid link) and fits the hand with far less bulk. Both match up on battery life, but the newer model costs more while offering Apple Intelligence and current status. Pick the 17e if you value a nimble daily driver, or keep the Plus for its wider display.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 17e
Pocket: iPhone 17e
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 15 Plus
from $899 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 · 1.3 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 15 Plus: 160.9 by 77.8 by 7.8 millimetres, 201 grams. iPhone 17e: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.8 millimetres, 169 grams.
15 Plus, 17e shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 15 Plus
from $899 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: 15 Plus 160.9 millimetres, 17e 146.7 millimetres.Height: 15 Plus 6.33 inches, 17e 5.78 inches.Width: 15 Plus 77.8 millimetres, 17e 71.5 millimetres.Width: 15 Plus 3.06 inches, 17e 2.81 inches.Depth: 15 Plus 7.80 millimetres, 17e 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 15 Plus 0.31 inches, 17e 0.31 inches.Weight: 15 Plus 201 grams, 17e 169 grams.Weight: 15 Plus 7.09 ounces, 17e 5.96 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 15 Plus | 17e |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 160.9 millimetres6.33 inches | 146.7 millimetres, 14.2 millimetres less5.78 inches, 0.56 inches less |
| Width | 77.8 millimetres3.06 inches | 71.5 millimetres, 6.3 millimetres less2.81 inches, 0.25 inches less |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 7.80 millimetres, the same0.31 inches, the same |
| Weight | 201 grams7.09 ounces | 169 grams, 32 grams less5.96 ounces, 1.13 ounces less |
| Volume | 97.6 cubic centimetres5.96 cubic inches | 81.8 cubic centimetres, 15.8 cubic centimetres less4.99 cubic inches, 0.97 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 88 percent | 86 percent, 2 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.7 inches | 6.1 inches, 0.6 inches less |
| Resolution | 1290 × 2796 | 1170 × 2532 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, the same |
| Cutout | Dynamic Island | Notch |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A16 Bionic | A19 |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 26 hrs | 26 hrs |
| Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 128 – 512 GB | 256 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 899 dollars | 599 dollars, 300 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2023 | Mar 2026 |
| Status | Discontinued | Current |
Dimensions
The iPhone 17e is 14.2 mm (0.56 in) shorter, 6.3 mm (0.25 in) narrower and 32 g (1.13 oz) lighter than the iPhone 15 Plus. The iPhone 15 Plus measures 160.9 × 77.8 × 7.80 mm (6.33 × 3.06 × 0.31 in) and weighs 201 g (7.09 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 than the iPhone 15 Plus?
The iPhone 17e is 14.2 mm shorter and 6.3 mm narrower than the iPhone 15 Plus. Both phones share the same 7.8 mm depth.
Is the iPhone 17e lighter than the iPhone 15 Plus?
Yes, the iPhone 17e weighs 32 grams less than the iPhone 15 Plus. This weight difference is noticeable when holding the devices.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 15 Plus and iPhone 17e?
The iPhone 15 Plus has a 6.7 inch display while the iPhone 17e has a 6.1 inch display. The difference is 0.6 inches.
Which phone is easier to use one-handed?
The iPhone 17e is easier to use one-handed than the iPhone 15 Plus. It is better suited for small hands due to its smaller width and height.
Do these phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both the iPhone 15 Plus and iPhone 17e fit in a typical men's jeans pocket. Neither fits in a typical women's jeans pocket according to measured standards.
Is upgrading from the iPhone 15 Plus to the iPhone 17e worth it for size?
Whether the size upgrade is worth it depends on your preference for a smaller device. The iPhone 17e offers a more pocketable form factor.