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iPhone 15 Pro Max vs iPhone 17

Quick answer

The iPhone 17 is 5.2 millimetres0.20 inches narrower and 44 grams1.55 ounces lighter than the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Dropping down to the iPhone 17 on Amazon (paid link) sheds notable weight and shrinks the footprint, making one-handed use genuinely comfortable compared to the hefty iPhone 15 Pro Max (paid link). You trade away the long-reach zoom camera for a significantly lighter daily carry and a faster chip. If you are tired of a heavy max phone, the iPhone 17 is a welcome relief.

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Easier one-handediPhone 17

PocketiPhone 17

Weight differenceNoticeable

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HeightWidthDepthWeight15 Pro Max159.9 millimetres6.30 inches76.7 millimetres3.02 inches8.25 millimetres0.32 inches221 grams7.80 ounces17149.6 millimetres, 10.3 millimetres less5.89 inches, 0.41 inches less71.5 millimetres, 5.2 millimetres less2.81 inches, 0.20 inches less7.95 millimetres, 0.30 millimetres less0.31 inches, 0.01 inches less177 grams, 44 grams less6.24 ounces, 1.55 ounces less

Height: 15 Pro Max 159.9 millimetres, 17 149.6 millimetres.Height: 15 Pro Max 6.30 inches, 17 5.89 inches.Width: 15 Pro Max 76.7 millimetres, 17 71.5 millimetres.Width: 15 Pro Max 3.02 inches, 17 2.81 inches.Depth: 15 Pro Max 8.25 millimetres, 17 7.95 millimetres.Depth: 15 Pro Max 0.32 inches, 17 0.31 inches.Weight: 15 Pro Max 221 grams, 17 177 grams.Weight: 15 Pro Max 7.80 ounces, 17 6.24 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 17. Differences are given against iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Specification15 Pro Max17
Height159.9 millimetres6.30 inches149.6 millimetres, 10.3 millimetres less5.89 inches, 0.41 inches less
Width76.7 millimetres3.02 inches71.5 millimetres, 5.2 millimetres less2.81 inches, 0.20 inches less
Depth8.25 millimetres0.32 inches7.95 millimetres, 0.30 millimetres less0.31 inches, 0.01 inches less
Weight221 grams7.80 ounces177 grams, 44 grams less6.24 ounces, 1.55 ounces less
Volume101.2 cubic centimetres6.17 cubic inches85.0 cubic centimetres, 16.1 cubic centimetres less5.19 cubic inches, 0.99 cubic inches less
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.90 percent90 percent, the same
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
ChipA17 ProA19
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.29 hrs30 hrs
PortUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth
Water resistanceIP68 (6m for 30 min)IP68 (6m for 30 min)
Storage256 GB – 1 TB256 – 512 GB
Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars.1,199 dollars799 dollars, 400 dollars less
ReleasedSep 2023Sep 2025
StatusDiscontinuedCurrent

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Questions about these phones

How do the dimensions of the iPhone 17 and iPhone 15 Pro Max compare?

The iPhone 17 is 10.3 mm shorter and 5.2 mm narrower than the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Which phone is lighter between the iPhone 17 and iPhone 15 Pro Max?

The iPhone 17 is 44 g lighter than the iPhone 15 Pro Max, making the weight difference noticeable.

Which phone is better for one-handed use and smaller hands?

The iPhone 17 is easier to use with one hand and better suited for smaller hands than the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Do both the iPhone 17 and iPhone 15 Pro Max fit in a pocket?

Both phones fit inside a typical men's jeans pocket, but neither fits comfortably in a typical women's jeans pocket.

What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 17 and iPhone 15 Pro Max?

The iPhone 17 features a 6.3-inch display, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max has a larger 6.7-inch screen.

Is the size reduction from the iPhone 15 Pro Max to the iPhone 17 significant?

Moving from the iPhone 15 Pro Max to the iPhone 17 results in a noticeably smaller and lighter device with a 16.14 cm³ reduction in overall volume.