iPhone 16 Pro Max vs iPhone 17e

The iPhone 17e is 16.3 millimetres0.64 inches shorter and 58 grams2.05 ounces lighter than the iPhone 16 Pro Max.

The iPhone 16 Pro Max on Amazon (paid link) delivers a larger display and longer battery life, though it feels heavier and costs more as a renewed device. The iPhone 17e (paid link) is lighter and cheaper with a newer chip, but sacrifices screen smoothness and endurance. Choose the 16 Pro Max for battery priority; the 17e fits comfort and value seekers better.

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Easier one-handed: iPhone 17e

Pocket: iPhone 17e

Weight difference: Noticeable

iPhone 16 Pro Max
from $1,199 at launch.
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iPhone 17e
from $599 at launch.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.3 PX/MM

Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.

iPhone 16 Pro Max
from $1,199 at launch.
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iPhone 17e
from $599 at launch.
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HeightWidthDepthWeight16 Pro Max163.0 millimetres6.42 inches77.6 millimetres3.06 inches8.25 millimetres0.32 inches227 grams8.01 ounces17e146.7 millimetres, 16.3 millimetres less5.78 inches, 0.64 inches less71.5 millimetres, 6.1 millimetres less2.81 inches, 0.24 inches less7.80 millimetres, 0.45 millimetres less0.31 inches, 0.02 inches less169 grams, 58 grams less5.96 ounces, 2.05 ounces less

Height: 16 Pro Max 163.0 millimetres, 17e 146.7 millimetres.Height: 16 Pro Max 6.42 inches, 17e 5.78 inches.Width: 16 Pro Max 77.6 millimetres, 17e 71.5 millimetres.Width: 16 Pro Max 3.06 inches, 17e 2.81 inches.Depth: 16 Pro Max 8.25 millimetres, 17e 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 16 Pro Max 0.32 inches, 17e 0.31 inches.Weight: 16 Pro Max 227 grams, 17e 169 grams.Weight: 16 Pro Max 8.01 ounces, 17e 5.96 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 17e. Differences are given against iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Specification	16 Pro Max	17e

Height	163.0 millimetres6.42 inches	146.7 millimetres, 16.3 millimetres less5.78 inches, 0.64 inches less
Width	77.6 millimetres3.06 inches	71.5 millimetres, 6.1 millimetres less2.81 inches, 0.24 inches less
Depth	8.25 millimetres0.32 inches	7.80 millimetres, 0.45 millimetres less0.31 inches, 0.02 inches less
Weight	227 grams8.01 ounces	169 grams, 58 grams less5.96 ounces, 2.05 ounces less
Volume	104.4 cubic centimetres6.37 cubic inches	81.8 cubic centimetres, 22.5 cubic centimetres less4.99 cubic inches, 1.38 cubic inches less
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.	91 percent	86 percent, 5 percent less

Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.	6.9 inches	6.1 inches, 0.8 inches less
Resolution	1320 × 2868	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	A18 Pro	A19
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.	33 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	256 GB – 1 TB	256 – 512 GB
Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars.	1,199 dollars	599 dollars, 600 dollars less

Released	Sep 2024	Mar 2026
Status	Discontinued	Current

Dimensions

The iPhone 17e is 16.3 mm (0.64 in) shorter, 6.1 mm (0.24 in) narrower, 0.45 mm (0.02 in) thinner and 58 g (2.05 oz) lighter than the iPhone 16 Pro Max. The iPhone 16 Pro Max measures 163.0 × 77.6 × 8.25 mm (6.42 × 3.06 × 0.32 in) and weighs 227 g (8.01 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 16 Pro Max?

The iPhone 17e is 16.3 mm shorter and 6.1 mm narrower than the iPhone 16 Pro Max.

How much lighter is the iPhone 17e compared to the iPhone 16 Pro Max?

The iPhone 17e weighs 58 grams less than the iPhone 16 Pro Max.

What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 16 Pro Max and iPhone 17e?

The iPhone 16 Pro Max has a 6.9 inch screen whereas the iPhone 17e has a 6.1 inch screen.

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 16 Pro Max.

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

Both phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket but the iPhone 17e is more pocketable overall.

Is going from the iPhone 16 Pro Max to the iPhone 17e worth it for size alone?

It depends on your preference as the verdict notes the size change is notable but personal.

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