iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro Max
Quick answer
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is 6.5 millimetres0.26 inches wider and 34 grams1.20 ounces heavier than the iPhone 16 Pro.
The iPhone 16 Pro on Amazon (paid link) is noticeably lighter and simpler to manage with one hand, while the iPhone 17 Pro Max (paid link) gives you a massive display and endurance that comfortably runs longer between charges. You will feel the extra reach and heft in daily carry. Choose the smaller footprint for comfort, or accept the larger bulk if battery stamina is your priority.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 16 Pro
Pocket: iPhone 16 Pro
Weight difference: Noticeable
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 16 Pro: 149.6 by 71.5 by 8.25 millimetres, 199 grams. iPhone 17 Pro Max: 163.4 by 78 by 8.75 millimetres, 233 grams.
16 Pro, 17 Pro Max shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 16 Pro
from $999 at launch.
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from $1,199 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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Height: 16 Pro 149.6 millimetres, 17 Pro Max 163.4 millimetres.Height: 16 Pro 5.89 inches, 17 Pro Max 6.43 inches.Width: 16 Pro 71.5 millimetres, 17 Pro Max 78.0 millimetres.Width: 16 Pro 2.81 inches, 17 Pro Max 3.07 inches.Depth: 16 Pro 8.25 millimetres, 17 Pro Max 8.75 millimetres.Depth: 16 Pro 0.32 inches, 17 Pro Max 0.34 inches.Weight: 16 Pro 199 grams, 17 Pro Max 233 grams.Weight: 16 Pro 7.02 ounces, 17 Pro Max 8.22 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 16 Pro | 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 149.6 millimetres5.89 inches | 163.4 millimetres, 13.8 millimetres more6.43 inches, 0.54 inches more |
| Width | 71.5 millimetres2.81 inches | 78.0 millimetres, 6.5 millimetres more3.07 inches, 0.26 inches more |
| Depth | 8.25 millimetres0.32 inches | 8.75 millimetres, 0.50 millimetres more0.34 inches, 0.02 inches more |
| Weight | 199 grams7.02 ounces | 233 grams, 34 grams more8.22 ounces, 1.20 ounces more |
| Volume | 88.2 cubic centimetres5.39 cubic inches | 111.5 cubic centimetres, 23.3 cubic centimetres more6.81 cubic inches, 1.42 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 90 percent | 91 percent, the same |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.3 inches | 6.9 inches, 0.6 inches more |
| Resolution | 1206 × 2622 | 1320 × 2868 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, the same |
| Cutout | Dynamic Island | Dynamic Island |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A18 Pro | A19 Pro |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 27 hrs | 38 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 GB – 1 TB | 256 GB – 2 TB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 999 dollars | 1,199 dollars, 200 dollars more |
| Released | Sep 2024 | Sep 2025 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
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Questions about these phones
How do the dimensions of the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max compare?
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is 13.8 mm taller, 6.5 mm wider, and 0.5 mm deeper than the iPhone 16 Pro.
Which phone is heavier between the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max?
The iPhone 17 Pro Max weighs 233 g, which makes it 34 g heavier than the 199 g iPhone 16 Pro.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max?
The iPhone 16 Pro features a 6.3-inch display, while the iPhone 17 Pro Max comes with a larger 6.9-inch screen.
Which of these phones is easier to use with one hand?
The iPhone 16 Pro is easier to handle with one hand and better suited for smaller hands compared to the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Will the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max fit in a pocket?
Both the iPhone 16 Pro and the iPhone 17 Pro Max fit inside a typical men's jeans pocket, but neither fits comfortably in a typical women's jeans pocket.
How much does the screen and body size increase from the iPhone 16 Pro to the iPhone 17 Pro Max?
Upgrading to the iPhone 17 Pro Max adds 0.6 inches of screen space alongside an increase in volume of 23.28 cm3 over the iPhone 16 Pro.