iPhone 17 Pro Max vs iPhone 17e

The iPhone 17e is 16.7 millimetres0.66 inches shorter and 64 grams2.26 ounces lighter than the iPhone 17 Pro Max.

The iPhone 17e on Amazon (paid link) feels significantly lighter and slips into pockets with no effort. You lose ProMotion and all-day battery life, but the price gap between this new model and the discontinued iPhone 17 Pro Max (paid link) is hard to ignore. Stick with the 17e unless you truly need the bigger screen. If you want that bigger screen, the newer iPhone 18 Pro Max (paid link) is the one Apple sells now.

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Easier one-handed: iPhone 17e

Pocket: iPhone 17e

Weight difference: Noticeable

iPhone 17 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 17 Pro Max
from $1,199 at launch.
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iPhone 17e
from $599 at launch.
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HeightWidthDepthWeight17 Pro Max163.4 millimetres6.43 inches78.0 millimetres3.07 inches8.75 millimetres0.34 inches233 grams8.22 ounces17e146.7 millimetres, 16.7 millimetres less5.78 inches, 0.66 inches less71.5 millimetres, 6.5 millimetres less2.81 inches, 0.26 inches less7.80 millimetres, 0.95 millimetres less0.31 inches, 0.04 inches less169 grams, 64 grams less5.96 ounces, 2.26 ounces less

Height: 17 Pro Max 163.4 millimetres, 17e 146.7 millimetres.Height: 17 Pro Max 6.43 inches, 17e 5.78 inches.Width: 17 Pro Max 78.0 millimetres, 17e 71.5 millimetres.Width: 17 Pro Max 3.07 inches, 17e 2.81 inches.Depth: 17 Pro Max 8.75 millimetres, 17e 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 17 Pro Max 0.34 inches, 17e 0.31 inches.Weight: 17 Pro Max 233 grams, 17e 169 grams.Weight: 17 Pro Max 8.22 ounces, 17e 5.96 ounces.

Specifications

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

Height	163.4 millimetres6.43 inches	146.7 millimetres, 16.7 millimetres less5.78 inches, 0.66 inches less
Width	78.0 millimetres3.07 inches	71.5 millimetres, 6.5 millimetres less2.81 inches, 0.26 inches less
Depth	8.75 millimetres0.34 inches	7.80 millimetres, 0.95 millimetres less0.31 inches, 0.04 inches less
Weight	233 grams8.22 ounces	169 grams, 64 grams less5.96 ounces, 2.26 ounces less
Volume	111.5 cubic centimetres6.81 cubic inches	81.8 cubic centimetres, 29.7 cubic centimetres less4.99 cubic inches, 1.81 cubic inches less
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.	91 percent	86 percent, 4 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	A19 Pro	A19
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.	38 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 – 2 TB	256 – 512 GB
Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars.	1,199 dollars	599 dollars, 600 dollars less

Released	Sep 2025	Mar 2026
Status	Discontinued	Current

Dimensions

The iPhone 17e is 16.7 mm (0.66 in) shorter, 6.5 mm (0.26 in) narrower, 0.95 mm (0.04 in) thinner and 64 g (2.26 oz) lighter than the iPhone 17 Pro Max. The iPhone 17 Pro Max measures 163.4 × 78.0 × 8.75 mm (6.43 × 3.07 × 0.34 in) and weighs 233 g (8.22 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 smaller is the iPhone 17e than the iPhone 17 Pro Max?

The iPhone 17e is 16.7 mm shorter and 6.5 mm narrower than the iPhone 17 Pro Max.

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

Yes, the iPhone 17e weighs 64 g less than the iPhone 17 Pro Max.

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

The iPhone 17e has a 6.1 inch display while the iPhone 17 Pro Max has a 6.9 inch display.

Which phone is easier to use one-handed?

The iPhone 17e is easier to use one-handed and better suited for small hands.

Do these 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.

Is upgrading from the iPhone 17e to the iPhone 17 Pro Max worth it for size?

A size-only upgrade from the iPhone 17e to the iPhone 17 Pro Max is not considered worth it.

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