iPhone 17 Pro Max vs iPhone 18 Pro

The iPhone 18 Pro is 6.1 millimetres0.24 inches narrower and 13.4 millimetres0.53 inches shorter than the iPhone 17 Pro Max.

The iPhone 18 Pro on Amazon (paid link) offers a sharper grip with its new design, but the iPhone 17 Pro Max (paid link) keeps playing videos longer once the sun goes down. Buy the fresh 18 Pro for speed, or grab a renewed 17 Pro Max if you want the better battery without paying full retail.

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Easier one-handed: iPhone 18 Pro

Pocket: iPhone 18 Pro

Weight difference: Noticeable

iPhone 17 Pro Max
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iPhone 18 Pro
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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
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iPhone 18 Pro
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HeightWidthDepthWeight17 Pro Max163.4 millimetres6.43 inches78.0 millimetres3.07 inches8.75 millimetres0.34 inches233 grams8.22 ounces18 Pro150.0 millimetres, 13.4 millimetres less5.91 inches, 0.53 inches less71.9 millimetres, 6.1 millimetres less2.83 inches, 0.24 inches less8.75 millimetres, the same0.34 inches, the same211 grams, 22 grams less7.44 ounces, 0.78 ounces less

Height: 17 Pro Max 163.4 millimetres, 18 Pro 150.0 millimetres.Height: 17 Pro Max 6.43 inches, 18 Pro 5.91 inches.Width: 17 Pro Max 78.0 millimetres, 18 Pro 71.9 millimetres.Width: 17 Pro Max 3.07 inches, 18 Pro 2.83 inches.Depth: 17 Pro Max 8.75 millimetres, 18 Pro 8.75 millimetres.Depth: 17 Pro Max 0.34 inches, 18 Pro 0.34 inches.Weight: 17 Pro Max 233 grams, 18 Pro 211 grams.Weight: 17 Pro Max 8.22 ounces, 18 Pro 7.44 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 18 Pro. Differences are given against iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Specification	17 Pro Max	18 Pro

Height	163.4 millimetres6.43 inches	150.0 millimetres, 13.4 millimetres less5.91 inches, 0.53 inches less
Width	78.0 millimetres3.07 inches	71.9 millimetres, 6.1 millimetres less2.83 inches, 0.24 inches less
Depth	8.75 millimetres0.34 inches	8.75 millimetres, the same0.34 inches, the same
Weight	233 grams8.22 ounces	211 grams, 22 grams less7.44 ounces, 0.78 ounces less
Volume	111.5 cubic centimetres6.81 cubic inches	94.4 cubic centimetres, 17.2 cubic centimetres less5.76 cubic inches, 1.05 cubic inches less
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.	91 percent	89 percent, 1 percent less

Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.	6.9 inches	6.3 inches, 0.6 inches less
Resolution	1320 × 2868	1206 × 2622
Pixel density	460 pixels per inch	460 pixels per inch, the same
Cutout	Dynamic Island	Dynamic Island

Rear main	48MP	48MP Fusion, variable aperture f/1.48-f/4.0
Rear ultra-wide	—	48MP Fusion f/2.2
Rear telephoto	—	48MP Fusion 100mm (4x optical, 8x optical-quality)
Front camera	12MP	18MP Center Stage f/1.9

Chip	A19 Pro	A20 Pro
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.	38 hrs	36 hrs

Port	USB-C	USB-C
Wireless	5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth	5G · Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Apple C2 modem
Water resistance	IP68 (6m for 30 min)	IP68 (6m for 30 min)

Storage	256 GB – 2 TB	256 GB – 2 TB
Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars.	1,199 dollars	1,199 dollars, the same

Released	Sep 2025	Sep 2026
Status	Discontinued	Current

Dimensions

The iPhone 18 Pro is 13.4 mm (0.53 in) shorter, 6.1 mm (0.24 in) narrower and 22 g (0.78 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 18 Pro measures 150.0 × 71.9 × 8.75 mm (5.91 × 2.83 × 0.34 in) and weighs 211 g (7.44 oz).

Questions about these phones

How much smaller is the iPhone 18 Pro than the iPhone 17 Pro Max?

The iPhone 18 Pro is 13.4 mm shorter and 6.1 mm narrower than the iPhone 17 Pro Max.

Is the iPhone 18 Pro lighter than the iPhone 17 Pro Max?

The iPhone 18 Pro weighs 22 grams less than the iPhone 17 Pro Max.

What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 17 Pro Max and the iPhone 18 Pro?

The iPhone 17 Pro Max has a 6.9 inch display while the iPhone 18 Pro has a 6.3 inch display.

Which phone is easier to use one handed?

The iPhone 18 Pro is easier to use one handed than the iPhone 17 Pro Max.

Do these phones fit in a jeans pocket?

Both the iPhone 17 Pro Max and the iPhone 18 Pro fit in a typical men's jeans pocket.

Is the iPhone 18 Pro worth the upgrade for size alone?

Whether the iPhone 18 Pro is worth the upgrade depends on your preference for a smaller device.

iPhone 17 Pro Max vs iPhone 18 Pro

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