iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro Max
Quick answer
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is 5.7 millimetres0.22 inches wider and 13.0 millimetres0.51 inches taller than the iPhone 17 Pro.
The iPhone 16 Pro Max on Amazon (paid link) gives you a massive canvas and a reach that stretches your thumb, while the iPhone 17 Pro (paid link) pulls back to a compact footprint that fits comfortably in one hand. You trade away maximum screen estate for everyday ease of carry and a lighter feel in the pocket. It comes down to whether you want a theater in your palm or a phone that disappears when you're on the move.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 17 Pro
Pocket: iPhone 17 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 17 Pro: 150 by 71.9 by 8.75 millimetres, 206 grams. iPhone 16 Pro Max: 163 by 77.6 by 8.25 millimetres, 227 grams.
17 Pro, 16 Pro Max shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 17 Pro
from $1,099 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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from $1,199 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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Height: 17 Pro 150.0 millimetres, 16 Pro Max 163.0 millimetres.Height: 17 Pro 5.91 inches, 16 Pro Max 6.42 inches.Width: 17 Pro 71.9 millimetres, 16 Pro Max 77.6 millimetres.Width: 17 Pro 2.83 inches, 16 Pro Max 3.06 inches.Depth: 17 Pro 8.75 millimetres, 16 Pro Max 8.25 millimetres.Depth: 17 Pro 0.34 inches, 16 Pro Max 0.32 inches.Weight: 17 Pro 206 grams, 16 Pro Max 227 grams.Weight: 17 Pro 7.27 ounces, 16 Pro Max 8.01 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 17 Pro | 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 150.0 millimetres5.91 inches | 163.0 millimetres, 13.0 millimetres more6.42 inches, 0.51 inches more |
| Width | 71.9 millimetres2.83 inches | 77.6 millimetres, 5.7 millimetres more3.06 inches, 0.22 inches more |
| Depth | 8.75 millimetres0.34 inches | 8.25 millimetres, 0.50 millimetres less0.32 inches, 0.02 inches less |
| Weight | 206 grams7.27 ounces | 227 grams, 21 grams more8.01 ounces, 0.74 ounces more |
| Volume | 94.4 cubic centimetres5.76 cubic inches | 104.4 cubic centimetres, 10.0 cubic centimetres more6.37 cubic inches, 0.61 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 89 percent | 91 percent, 2 percent more |
| 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 | A19 Pro | A18 Pro |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 32 hrs | 33 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 GB – 1 TB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 1,099 dollars | 1,199 dollars, 100 dollars more |
| Released | Sep 2025 | Sep 2024 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
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Questions about these phones
How do the dimensions of the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max compare?
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is 13 mm taller, 5.7 mm wider, and 0.5 mm thinner than the iPhone 17 Pro.
Which phone is lighter between the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max?
The iPhone 17 Pro weighs 206 g, which makes it 21 g lighter than the 227 g iPhone 16 Pro Max.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max?
The iPhone 17 Pro features a 6.3-inch display, while the larger iPhone 16 Pro Max comes with a 6.9-inch screen.
Is the iPhone 17 Pro easier to use with one hand than the iPhone 16 Pro Max?
Yes, the iPhone 17 Pro is easier to use with one hand and better suited for smaller hands than the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Do both the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max fit in a typical pocket?
Both models fit in a typical men's jeans pocket, but neither fits comfortably in a median women's jeans pocket.
How much smaller is the overall footprint of the iPhone 17 Pro compared to the iPhone 16 Pro Max?
The iPhone 17 Pro has a volume of 94.37 cm³, which is nearly 10 cm³ smaller than the 104.35 cm³ volume of the iPhone 16 Pro Max.