iPhone 17 vs iPhone 11 Pro Max
Quick answer
The iPhone 11 Pro Max is 6.3 millimetres0.25 inches wider and 49 grams1.73 ounces heavier than the iPhone 17.
The iPhone 11 Pro Max on Amazon (paid link) is the oldest iPhone still getting updates, so it is probably next to lose them. The iPhone 17 (paid link) is faster, simply lasts longer, and Apple sells it for $899. It is worth the leap for the comfort and support, not just the speed.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 17
Pocket: iPhone 17
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 17
from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)iPhone 11 Pro Max
from $1,099 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.4 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: 149.6 by 71.5 by 7.95 millimetres, 177 grams. iPhone 11 Pro Max: 158 by 77.8 by 8.1 millimetres, 226 grams.
17, 11 Pro Max shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 17
from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)iPhone 11 Pro Max
from $1,099 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 17 149.6 millimetres, 11 Pro Max 158.0 millimetres.Height: 17 5.89 inches, 11 Pro Max 6.22 inches.Width: 17 71.5 millimetres, 11 Pro Max 77.8 millimetres.Width: 17 2.81 inches, 11 Pro Max 3.06 inches.Depth: 17 7.95 millimetres, 11 Pro Max 8.10 millimetres.Depth: 17 0.31 inches, 11 Pro Max 0.32 inches.Weight: 17 177 grams, 11 Pro Max 226 grams.Weight: 17 6.24 ounces, 11 Pro Max 7.97 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 17 | 11 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 149.6 millimetres5.89 inches | 158.0 millimetres, 8.4 millimetres more6.22 inches, 0.33 inches more |
| Width | 71.5 millimetres2.81 inches | 77.8 millimetres, 6.3 millimetres more3.06 inches, 0.25 inches more |
| Depth | 7.95 millimetres0.31 inches | 8.10 millimetres, 0.15 millimetres more0.32 inches, 0.01 inches more |
| Weight | 177 grams6.24 ounces | 226 grams, 49 grams more7.97 ounces, 1.73 ounces more |
| Volume | 85.0 cubic centimetres5.19 cubic inches | 99.6 cubic centimetres, 14.5 cubic centimetres more6.08 cubic inches, 0.89 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 90 percent | 84 percent, 7 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.3 inches | 6.5 inches, 0.2 inches more |
| Resolution | 1206 × 2622 | 1242 × 2688 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 458 pixels per inch, 2 pixels per inch less |
| Cutout | Dynamic Island | Notch |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A19 | A13 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 30 hrs | 20 hrs |
| Port | USB-C | Lightning |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 256 – 512 GB | 64 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 799 dollars | 1,099 dollars, 300 dollars more |
| Released | Sep 2025 | Sep 2019 |
| Status | Current | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone 11 Pro Max is 8.4 mm (0.33 in) taller, 6.3 mm (0.25 in) wider, 0.15 mm (0.01 in) thicker and 49 g (1.73 oz) heavier than the iPhone 17. The iPhone 17 measures 149.6 × 71.5 × 7.95 mm (5.89 × 2.81 × 0.31 in) and weighs 177 g (6.24 oz). The iPhone 11 Pro Max measures 158.0 × 77.8 × 8.10 mm (6.22 × 3.06 × 0.32 in) and weighs 226 g (7.97 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much bigger is the iPhone 11 Pro Max than the iPhone 17?
The iPhone 11 Pro Max is 8.4 mm taller and 6.3 mm wider than the iPhone 17. It also weighs 49 grams more.
Which phone is easier to use one-handed?
The iPhone 17 is easier to use one-handed than the iPhone 11 Pro Max. Its narrower width and lighter weight help with control.
Do these phones fit in jeans pockets?
Both phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket but not a women's. The iPhone 17 is considered more pocketable due to its smaller size.
What is the screen size difference?
The iPhone 11 Pro Max has a 6.5 inch display while the iPhone 17 has a 6.3 inch display. The difference is 0.2 inches.
Is the weight difference noticeable?
The iPhone 11 Pro Max weighs 226 grams and the iPhone 17 weighs 177 grams. This weight difference is noticeable in the hand.
Is the size upgrade worth it?
Upgrading for size alone from the iPhone 11 Pro Max to the iPhone 17 is not considered worth it. The size change is minimal compared to other factors.