iPhone 17 vs iPhone 14 Pro Max
Quick answer
The iPhone 14 Pro Max is 6.1 millimetres0.24 inches wider and 63 grams2.22 ounces heavier than the iPhone 17.
The iPhone 17 on Amazon (paid link) is significantly lighter and narrower, making it much easier to manage in one hand than the bulky iPhone 14 Pro Max (paid link). You gain modern performance and better battery life in a much more comfortable footprint. If you prefer a massive screen, the iPhone 14 Pro Max remains available renewed for less.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 17
Pocket: iPhone 17
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: 149.6 by 71.5 by 7.95 millimetres, 177 grams. iPhone 14 Pro Max: 160.7 by 77.6 by 7.85 millimetres, 240 grams.
17, 14 Pro Max shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 17
from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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from $1,099 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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Height: 17 149.6 millimetres, 14 Pro Max 160.7 millimetres.Height: 17 5.89 inches, 14 Pro Max 6.33 inches.Width: 17 71.5 millimetres, 14 Pro Max 77.6 millimetres.Width: 17 2.81 inches, 14 Pro Max 3.06 inches.Depth: 17 7.95 millimetres, 14 Pro Max 7.85 millimetres.Depth: 17 0.31 inches, 14 Pro Max 0.31 inches.Weight: 17 177 grams, 14 Pro Max 240 grams.Weight: 17 6.24 ounces, 14 Pro Max 8.47 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 17 | 14 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 149.6 millimetres5.89 inches | 160.7 millimetres, 11.1 millimetres more6.33 inches, 0.44 inches more |
| Width | 71.5 millimetres2.81 inches | 77.6 millimetres, 6.1 millimetres more3.06 inches, 0.24 inches more |
| Depth | 7.95 millimetres0.31 inches | 7.85 millimetres, 0.10 millimetres less0.31 inches, the same |
| Weight | 177 grams6.24 ounces | 240 grams, 63 grams more8.47 ounces, 2.22 ounces more |
| Volume | 85.0 cubic centimetres5.19 cubic inches | 97.9 cubic centimetres, 12.9 cubic centimetres more5.97 cubic inches, 0.78 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 90 percent | 88 percent, 2 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.3 inches | 6.7 inches, 0.4 inches more |
| Resolution | 1206 × 2622 | 1290 × 2796 |
| 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 | A16 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 30 hrs | 29 hrs |
| Port | USB-C | Lightning |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 256 – 512 GB | 128 GB – 1 TB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 799 dollars | 1,099 dollars, 300 dollars more |
| Released | Sep 2025 | Sep 2022 |
| Status | Current | Discontinued |
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Questions about these phones
How do the dimensions of the iPhone 17 and iPhone 14 Pro Max compare?
The iPhone 17 measures 149.6 mm tall by 71.5 mm wide, while the iPhone 14 Pro Max is 160.7 mm tall by 77.6 mm wide. This makes the iPhone 14 Pro Max 11.1 mm taller and 6.1 mm wider than the iPhone 17.
Is the iPhone 17 heavier than the iPhone 14 Pro Max?
No, the iPhone 17 weighs 177 g, which is 63 g lighter than the 240 g iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Which phone is better for one-handed use and smaller hands?
The iPhone 17 is easier to use with one hand and better suited for small hands compared to the iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Do both the iPhone 17 and iPhone 14 Pro Max fit in a pocket?
Both the iPhone 17 and iPhone 14 Pro Max fit in a typical men's jeans pocket, but neither fits in a typical women's jeans pocket.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 17 and iPhone 14 Pro Max?
The iPhone 17 features a 6.3-inch display, whereas the iPhone 14 Pro Max comes with a larger 6.7-inch screen.
How much thickness difference is there between the iPhone 17 and iPhone 14 Pro Max?
The iPhone 17 has a depth of 7.95 mm, while the iPhone 14 Pro Max has a depth of 7.85 mm, making the iPhone 17 just 0.1 mm thicker.