iPhone 17 vs iPhone 17 Pro Max
Quick answer
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is 6.5 millimetres0.26 inches wider and 56 grams1.98 ounces heavier than the iPhone 17.
The iPhone 17 on Amazon (paid link) is significantly easier to manage in one hand and slips into pockets far more comfortably than the iPhone 17 Pro Max (paid link). The Pro Max demands two-handed use and makes its heavier footprint felt instantly, trading away ergonomics for maximum screen estate and extended battery reach. If you want pocketability and easier daily handling, stick with the iPhone 17.
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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 17 Pro Max: 163.4 by 78 by 8.75 millimetres, 233 grams.
17, 17 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 $1,199 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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Height: 17 149.6 millimetres, 17 Pro Max 163.4 millimetres.Height: 17 5.89 inches, 17 Pro Max 6.43 inches.Width: 17 71.5 millimetres, 17 Pro Max 78.0 millimetres.Width: 17 2.81 inches, 17 Pro Max 3.07 inches.Depth: 17 7.95 millimetres, 17 Pro Max 8.75 millimetres.Depth: 17 0.31 inches, 17 Pro Max 0.34 inches.Weight: 17 177 grams, 17 Pro Max 233 grams.Weight: 17 6.24 ounces, 17 Pro Max 8.22 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 17 | 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 149.6 millimetres5.89 inches | 163.4 millimetres, 13.8 millimetres more6.43 inches, 0.54 inches more |
| Width | 71.5 millimetres2.81 inches | 78.0 millimetres, 6.5 millimetres more3.07 inches, 0.26 inches more |
| Depth | 7.95 millimetres0.31 inches | 8.75 millimetres, 0.80 millimetres more0.34 inches, 0.03 inches more |
| Weight | 177 grams6.24 ounces | 233 grams, 56 grams more8.22 ounces, 1.98 ounces more |
| Volume | 85.0 cubic centimetres5.19 cubic inches | 111.5 cubic centimetres, 26.5 cubic centimetres more6.81 cubic inches, 1.62 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 90 percent | 91 percent, the same |
| 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 | A19 Pro |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 30 hrs | 38 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 – 512 GB | 256 GB – 2 TB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 799 dollars | 1,199 dollars, 400 dollars more |
| Released | Sep 2025 | Sep 2025 |
| Status | Current | Discontinued |
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Questions about these phones
How do the dimensions of the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro Max compare?
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is 13.8 mm taller, 6.5 mm wider, and 0.8 mm deeper than the iPhone 17.
Which phone is lighter between the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro Max?
The iPhone 17 weighs 177 g, which makes it 56 g lighter than the iPhone 17 Pro Max at 233 g.
Do the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro Max fit in a pocket?
Both the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro Max fit inside a typical men's jeans pocket, but neither fits comfortably in a typical women's jeans pocket.
Which model is easier to use with one hand, the iPhone 17 or iPhone 17 Pro Max?
The iPhone 17 is easier to use with one hand and better suited for small hands compared to the larger iPhone 17 Pro Max.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro Max?
The iPhone 17 features a 6.3-inch display, while the iPhone 17 Pro Max comes with a larger 6.9-inch screen.
Is the weight difference noticeable between the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro Max?
Yes, the 56 g weight difference between the iPhone 17 and the heavier iPhone 17 Pro Max is noticeable during daily use.