iPhone 17e vs iPhone 11 Pro
Quick answer
The iPhone 11 Pro is the same size as the iPhone 17e, 19 grams0.67 ounces heavier.
The iPhone 11 Pro on Amazon (paid link) is the oldest phone still receiving updates, so it will probably be the next to stop getting them. The iPhone 17e (paid link) feels quicker to use, holds charge through busy days, and is light enough to forget in your hand. Buy the 11 Pro for its low renewed price and compact grip, or spend more for the 17e’s lasting power and support.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 11 Pro
Pocket: iPhone 17e
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 17e
from $599 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)iPhone 11 Pro
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
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TRUE SCALE · 1.5 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.3 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone 17e: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.8 millimetres, 169 grams. iPhone 11 Pro: 144 by 71.4 by 8.1 millimetres, 188 grams.
17e, 11 Pro shown at 2.3 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 17e
from $599 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)iPhone 11 Pro
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 17e 146.7 millimetres, 11 Pro 144.0 millimetres.Height: 17e 5.78 inches, 11 Pro 5.67 inches.Width: 17e 71.5 millimetres, 11 Pro 71.4 millimetres.Width: 17e 2.81 inches, 11 Pro 2.81 inches.Depth: 17e 7.80 millimetres, 11 Pro 8.10 millimetres.Depth: 17e 0.31 inches, 11 Pro 0.32 inches.Weight: 17e 169 grams, 11 Pro 188 grams.Weight: 17e 5.96 ounces, 11 Pro 6.63 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 17e | 11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 146.7 millimetres5.78 inches | 144.0 millimetres, 2.7 millimetres less5.67 inches, 0.11 inches less |
| Width | 71.5 millimetres2.81 inches | 71.4 millimetres, 0.1 millimetres less2.81 inches, the same |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 8.10 millimetres, 0.30 millimetres more0.32 inches, 0.01 inches more |
| Weight | 169 grams5.96 ounces | 188 grams, 19 grams more6.63 ounces, 0.67 ounces more |
| Volume | 81.8 cubic centimetres4.99 cubic inches | 83.3 cubic centimetres, 1.5 cubic centimetres more5.08 cubic inches, 0.09 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 86 percent | 82 percent, 4 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.1 inches | 5.8 inches, 0.3 inches less |
| Resolution | 1170 × 2532 | 1125 × 2436 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 458 pixels per inch, 2 pixels per inch less |
| Cutout | Notch | 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. | 26 hrs | 18 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. | 599 dollars | 999 dollars, 400 dollars more |
| Released | Mar 2026 | Sep 2019 |
| Status | Current | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone 11 Pro is 2.7 mm (0.11 in) shorter, 0.1 mm narrower, 0.30 mm (0.01 in) thicker and 19 g (0.67 oz) heavier than the iPhone 17e. The iPhone 17e measures 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.80 mm (5.78 × 2.81 × 0.31 in) and weighs 169 g (5.96 oz). The iPhone 11 Pro measures 144.0 × 71.4 × 8.10 mm (5.67 × 2.81 × 0.32 in) and weighs 188 g (6.63 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much taller is the iPhone 17e than the iPhone 11 Pro?
The iPhone 17e is 2.7 mm taller than the iPhone 11 Pro. The iPhone 17e is also 0.1 mm wider but 0.3 mm thinner.
Which phone is lighter between the iPhone 17e and iPhone 11 Pro?
The iPhone 17e weighs 169 g. The iPhone 11 Pro weighs 188 g, which is 19 g heavier.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 17e and iPhone 11 Pro?
The iPhone 17e has a 6.1 inch display while the iPhone 11 Pro has a 5.8 inch display. The iPhone 17e screen is 0.3 inches larger.
Which phone is better for one-handed use?
The iPhone 11 Pro is easier to use one-handed than the iPhone 17e. The iPhone 11 Pro is also better for small hands.
Does the iPhone 17e fit better in a pocket than the iPhone 11 Pro?
The iPhone 17e is more pocketable than the iPhone 11 Pro. Both fit in a typical men's jeans pocket but neither fits in a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is the iPhone 17e a size upgrade from the iPhone 11 Pro?
The iPhone 17e is slightly larger in height and screen but thinner and lighter than the iPhone 11 Pro. The verdict notes whether the size upgrade is worth it depends on preference.