iPhone 17e vs iPhone 14 Pro Max

The iPhone 14 Pro Max is 6.1 millimetres0.24 inches wider and 71 grams2.50 ounces heavier than the iPhone 17e.

The 14 Pro Max on Amazon (paid link) still has an edge in battery, but the 17e (paid link) is newer, lighter, and supports Apple Intelligence. You can pick up the 14 Pro Max at a discount, but the 17e is the cleaner buy for the future. Stick with the 17e unless you crave the bigger screen.

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Easier one-handed: iPhone 17e

Pocket: iPhone 17e

Weight difference: Noticeable

iPhone 17e
from $599 at launch.
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iPhone 14 Pro Max
from $1,099 at launch.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.3 PX/MM

Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.

iPhone 17e
from $599 at launch.
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iPhone 14 Pro Max
from $1,099 at launch.
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HeightWidthDepthWeight17e146.7 millimetres5.78 inches71.5 millimetres2.81 inches7.80 millimetres0.31 inches169 grams5.96 ounces14 Pro Max160.7 millimetres, 14.0 millimetres more6.33 inches, 0.55 inches more77.6 millimetres, 6.1 millimetres more3.06 inches, 0.24 inches more7.85 millimetres, 0.05 millimetres more0.31 inches, the same240 grams, 71 grams more8.47 ounces, 2.50 ounces more

Height: 17e 146.7 millimetres, 14 Pro Max 160.7 millimetres.Height: 17e 5.78 inches, 14 Pro Max 6.33 inches.Width: 17e 71.5 millimetres, 14 Pro Max 77.6 millimetres.Width: 17e 2.81 inches, 14 Pro Max 3.06 inches.Depth: 17e 7.80 millimetres, 14 Pro Max 7.85 millimetres.Depth: 17e 0.31 inches, 14 Pro Max 0.31 inches.Weight: 17e 169 grams, 14 Pro Max 240 grams.Weight: 17e 5.96 ounces, 14 Pro Max 8.47 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for iPhone 17e, iPhone 14 Pro Max. Differences are given against iPhone 17e.
Specification	17e	14 Pro Max

Height	146.7 millimetres5.78 inches	160.7 millimetres, 14.0 millimetres more6.33 inches, 0.55 inches more
Width	71.5 millimetres2.81 inches	77.6 millimetres, 6.1 millimetres more3.06 inches, 0.24 inches more
Depth	7.80 millimetres0.31 inches	7.85 millimetres, 0.05 millimetres more0.31 inches, the same
Weight	169 grams5.96 ounces	240 grams, 71 grams more8.47 ounces, 2.50 ounces more
Volume	81.8 cubic centimetres4.99 cubic inches	97.9 cubic centimetres, 16.1 cubic centimetres more5.97 cubic inches, 0.98 cubic inches more
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.	86 percent	88 percent, 2 percent more

Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.	6.1 inches	6.7 inches, 0.6 inches more
Resolution	1170 × 2532	1290 × 2796
Pixel density	460 pixels per inch	460 pixels per inch, the same
Cutout	Notch	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.	26 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.	599 dollars	1,099 dollars, 500 dollars more

Released	Mar 2026	Sep 2022
Status	Current	Discontinued

Dimensions

The iPhone 14 Pro Max is 14.0 mm (0.55 in) taller, 6.1 mm (0.24 in) wider, 0.05 mm thicker and 71 g (2.50 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 14 Pro Max measures 160.7 × 77.6 × 7.85 mm (6.33 × 3.06 × 0.31 in) and weighs 240 g (8.47 oz).

Questions about these phones

How much bigger is the iPhone 14 Pro Max than the iPhone 17e?

The iPhone 14 Pro Max is 14 mm taller and 6 mm wider than the iPhone 17e.

Is the iPhone 14 Pro Max heavier than the iPhone 17e?

Yes, the iPhone 14 Pro Max weighs 71 g more than the iPhone 17e.

Which phone has a larger screen, the iPhone 17e or the iPhone 14 Pro Max?

The iPhone 14 Pro Max has a 6.7 inch display, which is 0.6 inch larger than the iPhone 17e.

Is the iPhone 17e easier to use one-handed than the iPhone 14 Pro Max?

The iPhone 17e is easier to use one-handed and is better suited for small hands.

Will the iPhone 17e fit in my jeans pocket?

The iPhone 17e fits in a typical men's jeans pocket but does not fit in a typical women's jeans pocket.

Is it worth upgrading to the iPhone 17e for size alone?

Whether an upgrade for size alone is worth it depends on your preference for a smaller device.

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