iPhone 17e vs iPhone 15 Pro Max
Quick answer
The iPhone 15 Pro Max is 13.2 millimetres0.52 inches taller and 52 grams1.83 ounces heavier than the iPhone 17e.
The iPhone 17e on Amazon (paid link) is the lighter, newer option that feels great in one hand. The 15 Pro Max (paid link) gives you more screen and battery life, but at a heavier weight and older age. Choose the size that fits your life, not just the year.
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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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from $1,199 at launch.
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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 17e: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.8 millimetres, 169 grams. iPhone 15 Pro Max: 159.9 by 76.7 by 8.25 millimetres, 221 grams.
17e, 15 Pro Max shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 17e
from $599 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)iPhone 15 Pro Max
from $1,199 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 17e 146.7 millimetres, 15 Pro Max 159.9 millimetres.Height: 17e 5.78 inches, 15 Pro Max 6.30 inches.Width: 17e 71.5 millimetres, 15 Pro Max 76.7 millimetres.Width: 17e 2.81 inches, 15 Pro Max 3.02 inches.Depth: 17e 7.80 millimetres, 15 Pro Max 8.25 millimetres.Depth: 17e 0.31 inches, 15 Pro Max 0.32 inches.Weight: 17e 169 grams, 15 Pro Max 221 grams.Weight: 17e 5.96 ounces, 15 Pro Max 7.80 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 17e | 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 146.7 millimetres5.78 inches | 159.9 millimetres, 13.2 millimetres more6.30 inches, 0.52 inches more |
| Width | 71.5 millimetres2.81 inches | 76.7 millimetres, 5.2 millimetres more3.02 inches, 0.20 inches more |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 8.25 millimetres, 0.45 millimetres more0.32 inches, 0.02 inches more |
| Weight | 169 grams5.96 ounces | 221 grams, 52 grams more7.80 ounces, 1.83 ounces more |
| Volume | 81.8 cubic centimetres4.99 cubic inches | 101.2 cubic centimetres, 19.4 cubic centimetres more6.17 cubic inches, 1.18 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 86 percent | 90 percent, 4 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 | A17 Pro |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 26 hrs | 29 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 – 1 TB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 599 dollars | 1,199 dollars, 600 dollars more |
| Released | Mar 2026 | Sep 2023 |
| Status | Current | Discontinued |
Dimensions
The iPhone 15 Pro Max is 13.2 mm (0.52 in) taller, 5.2 mm (0.20 in) wider, 0.45 mm (0.02 in) thicker and 52 g (1.83 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 15 Pro Max measures 159.9 × 76.7 × 8.25 mm (6.30 × 3.02 × 0.32 in) and weighs 221 g (7.80 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much bigger is the iPhone 15 Pro Max than the iPhone 17e?
The iPhone 15 Pro Max is 13.2 mm taller and 5.2 mm wider than the iPhone 17e. The iPhone 15 Pro Max also has a slightly thicker body by 0.45 mm.
Which phone is heavier between the iPhone 17e and iPhone 15 Pro Max?
The iPhone 15 Pro Max weighs 52 grams more than the iPhone 17e. This difference makes the iPhone 15 Pro Max noticeably heavier.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 17e and iPhone 15 Pro Max?
The iPhone 15 Pro Max has a 6.7 inch display while the iPhone 17e has a 6.1 inch display. The screen difference is 0.6 inches.
Is the iPhone 17e easier to use one handed than the iPhone 15 Pro Max?
Yes, the iPhone 17e is easier to use one handed than the iPhone 15 Pro Max. The iPhone 17e is also better for small hands.
Do both the iPhone 17e and iPhone 15 Pro Max fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both the iPhone 17e and iPhone 15 Pro Max fit in a typical men's jeans pocket. The iPhone 17e is more pocketable than the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Is upgrading from the iPhone 17e to the iPhone 15 Pro Max worth it for size only?
No, upgrading for size only is not worth it between the iPhone 17e and iPhone 15 Pro Max. The iPhone 15 Pro Max is heavier and harder to manage.