iPhone 17e vs iPhone 18 Pro
Quick answer
The iPhone 18 Pro is 0.95 millimetres0.04 inches thicker and 42 grams1.48 ounces heavier than the iPhone 17e.
The iPhone 17e on Amazon (paid link) stays the sharper choice if you prefer a lighter device that costs Apple sells it for $699 now. The 18 Pro (paid link) launched this month, but you’re mostly paying for longer battery life and a pro camera rather than the extra bulk. If those extras don't sway you, the 17e is the practical pick.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 17e
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 18 Pro
from $1,199 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.4 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.2 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 18 Pro: 150 by 71.9 by 8.75 millimetres, 211 grams.
17e, 18 Pro shown at 2.2 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 17e
from $599 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)iPhone 18 Pro
from $1,199 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 17e 146.7 millimetres, 18 Pro 150.0 millimetres.Height: 17e 5.78 inches, 18 Pro 5.91 inches.Width: 17e 71.5 millimetres, 18 Pro 71.9 millimetres.Width: 17e 2.81 inches, 18 Pro 2.83 inches.Depth: 17e 7.80 millimetres, 18 Pro 8.75 millimetres.Depth: 17e 0.31 inches, 18 Pro 0.34 inches.Weight: 17e 169 grams, 18 Pro 211 grams.Weight: 17e 5.96 ounces, 18 Pro 7.44 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 17e | 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 146.7 millimetres5.78 inches | 150.0 millimetres, 3.3 millimetres more5.91 inches, 0.13 inches more |
| Width | 71.5 millimetres2.81 inches | 71.9 millimetres, 0.4 millimetres more2.83 inches, 0.02 inches more |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 8.75 millimetres, 0.95 millimetres more0.34 inches, 0.04 inches more |
| Weight | 169 grams5.96 ounces | 211 grams, 42 grams more7.44 ounces, 1.48 ounces more |
| Volume | 81.8 cubic centimetres4.99 cubic inches | 94.4 cubic centimetres, 12.6 cubic centimetres more5.76 cubic inches, 0.77 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 86 percent | 89 percent, 3 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.1 inches | 6.3 inches, 0.2 inches more |
| Resolution | 1170 × 2532 | 1206 × 2622 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, the same |
| Cutout | Notch | Dynamic Island |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP Fusion, variable aperture f/1.48-f/4.0 |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | 48MP Fusion f/2.2 |
| Rear telephoto | — | 48MP Fusion 100mm (4x optical, 8x optical-quality) |
| Front camera | 12MP | 18MP Center Stage f/1.9 |
| Chip | A19 | A20 Pro |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 26 hrs | 36 hrs |
| Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 5G · Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Apple C2 modem |
| 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. | 599 dollars | 1,199 dollars, 600 dollars more |
| Released | Mar 2026 | Sep 2026 |
| Status | Current | Current |
Dimensions
The iPhone 18 Pro is 3.3 mm (0.13 in) taller, 0.4 mm (0.02 in) wider, 0.95 mm (0.04 in) thicker and 42 g (1.48 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 18 Pro measures 150.0 × 71.9 × 8.75 mm (5.91 × 2.83 × 0.34 in) and weighs 211 g (7.44 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much bigger is the iPhone 18 Pro than the iPhone 17e?
The iPhone 18 Pro is 3.3 mm taller and 0.4 mm wider than the iPhone 17e. The iPhone 18 Pro is also 0.95 mm deeper.
What is the weight difference between the iPhone 17e and iPhone 18 Pro?
The iPhone 18 Pro weighs 211 g while the iPhone 17e weighs 169 g, making the iPhone 18 Pro 42 g heavier. This difference is noticeable in daily use.
Which phone has a larger screen?
The iPhone 18 Pro has a 6.3 inch display compared to the 6.1 inch screen on the iPhone 17e. Both have the same pixel density.
Which phone is easier to use with one hand?
The iPhone 17e is easier to use with one hand due to its smaller dimensions. The iPhone 17e is also better suited for small hands.
Do these phones fit in a jeans pocket?
The iPhone 17e is more pocketable due to its smaller size, though both fit a typical men's jeans pocket. Neither fits comfortably in a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is the size difference worth upgrading for?
The size upgrade depends on whether you prefer the larger screen and camera of the iPhone 18 Pro. The iPhone 17e remains lighter and more compact.