iPhone 17e vs iPhone X
Quick answer
The iPhone X is the same size as the iPhone 17e, 5 grams0.18 ounces heavier.
The iPhone X on Amazon (paid link) is stuck on iOS 16 and will not see another update, while the 17e (paid link) runs the latest software and lasts all day on a single charge. It sells renewed for roughly a hundred dollars, but that price reflects its age and missing features. If you want a phone that keeps up with the rest of your ecosystem, the 17e is the clear choice. If you need the absolute latest, you should check out the iPhone 17 (paid link).
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Easier one-handed: iPhone X
Pocket: Same
Weight difference: Not noticeable
iPhone 17e
from $599 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)iPhone X
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
Paid link.
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 X: 143.6 by 70.9 by 7.7 millimetres, 174 grams.
17e, X 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 X
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, X 143.6 millimetres.Height: 17e 5.78 inches, X 5.65 inches.Width: 17e 71.5 millimetres, X 70.9 millimetres.Width: 17e 2.81 inches, X 2.79 inches.Depth: 17e 7.80 millimetres, X 7.70 millimetres.Depth: 17e 0.31 inches, X 0.30 inches.Weight: 17e 169 grams, X 174 grams.Weight: 17e 5.96 ounces, X 6.14 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 17e | X |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 146.7 millimetres5.78 inches | 143.6 millimetres, 3.1 millimetres less5.65 inches, 0.12 inches less |
| Width | 71.5 millimetres2.81 inches | 70.9 millimetres, 0.6 millimetres less2.79 inches, 0.02 inches less |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 7.70 millimetres, 0.10 millimetres less0.30 inches, the same |
| Weight | 169 grams5.96 ounces | 174 grams, 5 grams more6.14 ounces, 0.18 ounces more |
| Volume | 81.8 cubic centimetres4.99 cubic inches | 78.4 cubic centimetres, 3.4 cubic centimetres less4.78 cubic inches, 0.21 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 86 percent | 83 percent, 3 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 | 12MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 7MP |
| Chip | A19 | A11 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 26 hrs | 13 hrs |
| Port | USB-C | Lightning |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP67 (1m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 256 – 512 GB | 64 – 256 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 599 dollars | 999 dollars, 400 dollars more |
| Released | Mar 2026 | Nov 2017 |
| Status | Current | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone X is 3.1 mm (0.12 in) shorter, 0.6 mm (0.02 in) narrower, 0.10 mm thinner and 5 g (0.18 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 X measures 143.6 × 70.9 × 7.70 mm (5.65 × 2.79 × 0.30 in) and weighs 174 g (6.14 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much bigger is iPhone 17e than iPhone X?
iPhone 17e is 3.1 mm taller and 0.6 mm wider than iPhone X. The overall volume is slightly larger at 81.8 cm3 compared to 78.4 cm3 for iPhone X.
Which phone has a bigger screen?
iPhone 17e has a 6.1 inch display while iPhone X has a 5.8 inch display. Both devices have similar pixel density around 460 ppi.
Is iPhone 17e lighter than iPhone X?
iPhone 17e weighs 169 g which is 5 g lighter than iPhone X at 174 g. The weight difference is not noticeable in daily use.
Which phone is easier to use one handed?
iPhone X is easier to use one handed and better for small hands. iPhone 17e is larger and may be harder to reach the top of the screen.
Do these phones fit in jeans pockets?
Both iPhone 17e and iPhone X fit in a typical men's jeans pocket. Neither fits in a median women's jeans pocket according to measurements.
Is upgrading from iPhone X to iPhone 17e worth it for size alone?
The size difference is small so upgrading for size alone is not worth it. The main benefits are modern software support and faster performance.