iPhone 18 Pro Max vs iPhone 17 Pro

The iPhone 17 Pro is 6.1 millimetres0.24 inches narrower and 43 grams1.52 ounces lighter than the iPhone 18 Pro Max.

The iPhone 18 Pro Max on Amazon (paid link) arrives fresh from the cycle with significantly better battery life, while the iPhone 17 Pro (paid link) is already discontinued and found on the renewed market. You will feel the bigger, heavier body in the Max, but it lasts much longer than last year’s model.

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Easier one-handed: iPhone 17 Pro

Pocket: iPhone 17 Pro

Weight difference: Noticeable

iPhone 18 Pro Max
from $1,299 at launch.
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iPhone 17 Pro
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 18 Pro Max
from $1,299 at launch.
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iPhone 17 Pro
from $1,099 at launch.
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HeightWidthDepthWeight18 Pro Max163.4 millimetres6.43 inches78.0 millimetres3.07 inches8.75 millimetres0.34 inches249 grams8.78 ounces17 Pro150.0 millimetres, 13.4 millimetres less5.91 inches, 0.53 inches less71.9 millimetres, 6.1 millimetres less2.83 inches, 0.24 inches less8.75 millimetres, the same0.34 inches, the same206 grams, 43 grams less7.27 ounces, 1.52 ounces less

Height: 18 Pro Max 163.4 millimetres, 17 Pro 150.0 millimetres.Height: 18 Pro Max 6.43 inches, 17 Pro 5.91 inches.Width: 18 Pro Max 78.0 millimetres, 17 Pro 71.9 millimetres.Width: 18 Pro Max 3.07 inches, 17 Pro 2.83 inches.Depth: 18 Pro Max 8.75 millimetres, 17 Pro 8.75 millimetres.Depth: 18 Pro Max 0.34 inches, 17 Pro 0.34 inches.Weight: 18 Pro Max 249 grams, 17 Pro 206 grams.Weight: 18 Pro Max 8.78 ounces, 17 Pro 7.27 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone 17 Pro. Differences are given against iPhone 18 Pro Max.
Specification	18 Pro Max	17 Pro

Height	163.4 millimetres6.43 inches	150.0 millimetres, 13.4 millimetres less5.91 inches, 0.53 inches less
Width	78.0 millimetres3.07 inches	71.9 millimetres, 6.1 millimetres less2.83 inches, 0.24 inches less
Depth	8.75 millimetres0.34 inches	8.75 millimetres, the same0.34 inches, the same
Weight	249 grams8.78 ounces	206 grams, 43 grams less7.27 ounces, 1.52 ounces less
Volume	111.5 cubic centimetres6.81 cubic inches	94.4 cubic centimetres, 17.2 cubic centimetres less5.76 cubic inches, 1.05 cubic inches less
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.	91 percent	89 percent, 1 percent less

Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.	6.9 inches	6.3 inches, 0.6 inches less
Resolution	1320 × 2868	1206 × 2622
Pixel density	460 pixels per inch	460 pixels per inch, the same
Cutout	Dynamic Island	Dynamic Island

Rear main	48MP Fusion, variable aperture f/1.48-f/4.0	48MP
Rear ultra-wide	48MP Fusion f/2.2	—
Rear telephoto	48MP Fusion 100mm (4x optical, 8x optical-quality)	—
Front camera	18MP Center Stage f/1.9	12MP

Chip	A20 Pro	A19 Pro
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.	45 hrs	32 hrs

Port	USB-C	USB-C
Wireless	5G · Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Apple C2 modem	5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth
Water resistance	IP68 (6m for 30 min)	IP68 (6m for 30 min)

Storage	256 GB – 2 TB	256 GB – 1 TB
Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars.	1,299 dollars	1,099 dollars, 200 dollars less

Released	Sep 2026	Sep 2025
Status	Current	Discontinued

Dimensions

The iPhone 17 Pro is 13.4 mm (0.53 in) shorter, 6.1 mm (0.24 in) narrower and 43 g (1.52 oz) lighter than the iPhone 18 Pro Max. The iPhone 18 Pro Max measures 163.4 × 78.0 × 8.75 mm (6.43 × 3.07 × 0.34 in) and weighs 249 g (8.78 oz). The iPhone 17 Pro measures 150.0 × 71.9 × 8.75 mm (5.91 × 2.83 × 0.34 in) and weighs 206 g (7.27 oz).

Questions about these phones

How much bigger is the iPhone 18 Pro Max than the iPhone 17 Pro?

The iPhone 18 Pro Max is 13.4 mm taller and 6.1 mm wider than the iPhone 17 Pro.

Which phone is lighter between the iPhone 18 Pro Max and iPhone 17 Pro?

The iPhone 17 Pro is 43 grams lighter than the iPhone 18 Pro Max.

What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 18 Pro Max and iPhone 17 Pro?

The iPhone 18 Pro Max has a 6.9 inch display while the iPhone 17 Pro has a 6.3 inch display.

Is the iPhone 17 Pro easier to use one-handed than the iPhone 18 Pro Max?

The iPhone 17 Pro is easier to use one-handed than the iPhone 18 Pro Max.

How well do the iPhone 18 Pro Max and iPhone 17 Pro fit in a pocket?

Both fit in a typical men's jeans pocket but the iPhone 17 Pro is more pocketable.

Is the iPhone 18 Pro Max worth the upgrade over the iPhone 17 Pro for size alone?

Whether the iPhone 18 Pro Max is worth the upgrade over the iPhone 17 Pro depends on your preference for size and battery.

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