iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro Max
Quick answer
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is 6.1 millimetres0.24 inches wider and 13.4 millimetres0.53 inches taller than the iPhone 18 Pro.
The iPhone 18 Pro on Amazon (paid link) cuts down the footprint for a vastly more manageable daily carry, while the iPhone 17 Pro Max (paid link) spreads out your media on a much larger canvas. Apple sells the iPhone 18 Pro for the standard list price now, alongside the iPhone 17 Pro Max available renewed. Choose the iPhone 18 Pro for one-handed ease, or stick with the iPhone 17 Pro Max if you live for maximum display space.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 18 Pro
Pocket: iPhone 18 Pro
Weight difference: Noticeable
TRUE SCALE · 1.3 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 18 Pro: 150 by 71.9 by 8.75 millimetres, 211 grams. iPhone 17 Pro Max: 163.4 by 78 by 8.75 millimetres, 233 grams.
18 Pro, 17 Pro Max shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 18 Pro
from $1,199 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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from $1,199 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)
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Height: 18 Pro 150.0 millimetres, 17 Pro Max 163.4 millimetres.Height: 18 Pro 5.91 inches, 17 Pro Max 6.43 inches.Width: 18 Pro 71.9 millimetres, 17 Pro Max 78.0 millimetres.Width: 18 Pro 2.83 inches, 17 Pro Max 3.07 inches.Depth: 18 Pro 8.75 millimetres, 17 Pro Max 8.75 millimetres.Depth: 18 Pro 0.34 inches, 17 Pro Max 0.34 inches.Weight: 18 Pro 211 grams, 17 Pro Max 233 grams.Weight: 18 Pro 7.44 ounces, 17 Pro Max 8.22 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 18 Pro | 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 150.0 millimetres5.91 inches | 163.4 millimetres, 13.4 millimetres more6.43 inches, 0.53 inches more |
| Width | 71.9 millimetres2.83 inches | 78.0 millimetres, 6.1 millimetres more3.07 inches, 0.24 inches more |
| Depth | 8.75 millimetres0.34 inches | 8.75 millimetres, the same0.34 inches, the same |
| Weight | 211 grams7.44 ounces | 233 grams, 22 grams more8.22 ounces, 0.78 ounces more |
| Volume | 94.4 cubic centimetres5.76 cubic inches | 111.5 cubic centimetres, 17.2 cubic centimetres more6.81 cubic inches, 1.05 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 89 percent | 91 percent, 1 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.3 inches | 6.9 inches, 0.6 inches more |
| Resolution | 1206 × 2622 | 1320 × 2868 |
| 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. | 36 hrs | 38 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 – 2 TB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 1,199 dollars | 1,199 dollars, the same |
| Released | Sep 2026 | Sep 2025 |
| Status | Current | Discontinued |
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Questions about these phones
How do the dimensions of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max compare?
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is 13.4 mm taller, 6.1 mm wider, and identical in depth compared to the iPhone 18 Pro.
Which phone is heavier between the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max?
The iPhone 17 Pro Max weighs 233 g, which makes it 22 g heavier than the 211 g iPhone 18 Pro.
Does the iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 17 Pro Max have a larger screen size?
The iPhone 17 Pro Max features a 6.9-inch display, whereas the iPhone 18 Pro comes with a smaller 6.3-inch screen.
Which of these devices is easier to use with one hand?
The iPhone 18 Pro is easier to operate with one hand and suits smaller hands better than the larger iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Do the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max fit into pockets easily?
Both the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone 17 Pro Max fit into a typical men's jeans pocket, but neither fits comfortably in a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is upgrading from the iPhone 17 Pro Max to the iPhone 18 Pro worth it for the size change alone?
Deciding whether the physical reduction from the iPhone 17 Pro Max to the iPhone 18 Pro is worthwhile depends entirely on personal preference between a larger screen canvas and a more compact form factor.