iPhone 7 Plus vs iPhone 17e
Quick answer
The iPhone 17e is 6.4 millimetres0.25 inches narrower and 11.5 millimetres0.45 inches shorter than the iPhone 7 Plus.
The iPhone 7 Plus on Amazon (paid link) no longer gets iOS updates, so it is stuck on its last version. The iPhone 17e (paid link) runs the newest system, offers far better battery life, and fits easier in one hand despite the larger screen. If you need a daily driver that will last years, pick the 17e; if price matters most, the 7 Plus is only viable as a cheap renewal. You might also consider the iPhone 16 Plus (paid link) if you want a larger screen option.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 17e
Pocket: iPhone 17e
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 7 Plus
from $769 at launch.
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Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 17e
from $599 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 7 Plus: 158.2 by 77.9 by 7.3 millimetres, 188 grams. iPhone 17e: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.8 millimetres, 169 grams.
7 Plus, 17e shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 7 Plus
from $769 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 17e
from $599 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 7 Plus 158.2 millimetres, 17e 146.7 millimetres.Height: 7 Plus 6.23 inches, 17e 5.78 inches.Width: 7 Plus 77.9 millimetres, 17e 71.5 millimetres.Width: 7 Plus 3.07 inches, 17e 2.81 inches.Depth: 7 Plus 7.30 millimetres, 17e 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 7 Plus 0.29 inches, 17e 0.31 inches.Weight: 7 Plus 188 grams, 17e 169 grams.Weight: 7 Plus 6.63 ounces, 17e 5.96 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 7 Plus | 17e |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 158.2 millimetres6.23 inches | 146.7 millimetres, 11.5 millimetres less5.78 inches, 0.45 inches less |
| Width | 77.9 millimetres3.07 inches | 71.5 millimetres, 6.4 millimetres less2.81 inches, 0.25 inches less |
| Depth | 7.30 millimetres0.29 inches | 7.80 millimetres, 0.50 millimetres more0.31 inches, 0.02 inches more |
| Weight | 188 grams6.63 ounces | 169 grams, 19 grams less5.96 ounces, 0.67 ounces less |
| Volume | 90.0 cubic centimetres5.49 cubic inches | 81.8 cubic centimetres, 8.1 cubic centimetres less4.99 cubic inches, 0.50 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 68 percent | 86 percent, 18 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 5.5 inches | 6.1 inches, 0.6 inches more |
| Resolution | 1080 × 1920 | 1170 × 2532 |
| Pixel density | 401 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, 59 pixels per inch more |
| Cutout | None | Notch |
| Rear main | 12MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 7MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A10 Fusion | A19 |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 14 hrs | 26 hrs |
| Port | Lightning | USB-C |
| Wireless | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP67 (1m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 32 – 256 GB | 256 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 769 dollars | 599 dollars, 170 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2016 | Mar 2026 |
| Status | Legacy | Current |
Dimensions
The iPhone 17e is 11.5 mm (0.45 in) shorter, 6.4 mm (0.25 in) narrower, 0.50 mm (0.02 in) thicker and 19 g (0.67 oz) lighter than the iPhone 7 Plus. The iPhone 7 Plus measures 158.2 × 77.9 × 7.30 mm (6.23 × 3.07 × 0.29 in) and weighs 188 g (6.63 oz). 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).
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Questions about these phones
How does the iPhone 17e size compare to the iPhone 7 Plus?
The iPhone 17e is 11.5 mm shorter and 6.4 mm narrower than the iPhone 7 Plus.
Is the iPhone 17e lighter than the iPhone 7 Plus?
Yes, the iPhone 17e is 19 grams lighter than the iPhone 7 Plus, which is a noticeable difference.
Which phone has a bigger screen, the iPhone 7 Plus or the iPhone 17e?
The iPhone 17e has a 6.1 inch display while the iPhone 7 Plus has a 5.5 inch display.
Is the iPhone 17e easier to use with one hand than the iPhone 7 Plus?
The iPhone 17e is considered easier for one-handed use and better for small hands compared to the iPhone 7 Plus.
Do both phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both the iPhone 7 Plus and the iPhone 17e fit in a typical men's jeans pocket, but the iPhone 17e is more pocketable overall.
Is upgrading from the iPhone 7 Plus to the iPhone 17e worth it for size alone?
Whether the upgrade is worth it depends on how much you value the smaller size and lighter weight.