iPhone 7 vs iPhone 17
Quick answer
The iPhone 17 is 11.3 millimetres0.44 inches taller and 39 grams1.38 ounces heavier than the iPhone 7.
The iPhone 7 on Amazon (paid link) is stuck on iOS 15 and won't get new updates, while the iPhone 17 (paid link) runs the latest software and lasts much longer on a charge. Renewed 7 models can be had for a fraction of the price, but if you need modern reliability and battery life, the 17 is the clear pick despite being larger and heavier.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 7
Pocket: iPhone 7
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 7
from $649 at launch.
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Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 17
from $799 at launch.
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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 7: 138.3 by 67.1 by 7.1 millimetres, 138 grams. iPhone 17: 149.6 by 71.5 by 7.95 millimetres, 177 grams.
7, 17 shown at 2.2 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 7
from $649 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 17
from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 7 138.3 millimetres, 17 149.6 millimetres.Height: 7 5.44 inches, 17 5.89 inches.Width: 7 67.1 millimetres, 17 71.5 millimetres.Width: 7 2.64 inches, 17 2.81 inches.Depth: 7 7.10 millimetres, 17 7.95 millimetres.Depth: 7 0.28 inches, 17 0.31 inches.Weight: 7 138 grams, 17 177 grams.Weight: 7 4.87 ounces, 17 6.24 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 7 | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 138.3 millimetres5.44 inches | 149.6 millimetres, 11.3 millimetres more5.89 inches, 0.44 inches more |
| Width | 67.1 millimetres2.64 inches | 71.5 millimetres, 4.4 millimetres more2.81 inches, 0.17 inches more |
| Depth | 7.10 millimetres0.28 inches | 7.95 millimetres, 0.85 millimetres more0.31 inches, 0.03 inches more |
| Weight | 138 grams4.87 ounces | 177 grams, 39 grams more6.24 ounces, 1.38 ounces more |
| Volume | 65.9 cubic centimetres4.02 cubic inches | 85.0 cubic centimetres, 19.1 cubic centimetres more5.19 cubic inches, 1.17 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 65 percent | 90 percent, 25 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 4.7 inches | 6.3 inches, 1.6 inches more |
| Resolution | 750 × 1334 | 1206 × 2622 |
| Pixel density | 326 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, 134 pixels per inch more |
| Cutout | None | Dynamic Island |
| 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. | 13 hrs | 30 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. | 649 dollars | 799 dollars, 150 dollars more |
| Released | Sep 2016 | Sep 2025 |
| Status | Legacy | Current |
Dimensions
The iPhone 17 is 11.3 mm (0.44 in) taller, 4.4 mm (0.17 in) wider, 0.85 mm (0.03 in) thicker and 39 g (1.38 oz) heavier than the iPhone 7. The iPhone 7 measures 138.3 × 67.1 × 7.10 mm (5.44 × 2.64 × 0.28 in) and weighs 138 g (4.87 oz). The iPhone 17 measures 149.6 × 71.5 × 7.95 mm (5.89 × 2.81 × 0.31 in) and weighs 177 g (6.24 oz).
Also compared with iPhone 7
Questions about these phones
How much larger is iPhone 17 compared to iPhone 7?
iPhone 17 is 11.3 mm taller and 4.4 mm wider than iPhone 7. It also weighs 39 grams more.
Which phone weighs more?
iPhone 17 weighs 177 grams while iPhone 7 weighs 138 grams. This 39 gram difference is noticeable.
What is the difference in screen size?
iPhone 17 has a 6.3 inch display compared to the 4.7 inch screen on iPhone 7. The screen area is larger by about 1.6 inches.
Which phone is easier to use one-handed?
iPhone 7 is easier to use one-handed because it is smaller. iPhone 17 is larger and generally needs two hands.
Do they fit in typical jeans pockets?
Both fit in a typical men's jeans pocket but not a typical women's jeans pocket. iPhone 7 is more pocketable overall.
Is the size upgrade worth it?
Whether the size upgrade is worth it depends on your needs. iPhone 7 is better if you prioritize a smaller device.