iPhone X vs iPhone 17
Quick answer
The iPhone 17 is 6.0 millimetres0.24 inches taller than the iPhone X.
The iPhone X on Amazon (paid link) no longer receives updates, leaving you on an outdated version while the iPhone 17 (paid link) runs the latest system and gets new features. You get a smoother screen and lasting battery in the newer model, but it costs much more than a refurbished classic. Buy the 17 if you need support; otherwise the X is just a temporary cheap fix.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone X
Pocket: iPhone X
Weight difference: Not noticeable
iPhone X
from $999 at launch.
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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 X: 143.6 by 70.9 by 7.7 millimetres, 174 grams. iPhone 17: 149.6 by 71.5 by 7.95 millimetres, 177 grams.
X, 17 shown at 2.2 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone X
from $999 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)
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Height: X 143.6 millimetres, 17 149.6 millimetres.Height: X 5.65 inches, 17 5.89 inches.Width: X 70.9 millimetres, 17 71.5 millimetres.Width: X 2.79 inches, 17 2.81 inches.Depth: X 7.70 millimetres, 17 7.95 millimetres.Depth: X 0.30 inches, 17 0.31 inches.Weight: X 174 grams, 17 177 grams.Weight: X 6.14 ounces, 17 6.24 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | X | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 143.6 millimetres5.65 inches | 149.6 millimetres, 6.0 millimetres more5.89 inches, 0.24 inches more |
| Width | 70.9 millimetres2.79 inches | 71.5 millimetres, 0.6 millimetres more2.81 inches, 0.02 inches more |
| Depth | 7.70 millimetres0.30 inches | 7.95 millimetres, 0.25 millimetres more0.31 inches, 0.01 inches more |
| Weight | 174 grams6.14 ounces | 177 grams, 3 grams more6.24 ounces, 0.11 ounces more |
| Volume | 78.4 cubic centimetres4.78 cubic inches | 85.0 cubic centimetres, 6.6 cubic centimetres more5.19 cubic inches, 0.41 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 83 percent | 90 percent, 7 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 5.8 inches | 6.3 inches, 0.5 inches more |
| Resolution | 1125 × 2436 | 1206 × 2622 |
| Pixel density | 458 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, 2 pixels per inch more |
| Cutout | Notch | Dynamic Island |
| Rear main | 12MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 7MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A11 Bionic | 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 | 64 – 256 GB | 256 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 999 dollars | 799 dollars, 200 dollars less |
| Released | Nov 2017 | Sep 2025 |
| Status | Legacy | Current |
Dimensions
The iPhone 17 is 6.0 mm (0.24 in) taller, 0.6 mm (0.02 in) wider, 0.25 mm (0.01 in) thicker and 3 g (0.11 oz) heavier than the iPhone X. 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). 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 X
Questions about these phones
How much bigger is the iPhone 17 than the iPhone X?
The iPhone 17 is 6 mm taller and 0.6 mm wider than the iPhone X.
Is the iPhone 17 heavier than the iPhone X?
The iPhone 17 weighs 3 g more than the iPhone X.
What is the difference in screen size between the iPhone X and iPhone 17?
The iPhone 17 has a 6.3 inch display while the iPhone X has a 5.8 inch display.
Which phone is easier to use one-handed?
The iPhone X is easier to use one-handed than the iPhone 17.
Do these phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket, but the iPhone X is more pocketable.
Is upgrading for size only worth it from the iPhone X to the iPhone 17?
Upgrading for size only is not worth it from the iPhone X to the iPhone 17.