iPhone X vs iPhone 17e
Quick answer
The iPhone 17e is the same size as the iPhone X, 5 grams0.18 ounces lighter.
The iPhone X on Amazon (paid link) no longer gets iOS updates, while the 17e (paid link) runs the newest software today and will be supported for years. You will feel the speed gap instantly, and the 17e simply lasts longer on a charge. You can save money on a renewed X, but the modern model is the only one worth daily use.
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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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Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 17e
from $599 at launch.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.5 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.3 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 17e: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.8 millimetres, 169 grams.
X, 17e shown at 2.3 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone X
from $999 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: X 143.6 millimetres, 17e 146.7 millimetres.Height: X 5.65 inches, 17e 5.78 inches.Width: X 70.9 millimetres, 17e 71.5 millimetres.Width: X 2.79 inches, 17e 2.81 inches.Depth: X 7.70 millimetres, 17e 7.80 millimetres.Depth: X 0.30 inches, 17e 0.31 inches.Weight: X 174 grams, 17e 169 grams.Weight: X 6.14 ounces, 17e 5.96 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | X | 17e |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 143.6 millimetres5.65 inches | 146.7 millimetres, 3.1 millimetres more5.78 inches, 0.12 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 | 7.80 millimetres, 0.10 millimetres more0.31 inches, the same |
| Weight | 174 grams6.14 ounces | 169 grams, 5 grams less5.96 ounces, 0.18 ounces less |
| Volume | 78.4 cubic centimetres4.78 cubic inches | 81.8 cubic centimetres, 3.4 cubic centimetres more4.99 cubic inches, 0.21 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 83 percent | 86 percent, 3 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 5.8 inches | 6.1 inches, 0.3 inches more |
| Resolution | 1125 × 2436 | 1170 × 2532 |
| Pixel density | 458 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, 2 pixels per inch more |
| Cutout | Notch | Notch |
| 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 | 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 | 64 – 256 GB | 256 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 999 dollars | 599 dollars, 400 dollars less |
| Released | Nov 2017 | Mar 2026 |
| Status | Legacy | Current |
Dimensions
The iPhone 17e is 3.1 mm (0.12 in) taller, 0.6 mm (0.02 in) wider, 0.10 mm thicker and 5 g (0.18 oz) lighter 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 17e measures 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.80 mm (5.78 × 2.81 × 0.31 in) and weighs 169 g (5.96 oz).
Also compared with iPhone X
Questions about these phones
How much bigger is the iPhone 17e than the iPhone X?
The iPhone 17e is 3.1 mm taller and 0.6 mm wider than the iPhone X. It also has a 0.1 mm greater depth.
Is the iPhone 17e heavier than the iPhone X?
The iPhone 17e is 5 grams lighter than the iPhone X. This weight difference is generally not noticeable in daily use.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone X and iPhone 17e?
The iPhone 17e has a 6.1 inch display while the iPhone X has a 5.8 inch display. This makes the iPhone 17e screen about 0.3 inches larger.
Which phone is easier to use one handed?
The iPhone X is easier to use one handed than the iPhone 17e. Smaller overall dimensions make the iPhone X more manageable for single hand operation.
Is the iPhone X more pocketable than the iPhone 17e?
The iPhone X is considered more pocketable than the iPhone 17e based on measured pocket data. Both models fit in a typical men's jeans pocket but not a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is upgrading from iPhone X to iPhone 17e worth it for size only?
Whether upgrading from iPhone X to iPhone 17e for size only is worth it depends on your needs. The iPhone 17e is slightly larger but offers newer features.