iPhone XS Max vs iPhone 17e
Quick answer
The iPhone 17e is 5.9 millimetres0.23 inches narrower and 39 grams1.38 ounces lighter than the iPhone XS Max.
The iPhone XS Max on Amazon (paid link) no longer gets iOS updates, leaving it stuck on its last version. In contrast, the iPhone 17e (paid link) runs the newest iOS and simply lasts longer day to day. Unless you are strictly looking for a budget refurbished unit, the 17e is the pick.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 17e
Pocket: iPhone 17e
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone XS Max
from $1,099 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 XS Max: 157.5 by 77.4 by 7.7 millimetres, 208 grams. iPhone 17e: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.8 millimetres, 169 grams.
XS Max, 17e shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone XS Max
from $1,099 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)
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Height: XS Max 157.5 millimetres, 17e 146.7 millimetres.Height: XS Max 6.20 inches, 17e 5.78 inches.Width: XS Max 77.4 millimetres, 17e 71.5 millimetres.Width: XS Max 3.05 inches, 17e 2.81 inches.Depth: XS Max 7.70 millimetres, 17e 7.80 millimetres.Depth: XS Max 0.30 inches, 17e 0.31 inches.Weight: XS Max 208 grams, 17e 169 grams.Weight: XS Max 7.34 ounces, 17e 5.96 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | XS Max | 17e |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 157.5 millimetres6.20 inches | 146.7 millimetres, 10.8 millimetres less5.78 inches, 0.43 inches less |
| Width | 77.4 millimetres3.05 inches | 71.5 millimetres, 5.9 millimetres less2.81 inches, 0.23 inches less |
| Depth | 7.70 millimetres0.30 inches | 7.80 millimetres, 0.10 millimetres more0.31 inches, the same |
| Weight | 208 grams7.34 ounces | 169 grams, 39 grams less5.96 ounces, 1.38 ounces less |
| Volume | 93.9 cubic centimetres5.73 cubic inches | 81.8 cubic centimetres, 12.1 cubic centimetres less4.99 cubic inches, 0.74 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 84 percent | 86 percent, 2 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.5 inches | 6.1 inches, 0.4 inches less |
| Resolution | 1242 × 2688 | 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A12 Bionic | A19 |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 15 hrs | 26 hrs |
| Port | Lightning | USB-C |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP67 (1m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 64 – 512 GB | 256 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 1,099 dollars | 599 dollars, 500 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2018 | Mar 2026 |
| Status | Legacy | Current |
Dimensions
The iPhone 17e is 10.8 mm (0.43 in) shorter, 5.9 mm (0.23 in) narrower, 0.10 mm thicker and 39 g (1.38 oz) lighter than the iPhone XS Max. The iPhone XS Max measures 157.5 × 77.4 × 7.70 mm (6.20 × 3.05 × 0.30 in) and weighs 208 g (7.34 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 much smaller is the iPhone 17e compared to the iPhone XS Max?
The iPhone 17e is 10.8 mm shorter and 5.9 mm narrower than the iPhone XS Max. The iPhone 17e is slightly deeper by 0.1 mm.
What is the weight difference between the iPhone XS Max and iPhone 17e?
The iPhone 17e weighs 39 grams less than the iPhone XS Max. This weight difference is noticeable when holding the devices.
Which phone has a bigger screen, the iPhone XS Max or iPhone 17e?
The iPhone XS Max has a 6.5-inch display while the iPhone 17e has a 6.1-inch display. The difference is 0.4 inches.
Is the iPhone 17e easier to use one-handed than the iPhone XS Max?
The iPhone 17e is easier to use one-handed than the iPhone XS Max. The iPhone 17e is better suited for smaller hands.
Do these phones fit in a typical jeans pocket?
Both phones fit a typical men's jeans pocket but not a typical women's jeans pocket. The iPhone 17e is considered more pocketable due to its smaller dimensions.
Is upgrading from iPhone XS Max to iPhone 17e worth it for size alone?
If you are upgrading for size alone, the iPhone 17e offers a more compact form factor than the iPhone XS Max. The page verdicts indicate this size-only upgrade is worth it.