iPhone XS vs iPhone 17
Quick answer
The iPhone 17 is 6.0 millimetres0.24 inches taller than the iPhone XS.
The iPhone XS on Amazon (paid link) no longer gets iOS updates, so it is stuck on its last version. The iPhone 17 (paid link) runs the newest software and offers much longer battery life without feeling any heavier in your pocket. Pick the 17 if you want a phone that stays current; the XS is only worth it if you need the smaller form factor at a lower price.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone XS
Pocket: iPhone XS
Weight difference: Not noticeable
iPhone XS
from $999 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 XS: 143.6 by 70.9 by 7.7 millimetres, 177 grams. iPhone 17: 149.6 by 71.5 by 7.95 millimetres, 177 grams.
XS, 17 shown at 2.2 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone XS
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: XS 143.6 millimetres, 17 149.6 millimetres.Height: XS 5.65 inches, 17 5.89 inches.Width: XS 70.9 millimetres, 17 71.5 millimetres.Width: XS 2.79 inches, 17 2.81 inches.Depth: XS 7.70 millimetres, 17 7.95 millimetres.Depth: XS 0.30 inches, 17 0.31 inches.Weight: XS 177 grams, 17 177 grams.Weight: XS 6.24 ounces, 17 6.24 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | XS | 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 | 177 grams6.24 ounces | 177 grams, the same6.24 ounces, the same |
| 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A12 Bionic | A19 |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 14 hrs | 30 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. | 999 dollars | 799 dollars, 200 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2018 | Sep 2025 |
| Status | Legacy | Current |
Dimensions
The iPhone 17 is 6.0 mm (0.24 in) taller, 0.6 mm (0.02 in) wider and 0.25 mm (0.01 in) thicker than the iPhone XS. The iPhone XS measures 143.6 × 70.9 × 7.70 mm (5.65 × 2.79 × 0.30 in) and weighs 177 g (6.24 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 XS
Questions about these phones
How much bigger is iPhone 17 than iPhone XS?
iPhone 17 is 6 mm taller, 0.6 mm wider, and 0.25 mm thicker than iPhone XS.
Is iPhone 17 heavier than iPhone XS?
Both phones weigh 177 grams so the weight difference is not noticeable.
Which phone has a larger screen?
iPhone 17 has a 6.3 inch display compared to the 5.8 inch display on iPhone XS.
Is iPhone 17 comfortable for one handed use?
iPhone XS is easier to use one handed and better for small hands. iPhone 17 is larger for one handed use.
Do these phones fit in jeans pockets?
Both fit a typical men's jeans pocket but iPhone XS is more pocketable. Neither fits a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is upgrading to iPhone 17 worth it for size?
Upgrading for size alone is not worth the change since the weight does not change.