iPhone XS vs iPhone 17e
Quick answer
The iPhone 17e is the same size as the iPhone XS, 8 grams0.28 ounces lighter.
The XS on Amazon (paid link) has already stopped receiving iOS updates, whereas the 17e (paid link) runs the newest software and lasts much longer on a charge. For anyone who needs their phone to stay current, the 17e is the sensible pick even at its list price, while the XS serves only as a temporary budget option.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone XS
Pocket: Same
Weight difference: Not noticeable
iPhone XS
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.
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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 XS: 143.6 by 70.9 by 7.7 millimetres, 177 grams. iPhone 17e: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.8 millimetres, 169 grams.
XS, 17e shown at 2.3 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone XS
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: XS 143.6 millimetres, 17e 146.7 millimetres.Height: XS 5.65 inches, 17e 5.78 inches.Width: XS 70.9 millimetres, 17e 71.5 millimetres.Width: XS 2.79 inches, 17e 2.81 inches.Depth: XS 7.70 millimetres, 17e 7.80 millimetres.Depth: XS 0.30 inches, 17e 0.31 inches.Weight: XS 177 grams, 17e 169 grams.Weight: XS 6.24 ounces, 17e 5.96 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | XS | 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 | 177 grams6.24 ounces | 169 grams, 8 grams less5.96 ounces, 0.28 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A12 Bionic | A19 |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 14 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. | 999 dollars | 599 dollars, 400 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2018 | 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 8 g (0.28 oz) lighter 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 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 XS
Questions about these phones
How much bigger is the iPhone 17e than the iPhone XS?
The iPhone 17e is 3.1 mm taller and 0.6 mm wider than the iPhone XS. It also has a 6.1 inch screen compared to the 5.8 inch display on the iPhone XS.
Is the iPhone 17e heavier than the iPhone XS?
The iPhone 17e is actually 8 grams lighter than the iPhone XS. This weight difference is generally not noticeable in daily use.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone XS and iPhone 17e?
The iPhone 17e has a 6.1 inch display while the iPhone XS has a 5.8 inch display. This gives the iPhone 17e a slightly larger viewing area.
Which phone is easier to use one-handed?
The iPhone XS is easier to use one-handed than the iPhone 17e. It is also considered better for small hands.
Do these phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both the iPhone XS and iPhone 17e fit in a typical men's jeans pocket. They are equally pocketable based on measured pocket dimensions.
Is upgrading from iPhone XS to iPhone 17e worth it for size only?
Upgrading for size alone depends on your preference since the phones are similar in fit. The battery life and software updates make the change worth it for many users.