iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro Max: size comparison
iPhone 17 Pro Max is 13.4 mm taller and 6.1 mm wider than iPhone 17 Pro. iPhone 17 Pro would fit inside the outline of iPhone 17 Pro Max.
iPhone 17 Pro measures 150.0 x 71.9 x 8.75 mm (height x width x thickness), while iPhone 17 Pro Max measures 163.4 x 78.0 x 8.75 mm.
Both phones are drawn to the same scale on a grid where each square is 10 mm. Blue is iPhone 17 Pro, coral is iPhone 17 Pro Max.
| iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 150.0 mm | 163.4 mm | +13.4 mm |
| Width | 71.9 mm | 78.0 mm | +6.1 mm |
| Thickness | 8.75 mm | 8.75 mm | 0.0 mm |
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What the size difference means in daily use
One-handed use
iPhone 17 Pro Max is 6.1 mm wider (78.0 mm against 71.9 mm). Width is the number that changes one-handed comfort most, so the narrower iPhone 17 Pro is likely to be easier to use with one hand, although hand size and grip matter a lot. Phones around 77 mm wide or more are usually the ones people describe as large.
Pockets and bags
iPhone 17 Pro Max is 13.4 mm taller, which mostly affects how deep it sits in a pocket and how far your thumb must stretch to the top edge. Thickness differs by only 0.0 mm, which is too small to notice in everyday use.
Cases and screen protectors
Because the height or width differs by about a millimetre or more, a case or screen protector made for iPhone 17 Pro is unlikely to fit iPhone 17 Pro Max. Always buy accessories listed for the exact model.
Frequently asked questions
Is iPhone 17 Pro Max bigger than iPhone 17 Pro?
iPhone 17 Pro Max is 13.4 mm taller and 6.1 mm wider than iPhone 17 Pro. iPhone 17 Pro would fit inside the outline of iPhone 17 Pro Max. Thickness is the same.
Will a case for iPhone 17 Pro fit iPhone 17 Pro Max?
Because the height or width differs by about a millimetre or more, a case or screen protector made for iPhone 17 Pro is unlikely to fit iPhone 17 Pro Max. Always buy accessories listed for the exact model.
Which is easier to hold with one hand, iPhone 17 Pro or iPhone 17 Pro Max?
iPhone 17 Pro Max is 6.1 mm wider (78.0 mm against 71.9 mm). Width is the number that changes one-handed comfort most, so the narrower iPhone 17 Pro is likely to be easier to use with one hand, although hand size and grip matter a lot. Phones around 77 mm wide or more are usually the ones people describe as large.
About these numbers
Sizes are height x width x thickness in millimetres, taken from manufacturer and retailer spec pages and phone databases. Thickness can differ slightly by colour or back material, and where sources show a range we use the larger value. If you spot a wrong number, please tell us and we will fix it.