Which phone is lighter?

iPhone 17 is lighter at 177 g versus iPhone 14 Pro Max at 240 g (63 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPhone 14 Pro Max is thinner at 7.85 mm compared with iPhone 17 at 7.95 mm (0.10 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

iPhone 17 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.5 × 149.6 × 7.95 mm, 177 g) than iPhone 14 Pro Max (77.6 × 160.7 × 7.85 mm, 240 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

iPhone 17 is better for one-handed use with a 71.5 mm width, 149.6 mm height, and 177 g weight versus iPhone 14 Pro Max at 77.6 mm, 160.7 mm, and 240 g.

Which device is heavier?

iPhone 14 Pro Max is heavier at 240g compared with iPhone 17 at 177g.

How much heavier is iPhone 14 Pro Max than iPhone 17?

iPhone 14 Pro Max is 63g heavier than iPhone 17 (240g vs 177g).

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — iPhone 14 Pro Max is 63g heavier than iPhone 17 (240g vs 177g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

iPhone 14 Pro Max vs iPhone 17

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Comparison Summary

iPhone 14 Pro Max is significantly wider than iPhone 17 (77.6 mm vs 71.5 mm), iPhone 14 Pro Max is significantly heavier (240 g vs 177 g), and iPhone 17 is slightly thicker (7.95 mm vs 7.85 mm). iPhone 14 Pro Max is 6.1 mm wider and 11.1 mm taller than iPhone 17, making iPhone 14 Pro Max signific...

Key Differences

Weight
The iPhone 14 Pro Max is 63g heavier than the iPhone 17 (35.6%).
Height
The iPhone 14 Pro Max is 11.1mm taller than the iPhone 17.
Width
The iPhone 14 Pro Max is 6.1mm wider than the iPhone 17.
Thickness
The iPhone 17 is 0.1mm thicker than the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

iPhone 17

iPhone 17 (71.5 × 149.6 mm) vs iPhone 14 Pro Max (77.6 × 160.7 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 17

iPhone 17 (177 g) vs iPhone 14 Pro Max (240 g), 63 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPhone 14 Pro Max

iPhone 14 Pro Max (7.85 mm) vs iPhone 17 (7.95 mm).

Pocketability

iPhone 17

iPhone 17 has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (71.5 × 149.6 × 7.95 mm).

Larger overall size

iPhone 14 Pro Max

iPhone 14 Pro Max is 6.1 mm wider and 11.1 mm taller than iPhone 17 (77.6 × 160.7 mm vs 71.5 × 149.6 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	iPhone 14 Pro Max	iPhone 17	Difference
Width	77.6 mm	71.5 mm	-6.1 mm
Height	160.7 mm	149.6 mm	-11.1 mm
Thickness	7.85 mm	7.95 mm	+0.1 mm
Weight	240 g	177 g	-63 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The iPhone 17 is the better pocket fit on paper; the iPhone 14 Pro Max may feel tighter when stored vertically in shallow pockets.

One-Hand Use

The iPhone 17's shorter body may reduce vertical thumb travel; the iPhone 14 Pro Max covers more height when reaching the top of the screen.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the iPhone 14 Pro Max is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The iPhone 14 Pro Max uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the iPhone 17 leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the iPhone 14 Pro Max adds more listed mass to a packed carry.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the iPhone 14 Pro Max?

Choose the iPhone 14 Pro Max if thinner 7.85 mm profile (vs 7.95 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (240g vs 177g), wider 77.6 mm body (vs 71.5 mm), taller 160.7 mm frame (vs 149.6 mm), and larger overall footprint (77.6 × 160.7 mm vs 71.5 × 149.6 mm) compared with the iPhone 17.

Who should choose the iPhone 17?

Choose the iPhone 17 if lighter listed weight (177g vs 240g), narrower 71.5 mm width (vs 77.6 mm), shorter 149.6 mm height (vs 160.7 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (71.5 × 149.6 mm vs 77.6 × 160.7 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 7.95 mm edge (vs 7.85 mm) compared with the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Overall recommendation

Overall, the iPhone 17 is the more compact pick on listed size, and the iPhone 14 Pro Max is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPhone 14 Pro Max is 6.1 mm wider and 11.1 mm taller than iPhone 17 (77.6 × 160.7 mm vs 71.5 × 149.6 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: iPhone 17 is lighter at 177 g versus iPhone 14 Pro Max at 240 g (63 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPhone 14 Pro Max is thinner at 7.85 mm compared with iPhone 17 at 7.95 mm (0.10 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: iPhone 17 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.5 × 149.6 × 7.95 mm, 177 g) than iPhone 14 Pro Max (77.6 × 160.7 × 7.85 mm, 240 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: iPhone 17 is better for one-handed use with a 71.5 mm width, 149.6 mm height, and 177 g weight versus iPhone 14 Pro Max at 77.6 mm, 160.7 mm, and 240 g.
Which device is heavier?: iPhone 14 Pro Max is heavier at 240g compared with iPhone 17 at 177g.
How much heavier is iPhone 14 Pro Max than iPhone 17?: iPhone 14 Pro Max is 63g heavier than iPhone 17 (240g vs 177g).
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — iPhone 14 Pro Max is 63g heavier than iPhone 17 (240g vs 177g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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