Which phone is lighter?

iPhone 17 is lighter at 177 g versus iPhone 15 Pro Max at 221 g (44 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPhone 17 is thinner at 7.95 mm compared with iPhone 15 Pro Max at 8.25 mm (0.30 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 15 Pro Max (76.7 × 159.9 × 8.25 mm, 221 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 15 Pro Max at 76.7 mm, 159.9 mm, and 221 g.

Device Size Comparison

iPhone 15 Pro Max vs iPhone 17

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Comparison Summary

iPhone 15 Pro Max is significantly wider than iPhone 17 (76.7 mm vs 71.5 mm), iPhone 15 Pro Max is significantly heavier (221 g vs 177 g), and iPhone 15 Pro Max is slightly thicker (8.25 mm vs 7.95 mm). iPhone 15 Pro Max is 5.2 mm wider and 10.3 mm taller than iPhone 17, making iPhone 15 Pro Max...

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Smaller body

iPhone 17

iPhone 17 (71.5 × 149.6 mm) vs iPhone 15 Pro Max (76.7 × 159.9 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 17

iPhone 17 (177 g) vs iPhone 15 Pro Max (221 g), 44 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPhone 17

iPhone 17 (7.95 mm) vs iPhone 15 Pro Max (8.25 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 15 Pro Max

iPhone 15 Pro Max is 5.2 mm wider and 10.3 mm taller than iPhone 17 (76.7 × 159.9 mm vs 71.5 × 149.6 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	iPhone 15 Pro Max	iPhone 17	Difference
Width	76.7 mm	71.5 mm	-5.2 mm
Height	159.9 mm	149.6 mm	-10.3 mm
Thickness	8.25 mm	7.95 mm	-0.3 mm
Weight	221 g	177 g	-44 g

Real-World Feel

iPhone 17 is easier to grip one-handed with a 71.5 mm width and 149.6 mm height, while iPhone 15 Pro Max may require more finger stretching (76.7 mm × 159.9 mm).
iPhone 17 slides into pockets more comfortably at 7.95 mm thick, and iPhone 17 has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
iPhone 17 (177 g) feels noticeably lighter during extended one-handed use than iPhone 15 Pro Max (221 g), a 44 g difference that adds up over time.
iPhone 15 Pro Max takes up more desk and bag space at 76.7 × 159.9 × 8.25 mm, while iPhone 17 leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: iPhone 15 Pro Max is 5.2 mm wider and 10.3 mm taller than iPhone 17, making iPhone 15 Pro Max significantly larger overall.
Width: iPhone 15 Pro Max is wider (76.7 mm vs 71.5 mm, +5.2 mm).
Height: iPhone 15 Pro Max is taller (159.9 mm vs 149.6 mm, +10.3 mm).

Weight Comparison

iPhone 15 Pro Max weighs 221 g and iPhone 17 weighs 177 g — a difference of 44 g. iPhone 15 Pro Max is 24.9% heavier than iPhone 17.

Thickness Comparison

iPhone 15 Pro Max is 8.25 mm thick and iPhone 17 is 7.95 mm thick (+0.3 mm). iPhone 15 Pro Max is the thicker device in hand.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPhone 15 Pro Max is 5.2 mm wider and 10.3 mm taller than iPhone 17 (76.7 × 159.9 mm vs 71.5 × 149.6 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: iPhone 17 is lighter at 177 g versus iPhone 15 Pro Max at 221 g (44 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPhone 17 is thinner at 7.95 mm compared with iPhone 15 Pro Max at 8.25 mm (0.30 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 15 Pro Max (76.7 × 159.9 × 8.25 mm, 221 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 15 Pro Max at 76.7 mm, 159.9 mm, and 221 g.

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