Which phone is lighter?

iPhone 16 Pro is lighter at 199 g versus iPhone 17 Pro Max at 233 g (34 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPhone 16 Pro is thinner at 8.25 mm compared with iPhone 17 Pro Max at 8.75 mm (0.50 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

iPhone 16 Pro is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.5 × 149.6 × 8.25 mm, 199 g) than iPhone 17 Pro Max (78 × 163.4 × 8.75 mm, 233 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

iPhone 16 Pro is better for one-handed use with a 71.5 mm width, 149.6 mm height, and 199 g weight versus iPhone 17 Pro Max at 78 mm, 163.4 mm, and 233 g.

Device Size Comparison

iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro Max

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Comparison Summary

iPhone 17 Pro Max is significantly wider than iPhone 16 Pro (78 mm vs 71.5 mm), iPhone 17 Pro Max is significantly heavier (233 g vs 199 g), and iPhone 17 Pro Max is noticeably thicker (8.75 mm vs 8.25 mm). iPhone 17 Pro Max is 6.5 mm wider and 13.8 mm taller than iPhone 16 Pro, making iPhone 17...

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Smaller body

iPhone 16 Pro

iPhone 16 Pro (71.5 × 149.6 mm) vs iPhone 17 Pro Max (78 × 163.4 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 16 Pro

iPhone 16 Pro (199 g) vs iPhone 17 Pro Max (233 g), 34 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPhone 16 Pro

iPhone 16 Pro (8.25 mm) vs iPhone 17 Pro Max (8.75 mm).

Pocketability

iPhone 16 Pro

iPhone 16 Pro has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (71.5 × 149.6 × 8.25 mm).

Larger overall size

iPhone 17 Pro Max

iPhone 17 Pro Max is 6.5 mm wider and 13.8 mm taller than iPhone 16 Pro (78 × 163.4 mm vs 71.5 × 149.6 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	iPhone 16 Pro	iPhone 17 Pro Max	Difference
Width	71.5 mm	78 mm	+6.5 mm
Height	149.6 mm	163.4 mm	+13.8 mm
Thickness	8.25 mm	8.75 mm	+0.5 mm
Weight	199 g	233 g	+34 g

Real-World Feel

iPhone 16 Pro is easier to grip one-handed with a 71.5 mm width and 149.6 mm height, while iPhone 17 Pro Max may require more finger stretching (78 mm × 163.4 mm).
iPhone 16 Pro slides into pockets more comfortably at 8.25 mm thick, and iPhone 16 Pro has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
iPhone 16 Pro (199 g) feels noticeably lighter during extended one-handed use than iPhone 17 Pro Max (233 g), a 34 g difference that adds up over time.
iPhone 17 Pro Max takes up more desk and bag space at 78 × 163.4 × 8.75 mm, while iPhone 16 Pro leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: iPhone 17 Pro Max is 6.5 mm wider and 13.8 mm taller than iPhone 16 Pro, making iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly larger overall.
Width: iPhone 17 Pro Max is wider (78 mm vs 71.5 mm, +6.5 mm).
Height: iPhone 17 Pro Max is taller (163.4 mm vs 149.6 mm, +13.8 mm).

Weight Comparison

iPhone 17 Pro Max weighs 233 g and iPhone 16 Pro weighs 199 g — a difference of 34 g. iPhone 17 Pro Max is 17.1% heavier than iPhone 16 Pro.

Thickness Comparison

iPhone 17 Pro Max is 8.75 mm thick and iPhone 16 Pro is 8.25 mm thick (+0.5 mm). iPhone 17 Pro Max is the thicker device in hand.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPhone 17 Pro Max is 6.5 mm wider and 13.8 mm taller than iPhone 16 Pro (78 × 163.4 mm vs 71.5 × 149.6 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: iPhone 16 Pro is lighter at 199 g versus iPhone 17 Pro Max at 233 g (34 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPhone 16 Pro is thinner at 8.25 mm compared with iPhone 17 Pro Max at 8.75 mm (0.50 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: iPhone 16 Pro is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.5 × 149.6 × 8.25 mm, 199 g) than iPhone 17 Pro Max (78 × 163.4 × 8.75 mm, 233 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: iPhone 16 Pro is better for one-handed use with a 71.5 mm width, 149.6 mm height, and 199 g weight versus iPhone 17 Pro Max at 78 mm, 163.4 mm, and 233 g.

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