Which phone is lighter?

iPhone 17 is lighter at 177 g versus iPhone 16 Pro Max at 227 g (50 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPhone 17 is thinner at 7.95 mm compared with iPhone 16 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 16 Pro Max (77.6 × 163 × 8.25 mm, 227 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 16 Pro Max at 77.6 mm, 163 mm, and 227 g.

Device Size Comparison

iPhone 16 Pro Max vs iPhone 17

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Comparison Summary

iPhone 16 Pro Max is significantly wider than iPhone 17 (77.6 mm vs 71.5 mm), iPhone 16 Pro Max is significantly heavier (227 g vs 177 g), and iPhone 16 Pro Max is slightly thicker (8.25 mm vs 7.95 mm). iPhone 16 Pro Max is 6.1 mm wider and 13.4 mm taller than iPhone 17, making iPhone 16 Pro Max...

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Smaller body

iPhone 17

iPhone 17 (71.5 × 149.6 mm) vs iPhone 16 Pro Max (77.6 × 163 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 17

iPhone 17 (177 g) vs iPhone 16 Pro Max (227 g), 50 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPhone 17

iPhone 17 (7.95 mm) vs iPhone 16 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 16 Pro Max

iPhone 16 Pro Max is 6.1 mm wider and 13.4 mm taller than iPhone 17 (77.6 × 163 mm vs 71.5 × 149.6 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	iPhone 16 Pro Max	iPhone 17	Difference
Width	77.6 mm	71.5 mm	-6.1 mm
Height	163 mm	149.6 mm	-13.4 mm
Thickness	8.25 mm	7.95 mm	-0.3 mm
Weight	227 g	177 g	-50 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 16 Pro Max may require more finger stretching (77.6 mm × 163 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 16 Pro Max (227 g), a 50 g difference that adds up over time.
iPhone 16 Pro Max takes up more desk and bag space at 77.6 × 163 × 8.25 mm, while iPhone 17 leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: iPhone 16 Pro Max is 6.1 mm wider and 13.4 mm taller than iPhone 17, making iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly larger overall.
Width: iPhone 16 Pro Max is wider (77.6 mm vs 71.5 mm, +6.1 mm).
Height: iPhone 16 Pro Max is taller (163 mm vs 149.6 mm, +13.4 mm).

Weight Comparison

iPhone 16 Pro Max weighs 227 g and iPhone 17 weighs 177 g — a difference of 50 g. iPhone 16 Pro Max is 28.2% heavier than iPhone 17.

Thickness Comparison

iPhone 16 Pro Max is 8.25 mm thick and iPhone 17 is 7.95 mm thick (+0.3 mm). iPhone 16 Pro Max is the thicker device in hand.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPhone 16 Pro Max is 6.1 mm wider and 13.4 mm taller than iPhone 17 (77.6 × 163 mm vs 71.5 × 149.6 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: iPhone 17 is lighter at 177 g versus iPhone 16 Pro Max at 227 g (50 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPhone 17 is thinner at 7.95 mm compared with iPhone 16 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 16 Pro Max (77.6 × 163 × 8.25 mm, 227 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 16 Pro Max at 77.6 mm, 163 mm, and 227 g.

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