Which phone is lighter?

iPhone 17 Air is lighter at 165 g versus iPhone 16 Pro Max at 227 g (62 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPhone 17 Air is thinner at 5.64 mm compared with iPhone 16 Pro Max at 8.25 mm (2.61 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

iPhone 17 Air is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (74.7 × 156.2 × 5.64 mm, 165 g) than iPhone 16 Pro Max (77.6 × 163 × 8.25 mm, 227 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

iPhone 17 Air is better for one-handed use with a 74.7 mm width, 156.2 mm height, and 165 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 Air

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Comparison Summary

iPhone 16 Pro Max is noticeably wider than iPhone 17 Air (77.6 mm vs 74.7 mm), iPhone 16 Pro Max is significantly heavier (227 g vs 165 g), and iPhone 16 Pro Max is significantly thicker (8.25 mm vs 5.64 mm). iPhone 16 Pro Max is 2.9 mm wider and 6.8 mm taller than iPhone 17 Air, making iPhone 16...

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Smaller body

iPhone 17 Air

iPhone 17 Air (74.7 × 156.2 mm) vs iPhone 16 Pro Max (77.6 × 163 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 17 Air

iPhone 17 Air (165 g) vs iPhone 16 Pro Max (227 g), 62 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPhone 17 Air

iPhone 17 Air (5.64 mm) vs iPhone 16 Pro Max (8.25 mm).

Pocketability

iPhone 17 Air

iPhone 17 Air has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (74.7 × 156.2 × 5.64 mm).

Larger overall size

iPhone 16 Pro Max

iPhone 16 Pro Max is 2.9 mm wider and 6.8 mm taller than iPhone 17 Air (77.6 × 163 mm vs 74.7 × 156.2 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	iPhone 16 Pro Max	iPhone 17 Air	Difference
Width	77.6 mm	74.7 mm	-2.9 mm
Height	163 mm	156.2 mm	-6.8 mm
Thickness	8.25 mm	5.64 mm	-2.61 mm
Weight	227 g	165 g	-62 g

Real-World Feel

iPhone 17 Air is easier to grip one-handed with a 74.7 mm width and 156.2 mm height, while iPhone 16 Pro Max may require more finger stretching (77.6 mm × 163 mm).
iPhone 17 Air slides into pockets more comfortably at 5.64 mm thick, and iPhone 17 Air has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
iPhone 17 Air (165 g) feels noticeably lighter during extended one-handed use than iPhone 16 Pro Max (227 g), a 62 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 Air leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: iPhone 16 Pro Max is 2.9 mm wider and 6.8 mm taller than iPhone 17 Air, making iPhone 16 Pro Max noticeably larger overall.
Width: iPhone 16 Pro Max is wider (77.6 mm vs 74.7 mm, +2.9 mm).
Height: iPhone 16 Pro Max is taller (163 mm vs 156.2 mm, +6.8 mm).

Weight Comparison

iPhone 16 Pro Max weighs 227 g and iPhone 17 Air weighs 165 g — a difference of 62 g. iPhone 16 Pro Max is 37.6% heavier than iPhone 17 Air.

Thickness Comparison

iPhone 16 Pro Max is 8.25 mm thick and iPhone 17 Air is 5.64 mm thick (+2.61 mm). iPhone 16 Pro Max is the thicker device in hand.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPhone 16 Pro Max is 2.9 mm wider and 6.8 mm taller than iPhone 17 Air (77.6 × 163 mm vs 74.7 × 156.2 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: iPhone 17 Air is lighter at 165 g versus iPhone 16 Pro Max at 227 g (62 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPhone 17 Air is thinner at 5.64 mm compared with iPhone 16 Pro Max at 8.25 mm (2.61 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: iPhone 17 Air is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (74.7 × 156.2 × 5.64 mm, 165 g) than iPhone 16 Pro Max (77.6 × 163 × 8.25 mm, 227 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: iPhone 17 Air is better for one-handed use with a 74.7 mm width, 156.2 mm height, and 165 g weight versus iPhone 16 Pro Max at 77.6 mm, 163 mm, and 227 g.

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