Which phone is lighter?

iPhone 17 Pro is lighter at 206 g versus iPhone 16 Pro Max at 227 g (21 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

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

Which phone is easier to carry?

iPhone 17 Pro is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.9 × 150 × 8.75 mm, 206 g) than iPhone 16 Pro Max (77.6 × 163 × 8.25 mm, 227 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

iPhone 17 Pro is better for one-handed use with a 71.9 mm width, 150 mm height, and 206 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 Pro

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Comparison Summary

iPhone 16 Pro Max is significantly wider than iPhone 17 Pro (77.6 mm vs 71.9 mm), iPhone 16 Pro Max is significantly heavier (227 g vs 206 g), and iPhone 17 Pro is noticeably thicker (8.75 mm vs 8.25 mm). iPhone 16 Pro Max is 5.7 mm wider and 13 mm taller than iPhone 17 Pro, making iPhone 16 Pro...

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Smaller body

iPhone 17 Pro

iPhone 17 Pro (71.9 × 150 mm) vs iPhone 16 Pro Max (77.6 × 163 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 17 Pro

iPhone 17 Pro (206 g) vs iPhone 16 Pro Max (227 g), 21 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPhone 16 Pro Max

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

Pocketability

iPhone 17 Pro

iPhone 17 Pro has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (71.9 × 150 × 8.75 mm).

Larger overall size

iPhone 16 Pro Max

iPhone 16 Pro Max is 5.7 mm wider and 13 mm taller than iPhone 17 Pro (77.6 × 163 mm vs 71.9 × 150 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	iPhone 16 Pro Max	iPhone 17 Pro	Difference
Width	77.6 mm	71.9 mm	-5.7 mm
Height	163 mm	150 mm	-13 mm
Thickness	8.25 mm	8.75 mm	+0.5 mm
Weight	227 g	206 g	-21 g

Real-World Feel

iPhone 17 Pro is easier to grip one-handed with a 71.9 mm width and 150 mm height, while iPhone 16 Pro Max may require more finger stretching (77.6 mm × 163 mm).
iPhone 16 Pro Max slides into pockets more comfortably at 8.25 mm thick, and iPhone 17 Pro has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
iPhone 17 Pro (206 g) feels noticeably lighter during extended one-handed use than iPhone 16 Pro Max (227 g), a 21 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 Pro leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: iPhone 16 Pro Max is 5.7 mm wider and 13 mm taller than iPhone 17 Pro, making iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly larger overall.
Width: iPhone 16 Pro Max is wider (77.6 mm vs 71.9 mm, +5.7 mm).
Height: iPhone 16 Pro Max is taller (163 mm vs 150 mm, +13 mm).

Weight Comparison

iPhone 16 Pro Max weighs 227 g and iPhone 17 Pro weighs 206 g — a difference of 21 g. iPhone 16 Pro Max is 10.2% heavier than iPhone 17 Pro.

Thickness Comparison

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

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPhone 16 Pro Max is 5.7 mm wider and 13 mm taller than iPhone 17 Pro (77.6 × 163 mm vs 71.9 × 150 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: iPhone 17 Pro is lighter at 206 g versus iPhone 16 Pro Max at 227 g (21 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPhone 16 Pro Max is thinner at 8.25 mm compared with iPhone 17 Pro at 8.75 mm (0.50 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: iPhone 17 Pro is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.9 × 150 × 8.75 mm, 206 g) than iPhone 16 Pro Max (77.6 × 163 × 8.25 mm, 227 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: iPhone 17 Pro is better for one-handed use with a 71.9 mm width, 150 mm height, and 206 g weight versus iPhone 16 Pro Max at 77.6 mm, 163 mm, and 227 g.

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