When placed side by side, the iPhone 15 and iPhone 17e reveal a clear story. In terms of height, the iPhone 15 stands at 147.6 mm while the iPhone 17e measures 146.7 mm. The iPhone 15 is 0.9 mm taller. Looking at width, the iPhone 15 is 71.6 mm across versus the iPhone 17e's 71.5 mm. The iPhone 15 is 0.1 mm wider.
The iPhone 15 is heavier at 171 grams versus 169 grams for the iPhone 17e. That is a 2-gram difference (1.2%). While this may seem small, you can feel a subtle difference during extended use.
Fits comfortably in most front pockets.
Most of the screen is reachable, shifting grip needed for corners.
Fits comfortably in most front pockets.
Most of the screen is reachable, shifting grip needed for corners.
| Metric | iPhone 15 | iPhone 17e | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 71.6 mm | 71.5 mm | +0.1 mm |
| Height | 147.6 mm | 146.7 mm | +0.9 mm |
| Depth | 7.8 mm | 7.8 mm | 0.0 mm |
| Weight | 171 g | 169 g | +2.0 mm |