When placed side by side, the iPhone 17 Pro Max and Apple Watch SE (2nd gen, 44mm) reveal a clear story. In terms of height, the iPhone 17 Pro Max stands at 163.0 mm while the Apple Watch SE (2nd gen, 44mm) measures 44.0 mm. The iPhone 17 Pro Max is 119.0 mm taller. Looking at width, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is 77.6 mm across versus the Apple Watch SE (2nd gen, 44mm)'s 38.0 mm. The iPhone 17 Pro Max is 39.6 mm wider. For thickness, the iPhone 17 Pro Max comes in at 8.8 mm compared to the Apple Watch SE (2nd gen, 44mm)'s 10.7 mm. The Apple Watch SE (2nd gen, 44mm) is 1.9 mm thicker.
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is heavier at 227 grams versus 32.6 grams for the Apple Watch SE (2nd gen, 44mm). That is a 194.4-gram difference (596.3%). While this may seem small, you can feel a noticeable difference during extended use.
Fits in most pockets, may feel snug when sitting.
Most of the screen is reachable, shifting grip needed for corners.
| Metric | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple Watch SE (2nd gen, 44mm) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 77.6 mm | 38.0 mm | +39.6 mm |
| Height | 163.0 mm | 44.0 mm | +119.0 mm |
| Depth | 8.8 mm | 10.7 mm | -1.9 mm |
| Weight | 227 g | 32.6 g | +194.4 mm |