When placed side by side, the iPhone 17 Pro Max and iPad 10.9" (10th gen) reveal a clear story. In terms of height, the iPhone 17 Pro Max stands at 163.0 mm while the iPad 10.9" (10th gen) measures 248.6 mm. The iPad 10.9" (10th gen) is 85.6 mm taller. Looking at width, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is 77.6 mm across versus the iPad 10.9" (10th gen)'s 179.5 mm. The iPad 10.9" (10th gen) is 101.9 mm wider. For thickness, the iPhone 17 Pro Max comes in at 8.8 mm compared to the iPad 10.9" (10th gen)'s 7.5 mm. The iPhone 17 Pro Max is 1.3 mm thicker.
The iPad 10.9" (10th gen) is heavier at 477 grams versus 227 grams for the iPhone 17 Pro Max. That is a 250-gram difference (110.1%). 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.
Best used with two hands for full screen access.
| Metric | iPhone 17 Pro Max | iPad 10.9" (10th gen) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 77.6 mm | 179.5 mm | -101.9 mm |
| Height | 163.0 mm | 248.6 mm | -85.6 mm |
| Depth | 8.8 mm | 7.5 mm | +1.3 mm |
| Weight | 227 g | 477 g | -250.0 mm |