When placed side by side, the iPhone 17 Pro Max and iPad mini (A17 Pro) reveal a clear story. In terms of height, the iPhone 17 Pro Max stands at 163.0 mm while the iPad mini (A17 Pro) measures 195.4 mm. The iPad mini (A17 Pro) is 32.4 mm taller. Looking at width, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is 77.6 mm across versus the iPad mini (A17 Pro)'s 134.8 mm. The iPad mini (A17 Pro) is 57.2 mm wider. For thickness, the iPhone 17 Pro Max comes in at 8.8 mm compared to the iPad mini (A17 Pro)'s 6.3 mm. The iPhone 17 Pro Max is 2.5 mm thicker.
The iPad mini (A17 Pro) is heavier at 293 grams versus 227 grams for the iPhone 17 Pro Max. That is a 66-gram difference (29.1%). 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 mini (A17 Pro) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 77.6 mm | 134.8 mm | -57.2 mm |
| Height | 163.0 mm | 195.4 mm | -32.4 mm |
| Depth | 8.8 mm | 6.3 mm | +2.5 mm |
| Weight | 227 g | 293 g | -66.0 mm |