When placed side by side, the iPhone 17 Pro Max and iPad Pro 13" (M4) reveal a clear story. In terms of height, the iPhone 17 Pro Max stands at 163.0 mm while the iPad Pro 13" (M4) measures 281.6 mm. The iPad Pro 13" (M4) is 118.6 mm taller. Looking at width, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is 77.6 mm across versus the iPad Pro 13" (M4)'s 215.5 mm. The iPad Pro 13" (M4) is 137.9 mm wider. For thickness, the iPhone 17 Pro Max comes in at 8.8 mm compared to the iPad Pro 13" (M4)'s 5.1 mm. The iPhone 17 Pro Max is 3.7 mm thicker.
The iPad Pro 13" (M4) is heavier at 579 grams versus 227 grams for the iPhone 17 Pro Max. That is a 352-gram difference (155.1%). 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 Pro 13" (M4) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 77.6 mm | 215.5 mm | -137.9 mm |
| Height | 163.0 mm | 281.6 mm | -118.6 mm |
| Depth | 8.8 mm | 5.1 mm | +3.7 mm |
| Weight | 227 g | 579 g | -352.0 mm |