When placed side by side, the iPhone 17 Pro Max and MacBook Pro 14" (M5) reveal a clear story. In terms of height, the iPhone 17 Pro Max stands at 163.0 mm while the MacBook Pro 14" (M5) measures 221.2 mm. The MacBook Pro 14" (M5) is 58.2 mm taller. Looking at width, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is 77.6 mm across versus the MacBook Pro 14" (M5)'s 312.6 mm. The MacBook Pro 14" (M5) is 235.0 mm wider. For thickness, the iPhone 17 Pro Max comes in at 8.8 mm compared to the MacBook Pro 14" (M5)'s 15.5 mm. The MacBook Pro 14" (M5) is 6.8 mm thicker.
The MacBook Pro 14" (M5) is heavier at 1555 grams versus 227 grams for the iPhone 17 Pro Max. That is a 1328-gram difference (585.0%). 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 | MacBook Pro 14" (M5) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 77.6 mm | 312.6 mm | -235.0 mm |
| Height | 163.0 mm | 221.2 mm | -58.2 mm |
| Depth | 8.8 mm | 15.5 mm | -6.8 mm |
| Weight | 227 g | 1.55 kg | -1328.0 mm |