When placed side by side, the iPhone 17 Pro and iPad Air 11" (M2) reveal a clear story. In terms of height, the iPhone 17 Pro stands at 149.6 mm while the iPad Air 11" (M2) measures 249.7 mm. The iPad Air 11" (M2) is 100.1 mm taller. Looking at width, the iPhone 17 Pro is 71.5 mm across versus the iPad Air 11" (M2)'s 177.5 mm. The iPad Air 11" (M2) is 106.0 mm wider. For thickness, the iPhone 17 Pro comes in at 8.3 mm compared to the iPad Air 11" (M2)'s 6.1 mm. The iPhone 17 Pro is 2.2 mm thicker.
The iPad Air 11" (M2) is heavier at 462 grams versus 199 grams for the iPhone 17 Pro. That is a 263-gram difference (132.2%). While this may seem small, you can feel a noticeable difference during extended use.
Fits comfortably in most front pockets.
Most of the screen is reachable, shifting grip needed for corners.
Best used with two hands for full screen access.
| Metric | iPhone 17 Pro | iPad Air 11" (M2) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 71.5 mm | 177.5 mm | -106.0 mm |
| Height | 149.6 mm | 249.7 mm | -100.1 mm |
| Depth | 8.3 mm | 6.1 mm | +2.2 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 462 g | -263.0 mm |