When placed side by side, the iPhone 17 and AAA Battery reveal a clear story. In terms of height, the iPhone 17 stands at 147.6 mm while the AAA Battery measures 44.5 mm. The iPhone 17 is 103.1 mm taller. Looking at width, the iPhone 17 is 71.6 mm across versus the AAA Battery's 10.5 mm. The iPhone 17 is 61.1 mm wider. For thickness, the iPhone 17 comes in at 7.8 mm compared to the AAA Battery's 10.5 mm. The AAA Battery is 2.7 mm thicker.
The iPhone 17 is heavier at 171 grams versus 11 grams for the AAA Battery. That is a 160-gram difference (1454.5%). 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.
| Metric | iPhone 17 | AAA Battery | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 71.6 mm | 10.5 mm | +61.1 mm |
| Height | 147.6 mm | 44.5 mm | +103.1 mm |
| Depth | 7.8 mm | 10.5 mm | -2.7 mm |
| Weight | 171 g | 11 g | +160.0 mm |