When placed side by side, the iPhone 17 and AirPods Max reveal a clear story. In terms of height, the iPhone 17 stands at 147.6 mm while the AirPods Max measures 168.6 mm. The AirPods Max is 21.0 mm taller. Looking at width, the iPhone 17 is 71.6 mm across versus the AirPods Max's 187.3 mm. The AirPods Max is 115.7 mm wider. For thickness, the iPhone 17 comes in at 7.8 mm compared to the AirPods Max's 83.4 mm. The AirPods Max is 75.6 mm thicker.
The AirPods Max is heavier at 384.8 grams versus 171 grams for the iPhone 17. That is a 213.8-gram difference (125.0%). 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 | AirPods Max | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 71.6 mm | 187.3 mm | -115.7 mm |
| Height | 147.6 mm | 168.6 mm | -21.0 mm |
| Depth | 7.8 mm | 83.4 mm | -75.6 mm |
| Weight | 171 g | 384.8 g | -213.8 mm |