When placed side by side, the iPhone 17 and Kindle Paperwhite (2024) reveal a clear story. In terms of height, the iPhone 17 stands at 147.6 mm while the Kindle Paperwhite (2024) measures 176.0 mm. The Kindle Paperwhite (2024) is 28.4 mm taller. Looking at width, the iPhone 17 is 71.6 mm across versus the Kindle Paperwhite (2024)'s 127.6 mm. The Kindle Paperwhite (2024) is 56.0 mm wider. For thickness, the iPhone 17 comes in at 7.8 mm compared to the Kindle Paperwhite (2024)'s 8.1 mm. The Kindle Paperwhite (2024) is 0.3 mm thicker.
The Kindle Paperwhite (2024) is heavier at 211 grams versus 171 grams for the iPhone 17. That is a 40-gram difference (23.4%). 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.
Better suited for a bag or case.
| Metric | iPhone 17 | Kindle Paperwhite (2024) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 71.6 mm | 127.6 mm | -56.0 mm |
| Height | 147.6 mm | 176.0 mm | -28.4 mm |
| Depth | 7.8 mm | 8.1 mm | -0.3 mm |
| Weight | 171 g | 211 g | -40.0 mm |