When placed side by side, the iPhone 17e and iPad Air 11" (M2) reveal a clear story. In terms of height, the iPhone 17e stands at 146.7 mm while the iPad Air 11" (M2) measures 249.7 mm. The iPad Air 11" (M2) is 103.0 mm taller. Looking at width, the iPhone 17e 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 17e comes in at 7.8 mm compared to the iPad Air 11" (M2)'s 6.1 mm. The iPhone 17e is 1.7 mm thicker.
The iPad Air 11" (M2) is heavier at 462 grams versus 169 grams for the iPhone 17e. That is a 293-gram difference (173.4%). 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.
Best used with two hands for full screen access.
| Metric | iPhone 17e | iPad Air 11" (M2) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 71.5 mm | 177.5 mm | -106.0 mm |
| Height | 146.7 mm | 249.7 mm | -103.0 mm |
| Depth | 7.8 mm | 6.1 mm | +1.7 mm |
| Weight | 169 g | 462 g | -293.0 mm |