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Nothing Phone 2a vs iPhone 17 Pro Max: Size & Dimensions Compared

The iPhone 17 Pro Max is the larger phone, measuring 1.7mm shorter and 1.7mm narrower.

Visual Size Overlay

Nothing Phone 2aiPhone 17 Pro Max
161.7mm163.4mm-1.7mm76.3mm78mm-1.7mm10mm
Height Δ
-1.7mm
Width Δ
-1.7mm
Thickness Δ
-0.2mm
Case CompatibilityWon't Fit
  • Camera module layout is different — cutout won't align
Screen ProtectorNot Compatible

Screen sizes differ (6.7" vs 6.9") — protector won't fit.

DimensionNothing Phone 2aiPhone 17 Pro MaxDifference
Height161.7mm163.4mmiPhone 17 Pro Max +1.7mm (taller)
Width76.3mm78mmiPhone 17 Pro Max +1.7mm (wider)
Thickness8.6mm8.75mmiPhone 17 Pro Max +0.2mm (thicker)
Weight190g233giPhone 17 Pro Max +43.0g (heavier)
Screen6.7"6.9"iPhone 17 Pro Max +0.2" (larger)

Visual Size Comparison

HeightiPhone 17 Pro Max +1.7mm
Nothing Phone 2a
161.7mm
iPhone 17 Pro Max
163.4mm
WidthiPhone 17 Pro Max +1.7mm
Nothing Phone 2a
76.3mm
iPhone 17 Pro Max
78mm
ThicknessiPhone 17 Pro Max +0.2mm
Nothing Phone 2a
8.6mm
iPhone 17 Pro Max
8.75mm

Button & Port Layout

Which is bigger?

The iPhone 17 Pro Max is the taller phone at 163.4mm (vs 161.7mm). It is also 43g heavier.

Wireless Charging & MagSafe Compatibility

Only one phone supports wireless charging.

  • The Nothing Phone 2a does not support wireless charging. Only the iPhone 17 Pro Max can use a wireless charger.
  • Only the iPhone 17 Pro Max has built-in magnets for MagSafe accessories. The Nothing Phone 2a needs a magnetic case or ring adapter.
SpecNothing Phone 2aiPhone 17 Pro Max
Wireless ChargingNo25W
Qi VersionQi2
MagSafeNoGen 2
Built-in MagnetsNoYes
Magnet Ringnonebottom notched circle

MagSafe cases are NOT cross-compatible between these devices — the case body is shaped to each phone, even though the internal magnet ring may be the same.

Upgrading from Nothing Phone 2a to iPhone 17 Pro Max?

Different sizes mean your old case probably won't fit. You'll need a new one.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nothing Phone 2a bigger than iPhone 17 Pro Max?

No, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is 1.7mm taller. The Nothing Phone 2a weighs 190g vs 233g.

Are Nothing Phone 2a and iPhone 17 Pro Max the same size?

No, the height differs by 1.7mm, width by 1.7mm, and thickness by 0.2mm.