When placed side by side, the iPhone 16 Pro Max and MacBook Air 13" (M4) reveal a clear story. In terms of height, the iPhone 16 Pro Max stands at 163.0 mm while the MacBook Air 13" (M4) measures 215.0 mm. The MacBook Air 13" (M4) is 52.0 mm taller. Looking at width, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is 77.6 mm across versus the MacBook Air 13" (M4)'s 304.1 mm. The MacBook Air 13" (M4) is 226.5 mm wider. For thickness, the iPhone 16 Pro Max comes in at 8.3 mm compared to the MacBook Air 13" (M4)'s 11.3 mm. The MacBook Air 13" (M4) is 3.1 mm thicker.
The MacBook Air 13" (M4) is heavier at 1260 grams versus 227 grams for the iPhone 16 Pro Max. That is a 1033-gram difference (455.1%). While this may seem small, you can feel a noticeable difference during extended use.
Fits in most pockets, may feel snug when sitting.
Most of the screen is reachable, shifting grip needed for corners.
| Metric | iPhone 16 Pro Max | MacBook Air 13" (M4) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 77.6 mm | 304.1 mm | -226.5 mm |
| Height | 163.0 mm | 215.0 mm | -52.0 mm |
| Depth | 8.3 mm | 11.3 mm | -3.1 mm |
| Weight | 227 g | 1.26 kg | -1033.0 mm |