When placed side by side, the iPhone 16 Pro and MacBook Air 15" (M3) reveal a clear story. In terms of height, the iPhone 16 Pro stands at 149.6 mm while the MacBook Air 15" (M3) measures 237.6 mm. The MacBook Air 15" (M3) is 88.0 mm taller. Looking at width, the iPhone 16 Pro is 71.5 mm across versus the MacBook Air 15" (M3)'s 340.4 mm. The MacBook Air 15" (M3) is 268.9 mm wider. For thickness, the iPhone 16 Pro comes in at 8.3 mm compared to the MacBook Air 15" (M3)'s 11.5 mm. The MacBook Air 15" (M3) is 3.3 mm thicker.
The MacBook Air 15" (M3) is heavier at 1260 grams versus 199 grams for the iPhone 16 Pro. That is a 1061-gram difference (533.2%). 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 16 Pro | MacBook Air 15" (M3) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 71.5 mm | 340.4 mm | -268.9 mm |
| Height | 149.6 mm | 237.6 mm | -88.0 mm |
| Depth | 8.3 mm | 11.5 mm | -3.3 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 1.26 kg | -1061.0 mm |