When placed side by side, the iPhone 16 and MacBook Air 13" (M4) reveal a clear story. In terms of height, the iPhone 16 stands at 147.6 mm while the MacBook Air 13" (M4) measures 215.0 mm. The MacBook Air 13" (M4) is 67.4 mm taller. Looking at width, the iPhone 16 is 71.6 mm across versus the MacBook Air 13" (M4)'s 304.1 mm. The MacBook Air 13" (M4) is 232.5 mm wider. For thickness, the iPhone 16 comes in at 7.8 mm compared to the MacBook Air 13" (M4)'s 11.3 mm. The MacBook Air 13" (M4) is 3.5 mm thicker.
The MacBook Air 13" (M4) is heavier at 1260 grams versus 170 grams for the iPhone 16. That is a 1090-gram difference (641.2%). 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 | MacBook Air 13" (M4) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 71.6 mm | 304.1 mm | -232.5 mm |
| Height | 147.6 mm | 215.0 mm | -67.4 mm |
| Depth | 7.8 mm | 11.3 mm | -3.5 mm |
| Weight | 170 g | 1.26 kg | -1090.0 mm |