When placed side by side, the iPhone 16e and iPad Air 13" (M3) reveal a clear story. In terms of height, the iPhone 16e stands at 146.7 mm while the iPad Air 13" (M3) measures 280.6 mm. The iPad Air 13" (M3) is 133.9 mm taller. Looking at width, the iPhone 16e is 71.5 mm across versus the iPad Air 13" (M3)'s 214.9 mm. The iPad Air 13" (M3) is 143.4 mm wider. For thickness, the iPhone 16e comes in at 8.1 mm compared to the iPad Air 13" (M3)'s 6.1 mm. The iPhone 16e is 2.0 mm thicker.
The iPad Air 13" (M3) is heavier at 460 grams versus 171 grams for the iPhone 16e. That is a 289-gram difference (169.0%). 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 16e | iPad Air 13" (M3) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 71.5 mm | 214.9 mm | -143.4 mm |
| Height | 146.7 mm | 280.6 mm | -133.9 mm |
| Depth | 8.1 mm | 6.1 mm | +2.0 mm |
| Weight | 171 g | 460 g | -289.0 mm |