When placed side by side, the iPhone 17 Pro Max and MacBook Air 15" (M3) reveal a clear story. In terms of height, the iPhone 17 Pro Max stands at 163.0 mm while the MacBook Air 15" (M3) measures 237.6 mm. The MacBook Air 15" (M3) is 74.6 mm taller. Looking at width, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is 77.6 mm across versus the MacBook Air 15" (M3)'s 340.4 mm. The MacBook Air 15" (M3) is 262.8 mm wider. For thickness, the iPhone 17 Pro Max comes in at 8.8 mm compared to the MacBook Air 15" (M3)'s 11.5 mm. The MacBook Air 15" (M3) is 2.8 mm thicker.
The MacBook Air 15" (M3) is heavier at 1260 grams versus 227 grams for the iPhone 17 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 17 Pro Max | MacBook Air 15" (M3) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 77.6 mm | 340.4 mm | -262.8 mm |
| Height | 163.0 mm | 237.6 mm | -74.6 mm |
| Depth | 8.8 mm | 11.5 mm | -2.8 mm |
| Weight | 227 g | 1.26 kg | -1033.0 mm |