When placed side by side, the iPhone 17 Pro Max and MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max) reveal a clear story. In terms of height, the iPhone 17 Pro Max stands at 163.0 mm while the MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max) measures 248.1 mm. The MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max) is 85.1 mm taller. Looking at width, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is 77.6 mm across versus the MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max)'s 355.7 mm. The MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max) is 278.1 mm wider. For thickness, the iPhone 17 Pro Max comes in at 8.8 mm compared to the MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max)'s 15.5 mm. The MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max) is 6.8 mm thicker.
The MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max) is heavier at 2127 grams versus 227 grams for the iPhone 17 Pro Max. That is a 1900-gram difference (837.0%). 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 Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 77.6 mm | 355.7 mm | -278.1 mm |
| Height | 163.0 mm | 248.1 mm | -85.1 mm |
| Depth | 8.8 mm | 15.5 mm | -6.8 mm |
| Weight | 227 g | 2.13 kg | -1900.0 mm |