When placed side by side, the iPhone 17 and MacBook Air 15" (M3) reveal a clear story. In terms of height, the iPhone 17 stands at 147.6 mm while the MacBook Air 15" (M3) measures 237.6 mm. The MacBook Air 15" (M3) is 90.0 mm taller. Looking at width, the iPhone 17 is 71.6 mm across versus the MacBook Air 15" (M3)'s 340.4 mm. The MacBook Air 15" (M3) is 268.8 mm wider. For thickness, the iPhone 17 comes in at 7.8 mm compared to the MacBook Air 15" (M3)'s 11.5 mm. The MacBook Air 15" (M3) is 3.7 mm thicker.
The MacBook Air 15" (M3) is heavier at 1260 grams versus 171 grams for the iPhone 17. That is a 1089-gram difference (636.8%). 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 17 | MacBook Air 15" (M3) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 71.6 mm | 340.4 mm | -268.8 mm |
| Height | 147.6 mm | 237.6 mm | -90.0 mm |
| Depth | 7.8 mm | 11.5 mm | -3.7 mm |
| Weight | 171 g | 1.26 kg | -1089.0 mm |