When placed side by side, the iPhone 17 and MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max) reveal a clear story. In terms of height, the iPhone 17 stands at 147.6 mm while the MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max) measures 248.1 mm. The MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max) is 100.5 mm taller. Looking at width, the iPhone 17 is 71.6 mm across versus the MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max)'s 355.7 mm. The MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max) is 284.1 mm wider. For thickness, the iPhone 17 comes in at 7.8 mm compared to the MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max)'s 15.5 mm. The MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max) is 7.7 mm thicker.
The MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max) is heavier at 2127 grams versus 171 grams for the iPhone 17. That is a 1956-gram difference (1143.9%). 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 Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 71.6 mm | 355.7 mm | -284.1 mm |
| Height | 147.6 mm | 248.1 mm | -100.5 mm |
| Depth | 7.8 mm | 15.5 mm | -7.7 mm |
| Weight | 171 g | 2.13 kg | -1956.0 mm |