When placed side by side, the iPhone Air and AirPods Max reveal a clear story. In terms of height, the iPhone Air stands at 156.2 mm while the AirPods Max measures 168.6 mm. The AirPods Max is 12.4 mm taller. Looking at width, the iPhone Air is 74.7 mm across versus the AirPods Max's 187.3 mm. The AirPods Max is 112.6 mm wider. For thickness, the iPhone Air comes in at 5.6 mm compared to the AirPods Max's 83.4 mm. The AirPods Max is 77.8 mm thicker.
The AirPods Max is heavier at 384.8 grams versus 165 grams for the iPhone Air. That is a 219.8-gram difference (133.2%). 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 Air | AirPods Max | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 74.7 mm | 187.3 mm | -112.6 mm |
| Height | 156.2 mm | 168.6 mm | -12.4 mm |
| Depth | 5.6 mm | 83.4 mm | -77.8 mm |
| Weight | 165 g | 384.8 g | -219.8 mm |