When placed side by side, the iPhone Air and iPad Air 13" (M3) reveal a clear story. In terms of height, the iPhone Air stands at 156.2 mm while the iPad Air 13" (M3) measures 280.6 mm. The iPad Air 13" (M3) is 124.4 mm taller. Looking at width, the iPhone Air is 74.7 mm across versus the iPad Air 13" (M3)'s 214.9 mm. The iPad Air 13" (M3) is 140.2 mm wider. For thickness, the iPhone Air comes in at 5.6 mm compared to the iPad Air 13" (M3)'s 6.1 mm. The iPad Air 13" (M3) is 0.5 mm thicker.
The iPad Air 13" (M3) is heavier at 460 grams versus 165 grams for the iPhone Air. That is a 295-gram difference (178.8%). 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.
Best used with two hands for full screen access.
| Metric | iPhone Air | iPad Air 13" (M3) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 74.7 mm | 214.9 mm | -140.2 mm |
| Height | 156.2 mm | 280.6 mm | -124.4 mm |
| Depth | 5.6 mm | 6.1 mm | -0.5 mm |
| Weight | 165 g | 460 g | -295.0 mm |