When placed side by side, the iPhone Air and MacBook Air 15" (M3) reveal a clear story. In terms of height, the iPhone Air stands at 156.2 mm while the MacBook Air 15" (M3) measures 237.6 mm. The MacBook Air 15" (M3) is 81.4 mm taller. Looking at width, the iPhone Air is 74.7 mm across versus the MacBook Air 15" (M3)'s 340.4 mm. The MacBook Air 15" (M3) is 265.7 mm wider. For thickness, the iPhone Air comes in at 5.6 mm compared to the MacBook Air 15" (M3)'s 11.5 mm. The MacBook Air 15" (M3) is 5.9 mm thicker.
The MacBook Air 15" (M3) is heavier at 1260 grams versus 165 grams for the iPhone Air. That is a 1095-gram difference (663.6%). 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 | MacBook Air 15" (M3) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 74.7 mm | 340.4 mm | -265.7 mm |
| Height | 156.2 mm | 237.6 mm | -81.4 mm |
| Depth | 5.6 mm | 11.5 mm | -5.9 mm |
| Weight | 165 g | 1.26 kg | -1095.0 mm |