When placed side by side, the iPhone Air and MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max) reveal a clear story. In terms of height, the iPhone Air stands at 156.2 mm while the MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max) measures 248.1 mm. The MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max) is 91.9 mm taller. Looking at width, the iPhone Air is 74.7 mm across versus the MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max)'s 355.7 mm. The MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max) is 281.0 mm wider. For thickness, the iPhone Air comes in at 5.6 mm compared to the MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max)'s 15.5 mm. The MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max) is 9.9 mm thicker.
The MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max) is heavier at 2127 grams versus 165 grams for the iPhone Air. That is a 1962-gram difference (1189.1%). 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 Pro 16" (M4 Pro/Max) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 74.7 mm | 355.7 mm | -281.0 mm |
| Height | 156.2 mm | 248.1 mm | -91.9 mm |
| Depth | 5.6 mm | 15.5 mm | -9.9 mm |
| Weight | 165 g | 2.13 kg | -1962.0 mm |