MacBook Pro 16-inch 2025 vs MacBook Air 2025: Which is Better?

FeatureMacBook Pro 16-inch 2025MacBook Air 2025
ProcessorApple M3 Pro/M3 MaxApple M3
Display16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR13.6-inch Liquid Retina
RAM16GB/32GB/64GB8GB/16GB
Storage512GB/1TB/2TB/4TB/8TB256GB/512GB/1TB/2TB
Battery LifeUp to 22 hoursUp to 18 hours
Weight2.1 kg1.24 kg
Price (INR)Starting at ₹2,49,900Starting at ₹1,19,900

Performance ⚙️

FeatureMacBook Pro 16-inch 2025MacBook Air 2025
ChipsetApple M3 Pro/M3 MaxApple M3
CPU12-core/16-core8-core
Operating SystemmacOS SonomamacOS Sonoma
ArchitectureARM-basedARM-based
Fabrication3nm3nm
Graphics30-core/40-core GPU10-core GPU
RAM16GB/32GB/64GB8GB/16GB
RAM TypeUnified MemoryUnified Memory

Display 🖥️

FeatureMacBook Pro 16-inch 2025MacBook Air 2025
Display TypeLiquid Retina XDRLiquid Retina
Screen Size16.2 inches13.6 inches
Resolution3456 x 2234 pixels2560 x 1664 pixels
Peak Brightness1600 nits500 nits
Refresh Rate120Hz ProMotion60Hz
Aspect Ratio16:1016:10
Pixel Density254 PPI224 PPI
Screen ProtectionAnti-reflective coatingAnti-reflective coating
Bezel-less DisplayYesYes
Touch ScreenNoNo
HDR 10 / HDR+ SupportYesYes

Design and Dimensions 📏

FeatureMacBook Pro 16-inch 2025MacBook Air 2025
Height0.66 inches0.44 inches
Width14.01 inches11.97 inches
Thickness0.66 inches0.44 inches
Weight2.1 kg1.24 kg
Build MaterialAluminumAluminum
ColorsSpace Gray, SilverSpace Gray, Silver, Gold, Blue
WaterproofNoNo
Water ResistantNoNo
RuggednessDurableLightweight

Camera 📸

FeatureMacBook Pro 16-inch 2025MacBook Air 2025
Main Camera1080p FaceTime HD1080p FaceTime HD
Camera SetupSingleSingle
AutofocusYesYes
Video Recording4K at 60fps4K at 60fps
Front Camera1080p FaceTime HD1080p FaceTime HD

Battery 🔋

FeatureMacBook Pro 16-inch 2025MacBook Air 2025
Capacity100Wh52.6Wh
Battery TypeLithium-polymerLithium-polymer
RemovableNoNo
Charging TypeMagSafe 3MagSafe 3
Quick ChargingYesYes
Charging Time2 hours (0-100%)1.5 hours (0-100%)
USB Type-CYesYes

Storage 💾

FeatureMacBook Pro 16-inch 2025MacBook Air 2025
Internal Memory512GB/1TB/2TB/4TB/8TB256GB/512GB/1TB/2TB
Expandable MemoryNoNo
Available StorageUp to 8TBUp to 2TB
USB OTGNoNo

Network & Connectivity 🌐

FeatureMacBook Pro 16-inch 2025MacBook Air 2025
SIM Slot(s)eSIMeSIM
Network Support5G, 4G LTE5G, 4G LTE
VoLTEYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
GPSYesYes
NFCNoNo
USB ConnectivityThunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 4

Multimedia 🎧

FeatureMacBook Pro 16-inch 2025MacBook Air 2025
FM RadioNoNo
Stereo SpeakersYesYes
LoudspeakerYesYes
Audio JackYesYes
Audio FeaturesSpatial AudioSpatial Audio

Sensors 🔍

FeatureMacBook Pro 16-inch 2025MacBook Air 2025
Fingerprint SensorYesYes
Fingerprint PositionPower ButtonPower Button
Other SensorsAmbient Light, AccelerometerAmbient Light, Accelerometer

Price (INR) 💰

ModelStarting Price (INR)
MacBook Pro 16-inch 2025₹2,49,900
MacBook Air 2025₹1,19,900

Pros and Cons 👍👎

FeatureMacBook Pro 16-inch 2025MacBook Air 2025
ProsSuperior performance, stunning display, long battery lifeLightweight, affordable, great for everyday use
ConsExpensive, heavierLimited performance for heavy tasks

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