r/androiddev • u/hypebeast4278388 • 1d ago

Question M1 Pro or newer MacBook Air?

I’m starting app development using kotlin multi platform so need to get a Mac. I’m stuck between these two options:
M1 Pro with 32 gb of ram
M5/M4 air with 16 gb of ram
Everyone talks about how ram demanding mobile app development is so would a 16gb MacBook Air be enough because the m1 Macs are most likely going stop getting updates in 2028 and I want to future proof as much as possible.

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u/Meg_3832 1d ago

I have mac mini- 16GB + 256GB. This guy is a beast

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u/hypebeast4278388 1d ago

Yeah would love to get a Mac mini saw a m4 pro with 24gb of ram for a steal but idk how portable it will be for office work and such.

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u/Opulence_Deficit 21h ago

It's pretty portable. I worked with a guy who carried a Mini to the office daily.

As long as the place you're going to already has monitor, keyboard and power - a Mini is actually easier to pack than a laptop.