iPhone Air vs iPhone 16 Plus
Quick answer
The iPhone Air drops significant bulk and weight compared to the iPhone 16 Plus.
Easier one-handed: iPhone Air
Pocket: iPhone Air
Weight difference: Noticeable
- The iPhone Air slips much more easily into a pocket thanks to its remarkably slim profile.
- Holding the iPhone Air for long reading sessions causes far less hand fatigue than the heavier iPhone 16 Plus.
- Shifting to the iPhone Air reduces the daily pull in your jacket pocket while keeping plenty of display space.
TRUE SCALE · 1.6 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.1 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone Air: 156.2 by 74.7 by 5.64 millimetres, 165 grams. iPhone 16 Plus: 160.9 by 77.8 by 7.8 millimetres, 199 grams.
Air, 16 Plus shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
Height: Air 156.2 millimetres, 16 Plus 160.9 millimetres.Height: Air 6.15 inches, 16 Plus 6.33 inches.Width: Air 74.7 millimetres, 16 Plus 77.8 millimetres.Width: Air 2.94 inches, 16 Plus 3.06 inches.Depth: Air 5.64 millimetres, 16 Plus 7.80 millimetres.Depth: Air 0.22 inches, 16 Plus 0.31 inches.Weight: Air 165 grams, 16 Plus 199 grams.Weight: Air 5.82 ounces, 16 Plus 7.02 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | Air | 16 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 156.2 millimetres6.15 inches | 160.9 millimetres, 4.7 millimetres more6.33 inches, 0.19 inches more |
| Width | 74.7 millimetres2.94 inches | 77.8 millimetres, 3.1 millimetres more3.06 inches, 0.12 inches more |
| Depth | 5.64 millimetres0.22 inches | 7.80 millimetres, 2.16 millimetres more0.31 inches, 0.09 inches more |
| Weight | 165 grams5.82 ounces | 199 grams, 34 grams more7.02 ounces, 1.20 ounces more |
| Volume | 65.8 cubic centimetres4.02 cubic inches | 97.6 cubic centimetres, 31.8 cubic centimetres more5.96 cubic inches, 1.94 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 90 percent | 88 percent, 2 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.5 inches | 6.7 inches, 0.2 inches more |
| Resolution | 1260 × 2736 | 1290 × 2796 |
| Pixel density | 463 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, 4 pixels per inch less |
| Cutout | Dynamic Island | Dynamic Island |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A19 Pro | A18 |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 27 hrs | 27 hrs |
| Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 256 GB – 1 TB | 128 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 999 dollars | 899 dollars, 100 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2025 | Sep 2024 |
| Status | Current | Current |
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Questions about these phones
How much heavier is the iPhone 16 Plus than the iPhone Air?
The iPhone 16 Plus weighs 199 g, which is 34 g heavier than the 165 g iPhone Air.
Is the iPhone Air smaller in the hand than the iPhone 16 Plus?
Yes, the iPhone Air measures 156.2 mm tall and 74.7 mm wide, making it both shorter and narrower than the 160.9 mm tall iPhone 16 Plus.
Which phone is thinner?
The iPhone Air measures 5.64 mm deep, representing a significant drop from the 7.8 mm depth of the iPhone 16 Plus.
Do both phones fit in men's pockets?
Yes, both the iPhone Air and the iPhone 16 Plus fit into median men's jeans pockets.
How do the screen sizes compare?
The iPhone Air features a 6.5-inch display, while the iPhone 16 Plus steps up to a 6.7-inch screen.
What is the price difference between them?
The iPhone Air launches at 999 USD, whereas the iPhone 16 Plus starts at an 899 USD launch price.