iPhone Air vs iPhone 18 Pro
2.8 mm narrower, 6.2 mm shorter and 46 g heavier.
Quick answer
iPhone Air offers a larger 6.5-inch display in a profile measuring 5.64 mm deep and weighing 165 g. In contrast, iPhone 18 Pro is more compact in footprint at 150 mm tall and 71.9 mm wide, but measures 8.75 mm deep and weighs 211 g. In daily use, iPhone Air feels significantly thinner in hand and lighter in a jacket pocket, though its 156.2 mm height and 74.7 mm width require two hands more frequently. iPhone 18 Pro is easier to grip across its narrower frame, yet its added 46 g weight is noticeable during long reading sessions. Both phones fit a median men's jeans pocket but not a median women's jeans pocket.
- iPhone Air is 5.64 mm deep and 165 g, making it feel lighter in a pocket.
- iPhone 18 Pro is narrower at 71.9 mm, offering an easier one-handed thumb reach.
- Both devices fit a median men's jeans pocket but fail in a median women's pocket.
- iPhone 18 Pro adds 46 g of weight while providing 36 hours of video playback.
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 18 Pro: 150 by 71.9 by 8.75 millimetres, 211 grams.
Air, 18 Pro shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
Height: Air 156.2 millimetres, 18 Pro 150.0 millimetres.Height: Air 6.15 inches, 18 Pro 5.91 inches.Width: Air 74.7 millimetres, 18 Pro 71.9 millimetres.Width: Air 2.94 inches, 18 Pro 2.83 inches.Depth: Air 5.64 millimetres, 18 Pro 8.75 millimetres.Depth: Air 0.22 inches, 18 Pro 0.34 inches.Weight: Air 165 grams, 18 Pro 211 grams.Weight: Air 5.82 ounces, 18 Pro 7.44 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | Air | 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 156.2 millimetres6.15 inches | 150.0 millimetres, 6.2 millimetres less5.91 inches, 0.24 inches less |
| Width | 74.7 millimetres2.94 inches | 71.9 millimetres, 2.8 millimetres less2.83 inches, 0.11 inches less |
| Depth | 5.64 millimetres0.22 inches | 8.75 millimetres, 3.11 millimetres more0.34 inches, 0.12 inches more |
| Weight | 165 grams5.82 ounces | 211 grams, 46 grams more7.44 ounces, 1.62 ounces more |
| Volume | 65.8 cubic centimetres4.02 cubic inches | 94.4 cubic centimetres, 28.6 cubic centimetres more5.76 cubic inches, 1.74 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 90 percent | 89 percent, 1 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.5 inches | 6.3 inches, 0.2 inches less |
| Resolution | 1260 × 2736 | 1206 × 2622 |
| Pixel density | 463 pixels per inch | 458 pixels per inch, 5 pixels per inch less |
| Cutout | Dynamic Island | Dynamic Island |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP Fusion, variable aperture f/1.48-f/4.0 |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | 48MP Fusion f/2.2 |
| Rear telephoto | — | 48MP Fusion 100mm (4x optical, 8x optical-quality) |
| Front camera | 12MP | 18MP Center Stage f/1.9 |
| Chip | A19 Pro | A20 Pro |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 27 hrs | 36 hrs |
| Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 5G · Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Apple C2 modem |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 256 GB – 1 TB | 256 GB – 2 TB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 999 dollars | 1,199 dollars, 200 dollars more |
| Released | Sep 2025 | Sep 2026 |
| Status | Current | Current |
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Questions about these phones
How does the size of iPhone Air compare to iPhone 18 Pro?
iPhone Air measures 156.2 mm by 74.7 mm with a depth of 5.64 mm, while iPhone 18 Pro measures 150 mm by 71.9 mm with a depth of 8.75 mm.
Which phone is lighter between iPhone Air and iPhone 18 Pro?
iPhone Air weighs 165 g, which is 46 g lighter than iPhone 18 Pro at 211 g.
How do the screens compare between iPhone Air and iPhone 18 Pro?
iPhone Air features a 6.5-inch screen, while iPhone 18 Pro features a smaller 6.3-inch screen.
Is iPhone 18 Pro easier to use one-handed than iPhone Air?
Yes, iPhone 18 Pro is narrower at 71.9 mm compared to 74.7 mm on iPhone Air, making edge-to-edge thumb reach easier.
Do iPhone Air and iPhone 18 Pro fit in standard pockets?
Both iPhone Air and iPhone 18 Pro fit into a median men's jeans pocket, but neither phone fits into a median women's jeans pocket.
Is upgrading from iPhone Air to iPhone 18 Pro worth it for size alone?
For size alone, iPhone 18 Pro offers a shorter 150 mm body for easier handling, but iPhone Air is much thinner at 5.64 mm and weighs 46 g less.