Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Apple iPhone Air
Apple iPhone 16 Pro ($999) vs Apple iPhone Air ($774) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Apple iPhone Air |
|---|
| Price | $999 | $774 |
| Weight | 199g | 165g |
| Chip | A18 Pro | Apple A19 Pro |
| Display | 6.3" 120Hz ProMotion | 6.5" 120Hz OLED |
| Camera | 48MP Triple + Camera Control | — |
| Battery | 4,685mAh | 3,149mAh |
| Video | 4K 120fps ProRes | — |
| Rating | IP68 | — |
| Weight | — | 165g |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- Camera Control hardware button
- 4K 120fps first for iPhone
- A18 Pro chip headroom
- 6.3" larger display
- Titanium construction
- Large jump from 15 Pro
- No charging brick included
- USB 3 only on Pro Max
Apple iPhone Air
- 5.6mm — thinnest iPhone ever
- 165g flagship-light
- A19 Pro performance
- Titanium frame
- 3,149mAh battery is the price of thin
- Single rear camera
- No SIM tray anywhere
Apple iPhone Air is the better value at $774. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.