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Apple iPhone Air vs Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Apple iPhone Air ($774) vs Apple iPhone 16 Plus ($440) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone Air | Apple iPhone 16 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $774 | $440 |
| Weight | 165g | 199g |
| Chip | Apple A19 Pro | A18 |
| Display | 6.5" 120Hz OLED | 6.7" 60Hz |
| Battery | 3,149mAh | 4,674mAh |
| Weight | 165g | 199g (Apple published) |
| Camera | — | 48MP Fusion dual + Camera Control |
| Rating | — | IP68 |
Pros & Cons
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 16 Plus
- Biggest battery of any iPhone 16 that year
- A18 runs Apple Intelligence
- Large 6.7-inch display for the money
- 199g is heavy for a non-Pro
- 60Hz display
- No telephoto lens
Apple iPhone 16 Plus is the better value at $440. If weight matters most, Apple iPhone Air carries lighter at 165g. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.