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Apple iPhone Air vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Apple iPhone Air ($774) vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max ($650) — 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 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $774 | $650 |
| Weight | 165g | 227g |
| Chip | Apple A19 Pro | A18 Pro |
| Display | 6.5" 120Hz OLED | 6.9" 120Hz ProMotion |
| Battery | 3,149mAh | 4,685mAh |
| Weight | 165g | 227g (Apple published) |
| Camera | — | 48MP triple, 5x tetraprism |
| 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 Pro Max
- 4K 120fps ProRes video
- 5x tetraprism telephoto
- 6.9-inch 120Hz display
- A18 Pro has years of headroom
- 227g is a lot of phone to carry
- Large enough to be awkward one-handed
- Commands the highest used price of the 16 line
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is the better value at $650. 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.