Apple iPhone Air vs Apple iPhone 16e
Apple iPhone Air ($774) vs Apple iPhone 16e ($309) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone Air | Apple iPhone 16e |
|---|
| Price | $774 | $309 |
| Weight | 165g | 167g |
| Chip | Apple A19 Pro | Apple A18 |
| Display | 6.5" 120Hz OLED | 6.1" OLED |
| Battery | 3,149mAh | 4,005mAh |
| Weight | 165g | 167g |
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 16e
- Cheapest current iPhone
- A18 chip punches up
- Great battery for size
- Years of updates ahead
- 60Hz display
- Single rear camera
- No MagSafe
Apple iPhone 16e is the better value at $309. 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.