iPhone 16 Pro
94/100 editorial
US launch / reference: $999
Manufacturer source ↗iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone Air
iPhone 16 Pro leads by 2 editorial points. Your priorities and current prices can change the better choice.
iPhone Air
92/100 editorial
US launch / reference: $999
Manufacturer source ↗Start with the tradeoffs
Consider iPhone 16 Pro for
- A18 Pro chip
- 5× optical telephoto camera
- USB-C with USB 3 support
Tradeoff: Premium launch price
Consider iPhone Air for
- A19 Pro chip in a 5.64 mm chassis
- 165 g — light in hand
- Up to 27 hours of video playback
Tradeoff: Single rear camera
Scores and judgments are editorial. Specdex does not run an in-house benchmark lab. Manufacturer claims and independent measurements may use different test conditions.
Editorial fit by scenario
Photography
iPhone 16 Pro
leads on camera (95 vs 86)
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Battery life
iPhone 16 Pro
leads on battery (86 vs 76)
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Performance
Effectively tied
neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Display
Effectively tied
neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Specifications side by side
Arrows indicate a higher capacity, higher power rating, or lower weight/time for comparable simple quantities. They do not establish overall product quality. Unknown values remain unavailable.
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro | iPhone Air |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3″ LTPO OLED, 120Hz, 2622×1206 | 6.5″ OLED, 2736×1260 |
| Chipset | Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) | Apple A19 Pro chip (6-core CPU) |
| Storage | 128 / 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB | 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| Rear camera | 48 MP + 48 MP UW + 12 MP 5× tele | Not documented |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth | Not documented |
| Charging | Up to 50% in around 30 minutes with 20W or higher adapter | 50% in 30 min with 20W adapter; MagSafe up to 20W |
| OS | iOS 18 | iOS 26 |
| Weight | 199 g | ↑ 165 g |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 (6 m, 30 min) |
| Battery (video) | Up to 27 hours | Up to 27 hours |
| Thickness | Not documented | 5.64 mm |
Inspect the shared editorial ratings
Missing criteria are excluded from pairwise scenarios. A difference below two points is treated as a tie. These are not raw benchmarks.
- cpu
- 98 / 97
- gpu
- 94 / 94
- camera
- 95 / 86
- battery
- 86 / 76
- display
- 93 / 92
- design
- 96 / 100
iPhone 16 Pro
Prices & availability
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iPhone Air
Prices & availability
US launch / reference: $999. This is not a current retailer offer.
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Price history
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Prices apply to the listed configuration and condition. Tax and shipping are not included unless the retailer states otherwise.