Compare the key specs first, then explore the full specifications below.
Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)
12/256GB · Documented international reference; inner display for foldables
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone Air · 256GB / 12GB RAM | iPhone 16 Pro · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| OS | iOS 26; supports iOS 27 | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 27 |
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) | Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) |
| CPU | 6-core CPU: 2 performance + 4 efficiency | Hexa-core (2x4.05 GHz + 4x2.42 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple 5-core GPU with Neural Accelerators | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone Air · 256GB / 12GB RAM | iPhone 16 Pro · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 6.5 in | 6.3 in |
| Refresh Rate | Adaptive ProMotion up to 120Hz | Adaptive ProMotion up to 120Hz |
| Display Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Always-On |
| Resolution | 1260 x 2736 pixels | 1206 x 2622 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel Density | 460 ppi |
Apple A18 Pro
8/128GB · 128GB; review confirms 8GB across all capacities
| ~460 ppi |
| Brightness | 1000 nits typical, 1600 nits HDR, 3000 nits outdoor peak | 1000 nits typical, 1600 nits HDR, 2000 nits outdoor peak |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~89.9% | ~90.1% |
| Display Protection | Ceramic Shield 2, anti-reflective coating | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 generation) |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone Air · 256GB / 12GB RAM | iPhone 16 Pro · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3149 mAh | 3582 mAh |
| Battery Type | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion | Li-Ion 3582 mAh |
| Charging | USB-C wired: 50% in 30 min with 20W adapter; MagSafe/Qi2 wireless up to 20W | Wired PD2.0, 50% in 30 min; MagSafe wireless up to 25W; Qi2 15W; 4.5W reverse wired |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone Air · 256GB / 12GB RAM | iPhone 16 Pro · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Main Camera System | Single rear camera: 48MP Fusion Main; 2x optical-quality crop | Triple 48MP main + 12MP 5x periscope telephoto + 48MP ultrawide; LiDAR |
| Main Camera Details | 48MP f/1.6 26mm wide, 1/1.56-inch, 1.0um, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 12MP 2x crop mode | 48MP f/1.78 24mm wide 1/1.28-inch OIS; 12MP f/2.8 120mm 5x telephoto OIS; 48MP f/2.2 13mm ultrawide; LiDAR |
| Camera Features | Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Night mode, portrait mode, panorama | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, LiDAR, ProRAW |
| Camera Video | 4K Dolby Vision 24/25/30/60fps; 1080p up to 240fps slow-motion; spatial audio | 4K 24/25/30/60/100/120fps, Dolby Vision HDR, ProRes, spatial video |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone Air · 256GB / 12GB RAM | iPhone 16 Pro · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie Camera | 18MP Center Stage f/1.9 autofocus; Face ID TrueDepth | 12MP f/1.9 23mm wide PDAF OIS; SL 3D Face ID |
| Selfie Video | 4K Dolby Vision 24/25/30/60fps; 1080p slow-motion 120fps | 4K 24/25/30/60fps; 1080p up to 120fps; gyro-EIS |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone Air · 256GB / 12GB RAM | iPhone 16 Pro · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone Air · 256GB / 12GB RAM | iPhone 16 Pro · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone Air · 256GB / 12GB RAM | iPhone 16 Pro · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone Air · 256GB / 12GB RAM | iPhone 16 Pro · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Storage Type | NVMe | NVMe |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone Air · 256GB / 12GB RAM | iPhone 16 Pro · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 156.2 x 74.7 x 5.64 mm | 149.6 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm |
| Build | Ceramic Shield 2 front, Grade 5 titanium frame, Ceramic Shield back | Ceramic Shield glass front, glass back, Grade 5 titanium frame |
| SIM | Dual eSIM, two active; no physical SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM international; dual eSIM USA; dual Nano-SIM China |
| Protection | IP68 water resistance up to 6m for 30 minutes | IP68 dust and water resistant up to 6m for 30 minutes |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone Air · 256GB / 12GB RAM | iPhone 16 Pro · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeaker | Built-in speaker | Stereo speakers |
| Headphone Jack | No 3.5mm jack | No 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Audio | Spatial Audio, stereo audio recording, Dolby Atmos playback | Stereo speakers, Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone Air · 256GB / 12GB RAM | iPhone 16 Pro · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | 5G Sub6 with 4x4 MIMO, Apple C1X modem | 5G SA/NSA/Sub6; mmWave US model |
| Radio | No FM radio | No FM radio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2x2 MIMO, Apple N1 | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | Dual-frequency GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC | Dual-frequency GPS L1+L5, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | NFC with reader mode; Apple Pay | NFC, Apple Pay |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 (up to 480Mb/s) | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort |
| Infrared | No infrared blaster | No IR blaster |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone Air · 256GB / 12GB RAM | iPhone 16 Pro · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors & Features | Face ID, barometer, gyro, accelerometer, proximity, ambient light sensors, UWB gen2 | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, UWB gen2, satellite SOS |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone Air · 256GB / 12GB RAM | iPhone 16 Pro · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025, September 09 | 2024, September 09 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, September 19 | Available. Released 2024, September 20 |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone Air · 256GB / 12GB RAM | iPhone 16 Pro · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Space Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium |
| Models | A3517, A3260, A3518 | A3293, A3083, A3292, A3294, iPhone17,3 |
| Price | Varies by region and storage | Original US launch price from $999 (128GB); retail varies |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone Air · 256GB / 12GB RAM | iPhone 16 Pro · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| SPECIFICATION | iPhone Air · 256GB / 12GB RAM | iPhone 16 Pro · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 165 g | 199 g |
