
The iPhone 16 Pro Max and iPhone Air are most easily told apart by their overall size. On height, the iPhone 16 Pro Max measures 163.0 mm against the iPhone Air's 156.2 mm — about 6.8 mm more. On width, the iPhone 16 Pro Max measures 77.6 mm against the iPhone Air's 74.7 mm — about 2.9 mm more. On thickness, the iPhone 16 Pro Max measures 8.3 mm against the iPhone Air's 5.6 mm — about 2.6 mm more.
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is the heavier of the two at 227 g, compared with 165 g for the iPhone Air. That is a 62 g difference (38%). In daily handling the difference is easy to feel.
Fits in most pockets, may feel snug when sitting.
Most of the screen is reachable, shifting grip needed for corners.
Fits in most pockets, may feel snug when sitting.
Most of the screen is reachable, shifting grip needed for corners.
| Metric | iPhone 16 Pro Max | iPhone Air | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 77.6 mm | 74.7 mm | +2.9 mm |
| Height | 163.0 mm | 156.2 mm | +6.8 mm |
| Depth | 8.3 mm | 5.6 mm | +2.6 mm |
| Weight | 227 g | 165 g | +62.0 mm |