iPhone Air vs iPhone 14 size
The iPhone Air measures 156.2 x 74.7 x 5.64 mm and the iPhone 14 measures 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm. The iPhone Air is the bigger phone. Its front covers 11.2% more area than the iPhone 14.
- iPhone Air165 g156.2 x 74.7 x 5.6 mm
- iPhone 14172 g146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm
Outlines are drawn from published dimensions. Screen and camera shapes are simplified.
How the iPhone Air measures up
| Spec | iPhone Air | iPhone 14 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 156.2 mm 6.15 in | 146.7 mm 5.78 in | +9.5 mm (+6.5%) |
| Width | 74.7 mm 2.94 in | 71.5 mm 2.81 in | +3.2 mm (+4.5%) |
| Thickness | 5.64 mm 0.22 in | 7.8 mm 0.31 in | -2.16 mm (-27.7%) |
| Weight | 165 g 5.8 oz | 172 g 6.1 oz | -7 g (-4.1%) |
| Screen | 6.5 in | 6.1 in | +0.4 in (+6.6%) |
| Front footprint | 116.7 cm² | 104.9 cm² | +11.8 cm² (+11.2%) |
What the difference feels like
The iPhone Air is 3.2 mm wider, an obvious difference in the hand. If you use your phone one-handed, the iPhone 14 will be easier to reach across.
In a jeans pocket the iPhone Air sits 9.5 mm higher, about 0.37 inches.
The iPhone 14 is 2.16 mm thicker. Manufacturers measure thickness without the camera bump, so the real difference at the camera can be larger.
The iPhone 14 is 7 g heavier, which most people will not notice day to day.
Common questions
Is the iPhone Air bigger than the iPhone 14?
The iPhone Air is the bigger phone. Its front covers 11.2% more area than the iPhone 14. Height differs by 9.5 mm and width by 3.2 mm.
Will a iPhone 14 case fit the iPhone Air?
No. A case is cut for one model's exact size, buttons and camera, and these two differ by 9.5 mm in height and 3.2 mm in width. Buy a case made for the iPhone Air.
Which is easier to use with one hand?
The iPhone 14, because it is 3.2 mm narrower. Width matters more than height for reaching across the screen with your thumb.
Cases and prices
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Sources
- iPhone Air: manufacturer spec page
- iPhone 14: manufacturer spec page
See each phone's page for the full spec: iPhone Air and iPhone 14.