iPhone Air vs iPhone 14 Pro Max size
The iPhone Air measures 156.2 x 74.7 x 5.64 mm and the iPhone 14 Pro Max measures 160.7 x 77.6 x 7.85 mm. The iPhone 14 Pro Max is the bigger phone. Its front covers 6.4% more area than the iPhone Air.
- iPhone Air165 g156.2 x 74.7 x 5.6 mm
- iPhone 14 Pro Max240 g160.7 x 77.6 x 7.9 mm
Outlines are drawn from published dimensions. Screen and camera shapes are simplified.
How the iPhone Air measures up
| Spec | iPhone Air | iPhone 14 Pro Max | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 156.2 mm 6.15 in | 160.7 mm 6.33 in | -4.5 mm (-2.8%) |
| Width | 74.7 mm 2.94 in | 77.6 mm 3.06 in | -2.9 mm (-3.7%) |
| Thickness | 5.64 mm 0.22 in | 7.85 mm 0.31 in | -2.21 mm (-28.2%) |
| Weight | 165 g 5.8 oz | 240 g 8.5 oz | -75 g (-31.3%) |
| Screen | 6.5 in | 6.7 in | -0.2 in (-3.0%) |
| Front footprint | 116.7 cm² | 124.7 cm² | -8 cm² (-6.4%) |
What the difference feels like
The iPhone 14 Pro Max is 2.9 mm wider. That is small, but you can feel it when you wrap your hand around the phone, and it adds a little stretch for one-handed typing.
In a jeans pocket the iPhone 14 Pro Max sits 4.5 mm higher, about 0.18 inches.
The iPhone 14 Pro Max is 2.21 mm thicker. Manufacturers measure thickness without the camera bump, so the real difference at the camera can be larger.
At 75 g heavier (2.6 oz), the iPhone 14 Pro Max is noticeably heftier when you hold it up to read.
Common questions
Is the iPhone Air bigger than the iPhone 14 Pro Max?
The iPhone 14 Pro Max is the bigger phone. Its front covers 6.4% more area than the iPhone Air. Height differs by 4.5 mm and width by 2.9 mm.
Will a iPhone 14 Pro Max case fit the iPhone Air?
No. A case is cut for one model's exact size, buttons and camera, and these two differ by 4.5 mm in height and 2.9 mm in width. Buy a case made for the iPhone Air.
Which is easier to use with one hand?
The iPhone Air, because it is 2.9 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 Pro Max: manufacturer spec page
See each phone's page for the full spec: iPhone Air and iPhone 14 Pro Max.