iPhone Air vs iPhone 16 size
The iPhone Air measures 156.2 x 74.7 x 5.64 mm and the iPhone 16 measures 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm. The iPhone Air is the bigger phone. Its front covers 10.4% more area than the iPhone 16.
- iPhone Air165 g156.2 x 74.7 x 5.6 mm
- iPhone 16170 g147.6 x 71.6 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 16 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 156.2 mm 6.15 in | 147.6 mm 5.81 in | +8.6 mm (+5.8%) |
| Width | 74.7 mm 2.94 in | 71.6 mm 2.82 in | +3.1 mm (+4.3%) |
| Thickness | 5.64 mm 0.22 in | 7.8 mm 0.31 in | -2.16 mm (-27.7%) |
| Weight | 165 g 5.8 oz | 170 g 6.0 oz | -5 g (-2.9%) |
| Screen | 6.5 in | 6.1 in | +0.4 in (+6.6%) |
| Front footprint | 116.7 cm² | 105.7 cm² | +11 cm² (+10.4%) |
What the difference feels like
The iPhone Air is 3.1 mm wider, an obvious difference in the hand. If you use your phone one-handed, the iPhone 16 will be easier to reach across.
In a jeans pocket the iPhone Air sits 8.6 mm higher, about 0.34 inches.
The iPhone 16 is 2.16 mm thicker. Manufacturers measure thickness without the camera bump, so the real difference at the camera can be larger.
The iPhone 16 is 5 g heavier, which most people will not notice day to day.
Common questions
Is the iPhone Air bigger than the iPhone 16?
The iPhone Air is the bigger phone. Its front covers 10.4% more area than the iPhone 16. Height differs by 8.6 mm and width by 3.1 mm.
Will a iPhone 16 case fit the iPhone Air?
No. A case is cut for one model's exact size, buttons and camera, and these two differ by 8.6 mm in height and 3.1 mm in width. Buy a case made for the iPhone Air.
Which is easier to use with one hand?
The iPhone 16, because it is 3.1 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 16: manufacturer spec page
See each phone's page for the full spec: iPhone Air and iPhone 16.