This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Apple iPhone Air smartphones.
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max features a larger 6.9-inch display, 5x optical zoom, 4,685mAh battery, triple-camera setup and Apple A18 Pro chipset.
Meanwhile, the Apple iPhone Air features a smaller 6.5-inch display, 3,149mAh battery, 20W charging rate and Apple A19 Pro chipset.
| Specs | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple iPhone Air |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.9-inch FHD+ Super Retina XDR OLED Display (1320 x 2868 Pixels 460 ppi) with Ceramic Shield (2nd gen), 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1000 nits typ., 2000 nits peak, HDR10, Dolby Vision, and Pill-shaped cutout (Dynamic Island) | 6.5-inch FHD+ Super Retina XDR OLED Display (1260 x 2800 Pixels, 460 ppi) with Ceramic Shield 2, 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1000nits typical brightness, 1600nits HBM, 3000nits peak, HDR10, Dolby Vision and Dynamic Island |
| Size | 163 x 77.6 x 8.25 mm | 156.2 x 74.7 x 5.64 mm |
| Weight | 227 g | 165 g |
| Build | Glass front, Glass back, Titanium frame | Glass front and back, Titanium frame |
| Durability | IP68 water & dust resistant | IP68 dust & water resistance |
| Colors | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium | Space Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue |
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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a larger, sharper, and brighter display. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A18 Pro (3 mm) | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa Core CPU 2x Performance Cores & 4x Efficiency Cores |
Hexa Core CPU 2x Performance Cores & 4x Efficiency Cores |
| GPU | Apple GPU with 6 Cores | Apple 5-core GPU |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256GB, 512GB or 1TB |
| Expansion | None | None |
| OS | iOS18 with Apple Intelligence | iOS26 |
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Apple iPhone Air
The Apple iPhone Air has better performance and a higher RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Triple Cameras: 48MP Main Camera (f/1.78 Aperture, Autofocus, sensor-shift OIS) 48MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture, Autofocus, 120° FoV) 12MP Telephoto (f/2.8 Aperture, Autofocus, sensor-shift OIS, 5x Optical Zoom) -LED Flash -Up to 4K@120fps video recording with Dolby Vision, ProRes, Video Stabilization, Spatial Audio |
48 Megapixels (f/1.6 Aperture, Autofocus, sensor-shift OIS) LED Flash Up to 4K@60fps video recording, EIS/OIS video stabilization, Dolby Vision |
| Front Camera |
12 Megapixels (f/1.9 Aperture, Autofocus) - Up to 4K@60fps video recording with Dolby Vision |
18 Megapixels (Square-shaped sensor, f/1.9 Aperture, Autofocus) - Up to 4K@60fps video recording, Video stabilization, Auto or tap to rotate & zoom |
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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has the advantage for zoom photography with longer 5x optical zoom and an ultrawide camera with autofocus. Meanwhile, Apple iPhone Air offers a wider-aperture main camera. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/6/7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/6/7 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano + eSIM) | Dual SIM (eSIM only) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 6 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC |
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Apple iPhone Air
The Apple iPhone Air has newer Bluetooth. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes (USB 3, DisplayPort) | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Spatial Audio, Stereo Dual Speakers | |
| FM Radio | No | |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition Barometer, Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) - AirTags Gen2 Emergency SOS, Messages & Find My via satellite (not applicable in PH) |
Face Recognition Barometer, Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer Ultrawide Band (UWB) support |
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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Based on the specs, it has stereo speakers, spatial audio, and DisplayPort support. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 4685 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) | 3149 mAh (Non-removable) |
| Charging |
Fast Charging via USB-C and MagSafe 50% in 30 minutes with ≥20W adapter or ≥30W MagSafe 15W Qi2 Wireless Charging |
20W Fast Charging (50% in 30 minutes) MagSafe Wireless Charging |
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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a larger battery capacity and faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱84,990.00 - Official price of 256GB version in the Philippines ₱96,990.00 - Official price of 512GB version in the Philippines ₱108,990.00 - Official price of 1TB version in the Philippines |
₱84,990.00 - Official price of 256GB version in the Philippines ₱100,990.00 - Official price of 512GB version in the Philippines ₱132,990.00 - Official price of 1TB version in the Philippines |
| Release Date | September 10, 2024 | September 10, 2025 |
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