Apple256 GB
iPhone 16 Pro
6.3″ · OLED · 120 Hz · Apple A18 Pro · 6-core CPU · 6-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
256 GB · Black Titanium · UK A3293 · nano-SIM + eSIMFull product profile
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Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 28 Sept 2026Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Apple iPhone Air
WHO EACH ONE SUITS
Choose the iPhone 16 Pro if…
- you want a dedicated telephoto lens (5×); the other lists none Source: iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you prefer the smaller 6.3″ screen Source: iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you need a physical SIM slot; the other is eSIM-only Source: iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
Choose the iPhone Air if…
- you want a lighter phone: 165 g vs 199 g Source: Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want a higher-resolution front camera: 18 vs 12 MP Source: Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want a thinner body: 5.64 vs 8.25 mm Source: Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want the larger 6.5″ screen Source: Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
Compare the actual changes
Make it personal How are scores calculated?Important features fall outside this scoring model.
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iPhone Air
6.5″ · OLED · 120 Hz · Apple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 5 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
256 GB · Space Black · UK A3517 · dual eSIM · MG2L4QN/AFull product profile
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EVERYDAY PRIORITIESiPhone Air leads on the scored specifications.
Change what matters 6.7 points ahead across your selected display, battery priorities.
Published-spec match · for your selected priorities. Scores compare published capabilities, not lab-tested quality. Camera image quality and independent performance tests are not rated. See scoring
Decision confidence: Limited evidence · 6.7 points apart
Only display and battery can be scored for both phones. This is a lead on those specifications, not an overall buying recommendation.
Camera scoring is unavailable for this pair. Known hardware specs still appear below; default scores use only shared, verified categories.
THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE
Visual facts
Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.
How to read this comparison
How to read this comparison
- Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown; scores cover published capabilities only. Not a quality rating or a test result.
- “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
- Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 06
Chipset
A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.
iPhone Air
0.2″ larger diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- iPhone 16 Pro
- 6.3″
- iPhone Air
- 6.5″
Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size
MANUFACTURER CLAIMS
Up to 27 hours.
Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.
- iPhone 16 Pro
- Up to 27h
- iPhone Air
- Up to 27h
Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life
WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?
Full specifications ↓Key differences
18 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 3 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.
Chipset
In Visual factsiPhone 16 ProApple A18 Pro · 6-core CPU · 6-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
iPhone AirApple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 5 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
Rear 4K recording maximum
In Visual factsiPhone 16 Pro120 fps
iPhone Air60 fps
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
100/120 fps Dolby Vision applies to the Fusion camera. Supported mode, not a measured quality or sustained-performance score.
iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone Air
Manufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsKeep rear and front camera capabilities separate. A recording mode, autofocus or stabilisation feature can matter for your use; it does not establish independently tested image quality.
Camera system
iPhone 16 Pro48 MP main with second-generation sensor-shift OIS; 48 MP ultra-wide; 12 MP dedicated 5× telephoto with autofocus and optical stabilisation
iPhone AirMain: 48 MP (f/1.6, OIS), 2x crop mode; Front: 18 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fps
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Display specification
iPhone 16 Pro6.3-inch OLED · 2622 × 1206 · adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz
iPhone Air6.5-inch OLED; 2736 × 1260; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak (outdoor)
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone Air
460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh; 1,000 nits typical and 1,600 nits HDR peak.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Wireless connectivity
iPhone 16 ProWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.3 · Thread · UWB · NFC
iPhone AirWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · second-generation UWB
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
UWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. Wi-Fi 7 and Ultra Wideband availability depend on region; compatible equipment and service conditions apply. A capability inventory does not establish measured throughput.
iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Update support
iPhone 16 ProA fixed end-of-support date has not been verified. Check current Apple software compatibility before buying.
iPhone AirNo fixed update period published; ships with iOS 26
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
The technical specification is not a promise of a particular number of future operating-system upgrades.
iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsDistinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.
Show 12 more verified differences
USB connector and data transfer
iPhone 16 ProUSB-C · DisplayPort · USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s
iPhone AirUSB-C; USB 2 data up to 480 Mb/s
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
Data transfer standard; rated maximum is not a measured transfer result. Cable capability matters.
iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Battery and charging
iPhone 16 ProUp to 27 hours video playback; around 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe up to 25 W and Qi charging
iPhone AirUp to 27 h video; fast wired charging (20 W+ adapter), 20 W wireless
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
Apple test and accessory conditions apply. The adapter rating is not an established maximum phone input wattage. This is not independent battery testing.
iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone Air
Apple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 22 h streamed video; up to 50% in 30 minutes with a separately sold 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 20 W. Apple claims, not independent tests.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Display resolution
iPhone 16 Pro2622 × 1206
iPhone Air2736 × 1260
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
eSIM only (UK configuration)
iPhone 16 ProNo
iPhone AirYes
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsApple — official regional iPhone model identifiers
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Front camera
iPhone 16 Pro12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocus
iPhone Air18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Dedicated telephoto magnification
iPhone 16 Pro5×
iPhone Air0×
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
Dedicated 12 MP tetraprism telephoto; the separate 2× main-sensor crop is not another lens.
iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone Air
The 2× mode crops the main sensor; there is no dedicated telephoto module.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Outdoor peak brightness
iPhone 16 Pro2000 nits
iPhone Air3000 nits
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.
iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Rear camera modules
iPhone 16 Pro3
iPhone Air1
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Screen size
iPhone 16 Pro6.3 in
iPhone Air6.5 in
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.
iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone Air
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
MagSafe charging maximum
iPhone 16 Pro25 W
iPhone Air20 W
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
MagSafe rating with compatible accessories and the stated adapter conditions; it is not a rating for every Qi charger.
iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Thickness
iPhone 16 Pro8.25 mm
iPhone Air5.64 mm
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Weight
In Visual factsiPhone 16 Pro199 g
iPhone Air165 g
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Manufacturer wording of separate fields (1)
Combined manufacturer descriptions whose values are listed as separate differences. Kept here so every verified difference stays in one list.
Dimensions
iPhone 16 Pro149.6 × 71.5 × 8.25 mm (height × width × depth)
iPhone Air156.2 × 74.7 × 5.64 mm (height × width × thickness)
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Small physical differences (2)
Height
iPhone 16 Pro149.6 mm
iPhone Air156.2 mm
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Width
In Visual factsiPhone 16 Pro71.5 mm
iPhone Air74.7 mm
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Configuration & compatibility details (1)
Regional SIM / network configuration
iPhone 16 ProUK A3293 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIM
iPhone AirUK model A3517; eSIM only
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
US A3083 has no physical SIM tray. Its cellular-band support has not been verified for this UK record. Retailer searches do not establish regional equivalence.
iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsApple — official regional iPhone model identifiersiPhone Air
Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs); no physical SIM slot; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier eSIM support needs confirming with your network.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsThese descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.
Missing or non-comparable evidence (32)
Main camera aperture
iPhone 16 ProFixed f/1.78
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear-system optical stabilisation
iPhone 16 ProYes
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
Optical stabilisation is established for the main camera; this does not assert OIS for every rear lens.
iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear camera autofocus
iPhone 16 ProYes
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
Continuous autofocus is explicitly listed for rear video recording; it does not quantify focusing speed or accuracy.
iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera optical stabilisation
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
Not stated for the front camera in the retained official specifications.
iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cinematic mode recording maximum
iPhone 16 Pro30 fps
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps; distinct from ordinary 4K frame-rate support.
iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Battery capacity
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
Apple does not publish a capacity in the retained technical specifications.
iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Maximum wired charging power
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
Required adapter wattage does not establish maximum device input power.
iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
RAM capacity
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
Not published in the retained official specifications; do not copy a third-party estimate.
iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Expandable storage
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published support term
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Action button
iPhone 16 ProYes
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Always-On display
iPhone 16 ProYes
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Apple Intelligence support
iPhone 16 ProYes
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
Feature availability depends on software, language and region. This does not establish measured AI performance.
iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published audio playback
iPhone 16 Pro85 hours
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Camera Control
iPhone 16 ProYes
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cellular modem
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
iPhone AirApple C1X
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Air
Listed in the UK Mobile and Wireless section for model A3517.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Crash Detection
iPhone 16 ProYes
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
Calling for help requires mobile data or Wi-Fi calling; this is not a guarantee that every crash is detected.
iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
HDR peak brightness
iPhone 16 Pro1600 nits
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Headphone jack
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Included accessories
iPhone 16 ProUSB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not included
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
LiDAR scanner
iPhone 16 ProYes
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Log video recording
iPhone 16 ProYes
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MagSafe support
iPhone 16 ProYes
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
MagSafe charging, magnet array and alignment magnet are expressly listed. Generic Qi charging on another product does not by itself prove MagSafe support there.
iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
RAM and storage configuration
iPhone 16 Pro256 GB storage
iPhone AirRAM not published; 256 GB storage
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
Apple does not publish RAM capacity in these technical specifications; the separate RAM field remains unknown.
iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsOne source states less detail or a rounded figure. This is not a verified difference; check the exact configuration.
Optical-quality zoom
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
iPhone Air2×
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Air
Main-sensor crop mode, not a separate telephoto lens.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published professional camera workflows
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
iPhone Air0
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Air
Versus counts four workflow types: RAW stills, professional codecs, log capture and external production tools. Apple lists HEIF/JPEG photos and HEVC/H.264 video, and none of the four workflows.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
ProRes recording
iPhone 16 ProUp to 4K at 120 fps with external recording
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
External recording is explicitly required for the stated maximum. No storage throughput or cable compatibility is inferred.
iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Qi charging maximum
iPhone 16 Pro7.5 W
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
Apple lists Qi wireless charging up to 7.5 W separately from the MagSafe rating. Compatible Qi equipment and actual conditions apply; this is not a measured or sustained rate.
iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Reverse wireless charging
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Emergency SOS via satellite
iPhone 16 ProYes
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
Manufacturer-listed capability. Service availability, regional restrictions and setup requirements apply; no network compatibility is inferred.
iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
8K recording
iPhone 16 ProNot verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
An omitted 8K mode is not recorded as an explicit incompatibility.
iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Operating system listed in the retained page
iPhone 16 ProiOS
iPhone AiriOS 26
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro
Specification-page wording only; this is not a claim about the currently installed version or an end-of-support date.
iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsOne source states more detail of the same fact; the shared details match. This is not a verified difference; check the exact configuration.
14 shared fields have the same recorded value.
WHAT THE SCORE COVERS
Score breakdown
Limited specification indices. Explore the inputs and their limits.
iPhone 16 Pro iPhone Air
Display explainediPhone Air leads
iPhone 16 Pro: Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.
iPhone Air: Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.
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iPhone 16 ProiPhone AirWeightDiffers
Sources
199g
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
165g
WidthDiffers
Sources
71.5mm
74.7mm
ThicknessDiffers
Sources
8.25mm
5.64mm
DimensionsDiffers
Sources
149.6 × 71.5 × 8.25 mm (height × width × depth)
156.2 × 74.7 × 5.64 mm (height × width × thickness)
HeightDiffers
Sources
149.6 mm
156.2 mm
Form factor
Sources
slab
slab
ColourDiffers
Sources
Black Titanium
Space Black
Screen sizeDiffers
Sources
6.3″
Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.
6.5″
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.Differs
Sources
2000 nits
Outdoor peak brightness · Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.
3000 nits
Published outdoor peak · Outdoor peak claim.
Pixel density
Sources
460 ppi
460 ppi
Maximum refresh rate
Sources
120Hz
120Hz
Adaptive ProMotion.
Display specificationDiffers
Sources
6.3-inch OLED · 2622 × 1206 · adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz
6.5-inch OLED; 2736 × 1260; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak (outdoor)460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh; 1,000 nits typical and 1,600 nits HDR peak.
Display resolutionDiffers
Sources
2622 × 1206
2736 × 1260
HDR peak brightness
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone AirNo source recorded
1600 nits
Not verified
Native telephoto reachDiffers
Sources
5×Dedicated telephoto magnification · Dedicated 12 MP tetraprism telephoto; the separate 2× main-sensor crop is not another lens.
No dedicated lensDedicated telephoto reach · The 2× mode crops the main sensor; there is no dedicated telephoto module.
Rear camera modulesDiffers
Sources
3
1
Camera systemDiffers
Sources
48 MP main with second-generation sensor-shift OIS; 48 MP ultra-wide; 12 MP dedicated 5× telephoto with autofocus and optical stabilisation
Main: 48 MP (f/1.6, OIS), 2x crop mode; Front: 18 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fps
Front cameraDiffers
Sources
12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocus
18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus
Front camera autofocus
Sources
Yes
Yes
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Yes
YesSensor-shift OIS is stated for the 48 MP Fusion Main, the only rear camera.
Rear-system optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone AirNo source recorded
YesOptical stabilisation is established for the main camera; this does not assert OIS for every rear lens.
Not verified
Rear camera autofocus
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone AirNo source recorded
YesContinuous autofocus is explicitly listed for rear video recording; it does not quantify focusing speed or accuracy.
Not verified
Main camera aperture
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Fixed f/1.78
Not verified
Rear 4K recording maximumDiffers
Sources
120 fps100/120 fps Dolby Vision applies to the Fusion camera. Supported mode, not a measured quality or sustained-performance score.
60 fpsManufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
Front 4K recording maximum
Sources
60 fpsFront-camera recording mode only.
60 fpsFront 18 MP Center Stage camera only.
Cinematic mode recording maximum
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone AirNo source recorded
30 fpsCinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps; distinct from ordinary 4K frame-rate support.
Not verified
Camera Control
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
ProRes recording
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Up to 4K at 120 fps with external recordingExternal recording is explicitly required for the stated maximum. No storage throughput or cable compatibility is inferred.
Not verified
Optical-quality crop reach
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
2×Main-sensor crop mode, not a separate telephoto lens.
Published professional camera workflows
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
Not verified
0Versus counts four workflow types: RAW stills, professional codecs, log capture and external production tools. Apple lists HEIF/JPEG photos and HEVC/H.264 video, and none of the four workflows.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Sources
27 hours
Published video playback · Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.
27 hours
Claimed local video playback · Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
Wireless charging
Sources
Yes
Yes
Battery and chargingDiffers
Sources
Up to 27 hours video playback; around 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe up to 25 W and Qi chargingApple test and accessory conditions apply. The adapter rating is not an established maximum phone input wattage. This is not independent battery testing.
Up to 27 h video; fast wired charging (20 W+ adapter), 20 W wirelessApple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 22 h streamed video; up to 50% in 30 minutes with a separately sold 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 20 W. Apple claims, not independent tests.
Claimed streamed video
Sources
22 hoursSeparate Apple streaming test; do not equate it with local video playback.
22 hoursApple UK up-to claim.
Published audio playback
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone AirNo source recorded
85 hoursApple up-to audio playback test.
Not verified
Time to 50% wired charge
Sources
30 minutesApple fast-charge claim using a 20 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable; adapter is sold separately. Test variables affect the result.
30 minutesApple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter.
MagSafe / Qi2 powerDiffers
Sources
25 WMagSafe rating with compatible accessories and the stated adapter conditions; it is not a rating for every Qi charger.
20 WCompatible charger and adapter required.
MagSafe support
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone AirNo source recorded
YesMagSafe charging, magnet array and alignment magnet are expressly listed. Generic Qi charging on another product does not by itself prove MagSafe support there.
Not verified
Qi charging maximum
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone AirNo source recorded
7.5 WApple lists Qi wireless charging up to 7.5 W separately from the MagSafe rating. Compatible Qi equipment and actual conditions apply; this is not a measured or sustained rate.
Not verified
Update policyDiffers
Sources
A fixed end-of-support date has not been verified. Check current Apple software compatibility before buying.The technical specification is not a promise of a particular number of future operating-system upgrades.
No fixed update period published; ships with iOS 26
Listed operating system
Sources
iOSSpecification-page wording only; this is not a claim about the currently installed version or an end-of-support date.
iOS 26
Apple Intelligence support
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone AirNo source recorded
YesFeature availability depends on software, language and region. This does not establish measured AI performance.
Not verified
ChipsetDiffers
Sources
Apple A18 Pro · 6-core CPU · 6-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
Apple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 5 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
RAM and storage configurationDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone AirApple UK iPhone Air configurations
256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity in these technical specifications; the separate RAM field remains unknown.
RAM not published; 256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity.
Regional SIM / network configurationConfiguration
UK A3293 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIMUS A3083 has no physical SIM tray. Its cellular-band support has not been verified for this UK record. Retailer searches do not establish regional equivalence.
UK model A3517; eSIM onlyDual eSIM (two active eSIMs); no physical SIM slot; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier eSIM support needs confirming with your network.
Storage
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone AirApple UK iPhone Air configurations
256 GB
256 GB
Panel technology
Sources
OLED
OLED
eSIM onlyDiffers
No
Yes
Ingress protection
Sources
IP68Apple claim: up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes under IEC 60529; not a guarantee against damage during ordinary use.
IP68Apple laboratory condition: 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent.
USB connectionDiffers
Sources
USB-C · DisplayPort · USB 3 up to 10 Gb/sData transfer standard; rated maximum is not a measured transfer result. Cable capability matters.
USB-C; USB 2 data up to 480 Mb/s
Device unlock
Sources
Face ID
Face ID
Wireless connectivityDiffers
Sources
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.3 · Thread · UWB · NFCUWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. Wi-Fi 7 and Ultra Wideband availability depend on region; compatible equipment and service conditions apply. A capability inventory does not establish measured throughput.
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · second-generation UWB
Included accessories
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone AirNo source recorded
USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not included
Not verified
Action button
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Emergency SOS via satellite
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone AirNo source recorded
YesManufacturer-listed capability. Service availability, regional restrictions and setup requirements apply; no network compatibility is inferred.
Not verified
Crash Detection
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone AirNo source recorded
YesCalling for help requires mobile data or Wi-Fi calling; this is not a guarantee that every crash is detected.
Not verified
Always-On display
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
LiDAR scanner
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Log video recording
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Apple UK reference price
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
iPhone AirApple UK iPhone Air configurations
Not verified
£1,099Apple UK price for the 256 GB model in September 2026; retailer prices may differ.
Cellular modem
Sources
iPhone 16 ProNo source recorded
Not verified
Apple C1XListed in the UK Mobile and Wireless section for model A3517.
Show unverified (9)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
8K video recording
Sources
Not verified8K recording · An omitted 8K mode is not recorded as an explicit incompatibility.
Not verified8K recording is not mentioned.
Published support term
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
RAM
Sources
Not verifiedNot published in the retained official specifications; do not copy a third-party estimate.
Not verifiedNot stated by the manufacturer.
Maximum wired charging power
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verifiedRequired adapter wattage does not establish maximum device input power.
Not verified
Battery capacity
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verifiedApple does not publish a capacity in the retained technical specifications.
Not verified
Front camera optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot stated for the front camera in the retained official specifications.
Not verified
Reverse wireless charging
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Headphone jack
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Expandable storage
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
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Your selected categories: Display, Battery. Scores reflect published capabilities, not hands-on testing. Manufacturer battery claims can use different test conditions. Verified specifications remain visible even where a category cannot be scored.
How we calculate scoresApple iPhone 16 Pro
256 GB · checked 16 Oct 2026
Your weighted score76.6 / 100Selected categories: Display, Battery.
(79.67 × 1 + 73.47 × 1) ÷ 2
Display79.7 / 100
Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.
Selected weight: 1.
medium confidence · 100% model coveragePublished peak brightnessSource value: 2000
66.67 × 40% = 26.67Manufacturer-published peak figure; not an independent measurement.
ApplePixel densitySource value: 460
80.00 × 35% = 28.00Published or explicitly calculated pixel density.
AppleCategory score = 26.67 + 28.00 + 25.00 = 79.67
CameraNot scored
Camera hardware is listed, but all inputs for the camera-capability model have not been verified.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Complete model-defined camera workflow evidence.
Battery73.5 / 100
Uses the listed playback mode and short charging claim. Manufacturer protocols differ; this is not measured endurance.
Selected weight: 1.
low confidence · 100% model coverageManufacturer-claimed local video playbackSource value: 27
77.14 × 65% = 50.14Manufacturer claim.
AppleManufacturer-claimed charging rateSource value: 1.67
66.67 × 35% = 23.33Manufacturer charging claim. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
AppleCategory score = 50.14 + 23.33 = 73.47
PerformanceNot scored
Comparable independent CPU, GPU and sustained-performance measurements are not available here.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Independent benchmarks.
LongevityNot scored
The published update policy is listed separately; remaining support is not converted into a quality score.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Comparable remaining-support scoring methodology.
Specifications & verification
Weight199 gManufacturer claim · high confidence
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
AppleWidth71.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Thickness8.25 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size6.3 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.
ApplePeak brightness2,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.
AppleClaimed video playback27 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.
AppleClaimed charging rate1.67% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence
Manufacturer charging claim. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
ApplePublished total supportNot verified
Not published
Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Headphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageNot verified
Not published
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple claim: up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes under IEC 60529; not a guarantee against damage during ordinary use.
ApplePixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Native telephoto reach5×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Dedicated 12 MP tetraprism telephoto; the separate 2× main-sensor crop is not another lens.
AppleClaimed optical-quality reachNot verified
Not published
Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources3
- iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK technical specificationsApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
- Apple — official regional iPhone model identifiersApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
- iPhone 16 Pro — official image and finish/configuration evidenceApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
Apple iPhone Air
256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Your weighted score83.2 / 100Selected categories: Display, Battery.
(93.00 × 1 + 73.47 × 1) ÷ 2
Display93.0 / 100
Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.
Selected weight: 1.
medium confidence · 100% model coveragePublished peak brightnessSource value: 3000
100.00 × 40% = 40.00Manufacturer-published peak figure; not an independent measurement.
ApplePixel densitySource value: 460
80.00 × 35% = 28.00Published or explicitly calculated pixel density.
AppleCategory score = 40.00 + 28.00 + 25.00 = 93.00
CameraNot scored
Camera hardware is listed, but all inputs for the camera-capability model have not been verified.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Complete model-defined camera workflow evidence.
Battery73.5 / 100
Uses the listed playback mode and short charging claim. Manufacturer protocols differ; this is not measured endurance.
Selected weight: 1.
low confidence · 100% model coverageManufacturer-claimed local video playbackSource value: 27
77.14 × 65% = 50.14Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
AppleManufacturer-claimed charging rateSource value: 1.67
66.67 × 35% = 23.33Apple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
AppleCategory score = 50.14 + 23.33 = 73.47
PerformanceNot scored
Comparable independent CPU, GPU and sustained-performance measurements are not available here.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Independent benchmarks.
LongevityNot scored
The published update policy is listed separately; remaining support is not converted into a quality score.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Comparable remaining-support scoring methodology.
Specifications & verification
Weight165 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Width74.7 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Thickness5.64 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size6.5 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
AppleClaimed video playback27 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
AppleClaimed charging rate1.67% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence
Apple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
ApplePublished total supportNot verified
Not published
Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Headphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageNot verified
Not published
eSIM onlyYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple laboratory condition: 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent.
ApplePixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Native telephoto reach0×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
The 2× mode crops the main sensor; there is no dedicated telephoto module.
AppleClaimed optical-quality reach2×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Main-sensor crop mode, not a separate telephoto lens.
AppleRear camera modules1Manufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Manufacturer list price£1,099.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceApple
All sources3
- Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsApple · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- Apple UK iPhone Air configurationsApple · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- iPhone Air exact UK configurationApple · accessed 10 Sept 2026
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