Apple iPhone 16 vs Apple iPhone Air

Uses the labelled depth as chassis thickness, without inventing camera-bump depth.

The source names two physical cameras. Its enabled 12MP 2x Telephoto mode uses the Fusion main camera, rather than creating a third physical module.

The marketed diagonal, explicit OLED technology and pixel resolution are retained together; rounded-corner rectangle size is a separate measurement.

Manufacturer playback and approximate charging tests are separate claims. Adapter wattage is not maximum handset input; compatible wireless equipment is required.

All battery claims depend on network configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. See apple.com/uk/batteries and apple.com/uk/iphone/battery.html for more information. iPhone Air MagSafe Battery sold separately. Testing conducted by Apple in January 2025 using pre‑production iPhone Air units and software, and USB‑C Charge Cable with Apple 20W USB‑C Power Adapter (Model A2305). Fast‑charge testing conducted with drained iPhone units. Times measured from the appearance of the Apple logo as the unit started up. Charge time varies with settings and environmental factors; actual results will vary.

Megapixels, aperture and autofocus are read from TrueDepth, not copied from the rear main camera.

Each labelled dimension was checked individually, then deliberately reordered to height × width × depth. Configuration/manufacturing variation remains possible.

Exact selected UK model; axis labels retained.

Apple lists device grams, not parcel mass or the weight of accessories. Size and weight can vary with configuration and manufacture.

Uses the labelled chassis width. A larger value is not inherently preferable.

256GB is listed among available capacities. Usable free space is lower and depends on software; storage tiers are configurations, not model-generation gains.

256GB is an explicit storage option for the existing selected configuration. Apple does not publish RAM GB here; storage is not RAM.

The UK specification identifies A3287, with physical nano-SIM and eSIM. This model identity does not establish retailer stock or network-provider support.

* To identify your iPhone model number, see support.apple.com/en-gb/108044 . For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/iphone/cellular . Mobile data technology support is based on iPhone model number and configuration for GSM networks. Data plan required. 5G, Gigabit LTE, VoLTE and Wi‑Fi calling are available in selected markets and through selected network providers. Speeds are based on theoretical throughput and vary based on site conditions and network. For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/iphone/cellular . Wi‑Fi 7 available in countries and regions where supported. Ultra Wideband availability varies by region.

UWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. These capabilities belong to UK A3287. Wi-Fi7/UWB availability and network/provider support remain region-dependent; no measured throughput is asserted.

* To identify your iPhone model number, see support.apple.com/en-gb/108044 . For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/iphone/cellular . Mobile data technology support is based on iPhone model number and configuration for GSM networks. Data plan required. 5G, Gigabit LTE, VoLTE and Wi‑Fi calling are available in selected markets and through selected network providers. Speeds are based on theoretical throughput and vary based on site conditions and network. For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/iphone/cellular . Wi‑Fi 7 available in countries and regions where supported. Ultra Wideband availability varies by region.

Fusion Main lists one f/1.6 aperture, separately from the ultra-wide f/2.2. No aperture or camera-quality winner is inferred.

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The rear 4K Dolby Vision list tops out at 60 fps. This is separate from Cinematic, Action and front-camera modes.

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The TrueDepth recording list separately publishes 4K Dolby Vision up to 60 fps; rear modes are not substituted.

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Sensor-shift optical image stabilisation is explicitly attached to Fusion Main. It is not transferred to every lens.

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The positive rear-system flag is scoped to the evidenced Fusion Main lens; the ultra-wide is not assumed to have OIS.

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Continuous autofocus video is explicitly listed. The boolean records support, not focusing speed or every possible still-image mode.

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Autofocus with Focus Pixels is explicitly listed for TrueDepth; no focusing-speed or image-quality claim is inferred.

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Front auto image stabilisation is listed without an optical mechanism. It does not establish front optical stabilisation.

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Rear Cinematic mode explicitly supports up to 4K HDR at 30 fps. Cinematic video stabilisation is a separate feature.

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The source describes a lithium-ion battery and endurance claims without stating mAh. Capacity is not reverse-calculated from playback.

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20W and30W describe adapter/test setups, not a published maximum handset input. The device-input field stays unknown.

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Apple states up to 50% in around 30 minutes with an adapter rated at 20 W or higher and a USB-C cable. This is not full-charge time or a sustained charging rate.

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The checked exact-model source omits a numeric refresh maximum. It remains unknown rather than being filled with an assumed 60Hz.

Not verified for this exact model.

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Neither storage capacity nor processor-core counts establish RAM capacity. No third-party estimate is substituted.

Not listed for this exact UK configuration by the cited manufacturer specifications.

Apple lists fixed internal storage options and no removable storage interface.

Not verified for this exact model.

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The checked source lists iOS without a model-specific support end date or guaranteed future upgrade count. This is a disclosed gap, not a support-duration score.

No support years or promised major-version count are inferred. The installed operating system is listed separately.

Not verified for this exact model.

Not verified for this exact model.

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The exact model description and controls list identify the physical Action button. It is not inferred from a neighbouring generation.

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The Action-mode resolution and frame rate are retained together, not compared as ordinary4K recording.

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Support is explicit. Language/region restrictions, iOS 27 English Siri AI beta and server-use limits remain; shared software eligibility is not a successor-only upgrade.

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Uses the separately labelled audio duration; it is not video or mixed-use endurance.

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Face ID is explicitly enabled by TrueDepth for facial recognition. Longer TrueDepth wording on another phone is not a new unlock method.

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Camera Control is expressly identified in the physical model description, button list and camera section. Its absence on a contender cannot be assumed from missing evidence.

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The checked iPhone16 specification does not identify the cellular modem. The Ultra Wideband chip is a separate component, and no third-party modem estimate is substituted.

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The finish section identifies the materials for the selected Ultramarine finish. Material names do not prove comparative drop or scratch resistance.

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Crash Detection is explicitly listed. It is support for the feature, not a detection-accuracy or emergency-response guarantee.

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Apple explicitly lists DisplayPort as a USB-C capability. A missing output detail on a contender is not verified non-support.

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Dynamic Island is expressly listed for this model. A notch on another model or omitted evidence there is not itself an established negative.

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The UK model explicitly supports a physical nano-SIM, establishing that it is not eSIM-only. The different US model remains separate.

Not verified for this exact model.

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Uses the separately labelled HDR peak; no outdoor-peak figure is substituted.

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Apple's connector list specifies USB-C, with no 3.5mm jack.

Not verified for this exact model.

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The exact box list and explicit exclusion paragraph are used, without substituting refurbished packaging or a retailer bundle.

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The claim is a controlled IEC 60529 test at up to 6 m for 30 minutes. It is not a permanent waterproof guarantee or liquid-damage warranty.

Not verified for this exact model.

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The checked recording list does not establish a named log capture format. No negative or pro-workflow score is manufactured.

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Macro photography is expressly listed; it is not inferred merely from an ultra-wide camera.

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Macro video including slo-mo and time-lapse is expressly listed in rear recording.

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MagSafe charging, magnet array and alignment magnet are expressly listed. Generic Qi charging on another product does not by itself prove MagSafe support there.

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The minimum is explicitly listed. It is a capability claim, not a measured low-light comfort score.

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The model index explicitly names two physical cameras, Fusion Main and Ultra Wide. The 2× mode is main-sensor framing, so this complete inventory contains no dedicated telephoto lens.

Not verified for this exact model.

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Apple explicitly describes the main-sensor enabled 2× mode separately from the physical dual-camera system. It is not a dedicated 2× lens.

Not verified for this exact model.

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The source explicitly identifies OLED. No measured contrast, motion or panel-quality result is inferred.

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This is the separately labelled outdoor peak, not typical or HDR brightness and not an independent measurement.

Not verified for this exact model.

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Apple publishes 460 ppi directly. A calculation using the rounded 6.1-inch diagonal is not substituted.

Not verified for this exact model.

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The checked rear recording list does not establish ProRes. Omission alone is not proof that all app or external workflows are impossible.

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The current source separately lists Qi2 up to 25 W. It remains a distinct protocol claim; unsupported adapter/firmware details are not invented.

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The model description explicitly names two physical rear cameras: Ultra Wide and Fusion. The enabled2x crop is not another module.

Not verified for this exact model.

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Apple separately publishes the standard-rectangle diagonal. Rounded corners reduce actual viewable area; it does not replace nominal screen size.

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The checked charging/connector inventories do not establish reverse wireless charging. USB-C accessory charging is a different capability; missing confirmation is not a verified negative.

Not verified for this exact model.

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The named emergency service is explicitly listed. Service, region and connection limitations prevent a blanket rescue or network guarantee.

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The source explicitly lists spatial video with its own resolution and frame rate. It does not establish every display/playback workflow.

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Uses the separately labelled streamed-video duration, retaining its different workload.

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Apple labels this maximum as typical. It is a different measurement basis from HDR and outdoor peak.

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Not listed for this exact UK configuration by the cited manufacturer specifications.

The model index identifies the separate US A3081 and explicitly says there is no US SIM tray. The US SIM section excludes physical SIM cards; US facts are not substituted into UK data.

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An omitted8K mode is not an explicit non-support statement. No negative capability is fabricated.

Not verified for this exact model.

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MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging are explicitly listed; presence does not establish any measured charging time.

Not verified for this exact model.

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The current source states MagSafe up to 25 W, with compatible equipment and an adapter rated at 30 W or higher in its stated test. This is not average charging power.

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The heading does not specify the installed version. Storage and AI footnotes mentioning later versions do not change it into a launch-version claim.