Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone Air 2
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) runs on the Apple A20 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads — 81/100 vs 77/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone Air 2 is faster in AnTuTu (3,434,654 vs 1,782,199); the Apple iPhone Air 2 is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Apple iPhone Air 2
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max better?
- Faster charging: 27W vs 20W
- Better camera (89/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 1782199
- Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 3400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 8400
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the Apple iPhone Air 2, the Apple iPhone Air 2 scores 4 points higher (81/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads (97/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (97/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (100/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple iPhone Air 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Apple A20 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1782199 | 3434654 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 4733 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8400 | 12836 | |
| Display | 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1260x2736 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4685 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 27W | 20W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 161 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 18 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | iOS 27.x | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm | 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1199 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone Air 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone Air 2
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 4685 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Apple iPhone Air 2
- —
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Apple iPhone Air 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air 2 leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by 48.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Apple iPhone Air 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (97/100 vs 85/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (89/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (100/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Apple iPhone Air 2?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone Air 2?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Apple iPhone Air 2 — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Apple iPhone Air 2?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on camera score (89/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Apple iPhone Air 2?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 leads on performance (97/100 vs 85/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max over the Apple iPhone Air 2?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Apple iPhone Air 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users.