Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Apple iPhone 17 Air

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Apple A18 Pro

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Apple iPhone 17 Air

Apple A19

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The Apple iPhone 16 Pro (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Apple iPhone 17 Air (2024) runs on the Apple A19. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads — 59/100 vs 33/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 17 Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,085,000 vs 1,870,000).

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air by 26 points (59/100 vs 33/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Performance 53

Display 100

Camera 86

Battery 7

Design 51

Value for money 41

Apple iPhone 17 Air

Performance 59

Display 0

Camera 24

Battery 0

Design 50

Value for money 55

What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro better?

Better camera (86/100 vs 24/100)
Longer battery life (7/100 vs 0/100)
Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 50/100)

What makes Apple iPhone 17 Air better?

Higher AnTuTu: 2085000 vs 1870000
Better Geekbench Single: 3610 vs 3400
Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 8300

Higher performance (59/100 vs 53/100)
Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs the Apple iPhone 17 Air, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro scores 26 points higher (59/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads (86/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air is a bit better (59/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (86/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Apple iPhone 17 Air are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Apple iPhone 16 Pro: The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.

Apple iPhone 17 Air: The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for everyday use.

Specs comparison

Specification	Apple iPhone 16 Pro	Apple iPhone 17 Air
Processor	Apple A18 Pro	Apple A19
AnTuTu	1870000	2085000
Geekbench Single	3400	3610
Geekbench Multi	8300	8810
Display	6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED	6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution	2622x1206	1290x2796
Refresh rate	120 Hz	—
Battery	3582 mAh	—
Charging	27W	—
Wireless charging	25W	0W
DXOMark (camera)	157	—
Main camera	48 MP	48 MP
Ultrawide	48 MP	0 MP
Telephoto	12 MP	0 MP
Front camera	12 MP	12 MP
RAM	8GB	8GB
Storage	128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB	128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS	iOS 18	iOS 19
Brightness (peak)	2000 nits	—
NFC	yes	—
Protection	IP68	—
Dimensions	149.6×71.5×8.3 mm	—
Weight	199 g	—
Price	$999	—