Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Apple iPhone Air 2
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro (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 73/100 (a 8-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
Apple iPhone Air 2
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 27W vs 20W
- Better camera (86/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 1782199
- Better Geekbench Single: 4772 vs 3400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12989 vs 8300
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs the Apple iPhone Air 2, the Apple iPhone Air 2 scores 8 points higher (81/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads (97/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads (86/100 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 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (100/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Apple iPhone Air 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Apple A20 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1782199 | 3434654 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 4772 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8300 | 12989 | |
| Display | 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1260x2736 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3582 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 27W | 20W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| 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 | 128GB / 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 | 149.6×71.5×8.3 mm | 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 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
- 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- 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
- 3582 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Apple iPhone Air 2
- —
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Apple iPhone Air 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air 2 leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro by 48.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Apple iPhone Air 2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
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 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (86/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (100/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Apple iPhone Air 2?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Apple iPhone Air 2?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Apple iPhone Air 2 — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Apple iPhone Air 2?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads on camera score (86/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro 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 over the Apple iPhone Air 2?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro 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.