Apple iPhone 16 vs Apple iPhone 17 Air
The Apple iPhone 16 (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Apple iPhone 17 Air (2024) runs on the Apple A19. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Air leads — 70/100 vs 67/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 17 Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,156,126 vs 1,650,000).
Apple iPhone 16
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2156126 vs 1650000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9454 vs 7700
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 82/100)
- Better display (92/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 vs the Apple iPhone 17 Air, the Apple iPhone 17 Air scores 3 points higher (70/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (78/100 vs 30/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 | Apple iPhone 17 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Apple A19 | |
| AnTuTu | 1650000 | 2156126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3692 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7700 | 9454 | |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1290x2796 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3561 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 27W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 147 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | iOS 19 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 170 g | — | |
| Price | $447 | — |
Apple iPhone 16
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 16
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Apple iPhone 16
- 3561 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- —
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Apple iPhone 16 and Apple iPhone 17 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 Air leads Apple iPhone 16 by 23.5% in our overall performance rating.
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (92/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Apple iPhone 17 Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air edges out the Apple iPhone 16 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 and the Apple iPhone 17 Air?
The Apple iPhone 16 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Apple iPhone 17 Air — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Apple iPhone 17 Air?
The Apple iPhone 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Apple iPhone 17 Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 over the Apple iPhone 17 Air?
The Apple iPhone 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.