Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone Air 512GB
Findprix helps you compare the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Apple iPhone Air 512GB in terms of price, specifications, user reviews, and more. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is priced at ₹137,900. Apple iPhone Air 512GB is expected to launch in India on September 19, 2025, with a starting price of ₹139,900 Here's a quick comparison.
| Key Highlights | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple iPhone Air 512GB |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | 3 nm | Apple A19 Pro | 3 nm |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 256GB | NVMe | 512GB | NVMe |
| Display | 6.9 inches | FHD+ | 6.5 inches | FHD+ |
| Front Camera | 12MP | 18MP |
| Rear Camera | 48MP + 48MP + 12MP | 48MP |
| Battery | 4685 mAh | 20W | 3149 mAh | 20W |
| OS | iOS v18 | iOS 26 |
Overview
| Launch Date | September 13, 2024 | September 19, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | 3 nm | Apple A19 Pro | 3 nm |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 256GB | NVMe | 512GB | NVMe |
| Display | 6.9 inches | FHD+ | 6.5 inches | FHD+ |
| Front Camera | 12MP | 18MP |
| Rear Camera | 48MP + 48MP + 12MP | 48MP |
| Battery | 4685 mAh | 20W | 3149 mAh | 20W |
| OS | iOS v18 | iOS 26 |
| User Ratings | 4.6/5 (1.3K Ratings) | N/A |
Price List
 | ₹137,900 | N/A |
|---|
General
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS v18 | iOS 26 |
Design
| Dimensions | 163 x 77.6 x 8.25 mm | 156.2 x 74.7 x 5.64 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 227 g | 165 g |
| Water Resistance | Yes, Water resistant, IP68 (up to 6m for 30 min) | Yes, IP68 (up to 6m for 30 min) |
| Dust Resistance | Yes | Yes |
| Build Material | Back: Textured Matt Glass | Back: Ceramic Shield |
| Colours | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium | Space Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue |
Display
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Display Type | Super Retina XDR | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 3000 nits |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Screen Size | 6.9 inches (17.53 cm), Full HD+ | 6.5 inches (16.51 cm), Full HD+ |
| Screen Resolution | 1320 x 2868 pixels | 1260 x 2736 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | -- |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 91.4% | ~89.9% |
| Pixel Density | ~ 458 ppi | ~460 ppi |
| HDR Support | Yes | Yes, HDR10 / HDR10+ |
| Screen Protection | Yes, Ceramic Shield Glass | Yes, Ceramic Shield 2 |
Rear Camera
| Camera Setup | Triple | Single |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | 48 MP (Wide) f/1.8 aperture, 24 mm focal length, 1.28″ sensor size, 1.22µm pixel size OIS, dual pixel PDAF | 48 MP (wide) f/1.6 aperture, 26mm focal length upto 10x Digital Zoom, upto 2x Optical Zoom Sensor Shift OIS, Dual Pixel PDAF |
| Secondary | 48 MP (Telephoto) f/2.8 aperture, 120 mm focal length, 3.06″ sensor size, 1.12µm pixel size OIS, dual pixel PDAF, 5x optical zoom | -- |
| Tertiary | 12 MP (Ultra-Wide) f/2.2 aperture, 13 mm focal length, 0.7µm pixel size PDAF | -- |
| OIS | Yes | Yes, Sensor Shift |
| Gyro EIS | Yes | -- |
| Autofocus | Yes, Dual Pixel Phase Detection autofocus | Yes, Dual Pixel PDAF |
| Flash | Yes, Dual-color LED Flash | Yes, LED |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 120 fps, 1080p @ 240 fps | 2160p @ 60 fps, 1080p @ 240 fps, 720p @ 30 fps |
| Features | 10-bit HDR HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec | -- |
Front Camera
| Camera Setup | Single | Single |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | 12 MP (Wide) f/2.2 aperture, 13 mm focal length, 0.7µm pixel size PDAF | 18 MP (wide) f/1.9 aperture OIS, PDAF |
| OIS | -- | Yes |
| Gyro EIS | -- | Yes |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps, 1080p @ 120 fps | 2160p @ 60 fps, 1080p @ 120 fps |
| Features | HDR HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. | -- |
Performance
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| RAM Type | -- | LPDDR5X |
| Chipset | Apple A18 Pro | Apple A19 Pro |
| Fabrication | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6 cores) | Apple GPU (5 cores) |
| CPU | Hexa Core (Dual core + Quad core) | Hexa Core |
Storage
| Internal Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Storage Type | NVMe | NVMe |
| Memory Card Slot | No | No |
Battery
| Battery | 4685 mAh | 3149 mAh |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Li-ion | Li-ion |
| Wired Charging Speed | 20W | 20W |
| Wired Charging Time | 50% in 30 minutes | 50% charge in ~30 minutes |
| Wired Reverse Charging | -- | Yes, 4.5W |
| Wireless Charging Speed | Yes, 25W | 20W |
Network
| SIM | Dual SIM SIM1: Nano SIM2: eSIM | SIM 1: eSIM SIM 2: eSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Network Support | 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G | 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G |
| 5G Bands | -- | n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n77, n78, n79 |
| 4G Bands | -- | B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B30, B32, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B48 |
| Navigation Support | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass | GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
Connectivity
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v6.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/be/ax) 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO | Yes, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 be), MIMO |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, Display Port | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Audio Jack | Yes, USB Type-C | Yes, USB Type-C |
|---|---|---|
| FM Radio | No | -- |
| Loud Speaker | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo Speakers | Yes | -- |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | No, Face ID |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Compass |
| Additional Features | -- | Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Emergency SOS, Messages via satellite, Find My via satellite |
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