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iPhone 16 Plus vs iPhone Air

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iPhone 16 Plus Price range: KSh 113,000.00 through KSh 125,000.00Buy now
iPhone AirKSh 118,000.00Buy now

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Key specifications and important differences. Full details follow below.

FeatureiPhone 16 PlusiPhone Air
Price Price range: KSh 113,000.00 through KSh 125,000.00KSh 118,000.00
DisplaySuper Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits typical, 2000 nits HBM6.5 inches; LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
ProcessorApple A18 (3 nm)Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)
RAM8 GB12GB
Storage128GB, 256GB, 512GB1TB, 256GB, 512GB
Rear camera48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120° (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
BatteryLi-Ion 4674 mAhLi-Ion 3149 mAh
ChargingWired PD2.0, 50% in 30 min; 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W China); 4.5W reverse wiredWired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min
20W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China)
4.5W reverse wired
Weight199 g165 g (5.82 oz)
Operating systemiOS 18, upgradable to iOS 26.6iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.6
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5GGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G

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SpecificationiPhone 16 PlusiPhone Air
General
BrandAppleApple
ModeliPhone 16 PlusiPhone Air
Announced2024, September 09 (released 2024, September 20)2025, September 09
Design
Dimensions160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm156.2 x 74.7 x 5.6 mm (6.15 x 2.94 x 0.22 in)
Weight199 g165 g (5.82 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, aluminum frameGlass front (Ceramic Shield 2), titanium frame (grade 5), glass back (Ceramic Shield)
Display
DisplaySuper Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits typical, 2000 nits HBM6.5 inches; LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Screen resolution6.7 inches, 1290 x 2796 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)1260 x 2736 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Display protectionCeramic Shield glass (2024 gen), Mohs level 4Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5
Display featuresHDR10, Dolby Vision, 2000 nits peak brightnessAnti-reflective coating
Performance
ProcessorApple A18 (3 nm)Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)
CPUHexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz)Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz)
GPUApple GPU (5-core graphics)Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Memory & Storage
RAM8 GB12GB
Storage128GB, 256GB, 512GB1TB, 256GB, 512GB
Storage technologyNVMeNVMe
Expandable storageNoNo
Cameras
Rear camera48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120° (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
Front camera12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF; SL 3D depth/biometrics sensor18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF
SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Rear camera featuresDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Rear camera video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR up to 60fps, stereo sound rec.4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
Front camera featuresHDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D spatial audio, stereo sound rec.HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.
Front camera video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Battery & Charging
BatteryLi-Ion 4674 mAhLi-Ion 3149 mAh
ChargingWired PD2.0, 50% in 30 min; 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W China); 4.5W reverse wiredWired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min
20W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China)
4.5W reverse wired
Software
Operating systemiOS 18, upgradable to iOS 26.6iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.6
Network
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5GGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
SIMNano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International); eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA); Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time)
Connectivity
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE6.0, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS, NavIC
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPortUSB Type-C 2.0
Ultra Wideband (UWB)UWB support (gen2 chip)Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip)
Satellite featuresEmergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satelliteEmergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite (availability depends on country, carrier and service support)
Durability
Water resistanceIP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min)IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min)
Features
SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
ColorsBlack, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine—
Audio
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo

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