When placed side by side, the iPhone 16 Plus and iPad Air 11" (M2) reveal a clear story. In terms of height, the iPhone 16 Plus stands at 160.9 mm while the iPad Air 11" (M2) measures 249.7 mm. The iPad Air 11" (M2) is 88.8 mm taller. Looking at width, the iPhone 16 Plus is 77.8 mm across versus the iPad Air 11" (M2)'s 177.5 mm. The iPad Air 11" (M2) is 99.7 mm wider. For thickness, the iPhone 16 Plus comes in at 7.8 mm compared to the iPad Air 11" (M2)'s 6.1 mm. The iPhone 16 Plus is 1.7 mm thicker.
The iPad Air 11" (M2) is heavier at 462 grams versus 199 grams for the iPhone 16 Plus. That is a 263-gram difference (132.2%). While this may seem small, you can feel a noticeable difference during extended use.
Fits in most pockets, may feel snug when sitting.
Most of the screen is reachable, shifting grip needed for corners.
Best used with two hands for full screen access.
| Metric | iPhone 16 Plus | iPad Air 11" (M2) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 77.8 mm | 177.5 mm | -99.7 mm |
| Height | 160.9 mm | 249.7 mm | -88.8 mm |
| Depth | 7.8 mm | 6.1 mm | +1.7 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 462 g | -263.0 mm |