When placed side by side, the iPhone 16 and iPad Air 11" (M2) reveal a clear story. In terms of height, the iPhone 16 stands at 147.6 mm while the iPad Air 11" (M2) measures 249.7 mm. The iPad Air 11" (M2) is 102.1 mm taller. Looking at width, the iPhone 16 is 71.6 mm across versus the iPad Air 11" (M2)'s 177.5 mm. The iPad Air 11" (M2) is 105.9 mm wider. For thickness, the iPhone 16 comes in at 7.8 mm compared to the iPad Air 11" (M2)'s 6.1 mm. The iPhone 16 is 1.7 mm thicker.
The iPad Air 11" (M2) is heavier at 462 grams versus 170 grams for the iPhone 16. That is a 292-gram difference (171.8%). While this may seem small, you can feel a noticeable difference during extended use.
Fits comfortably in most front pockets.
Most of the screen is reachable, shifting grip needed for corners.
Best used with two hands for full screen access.
| Metric | iPhone 16 | iPad Air 11" (M2) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 71.6 mm | 177.5 mm | -105.9 mm |
| Height | 147.6 mm | 249.7 mm | -102.1 mm |
| Depth | 7.8 mm | 6.1 mm | +1.7 mm |
| Weight | 170 g | 462 g | -292.0 mm |