When placed side by side, the iPhone Air and iPad 10.9" (10th gen) reveal a clear story. In terms of height, the iPhone Air stands at 156.2 mm while the iPad 10.9" (10th gen) measures 248.6 mm. The iPad 10.9" (10th gen) is 92.4 mm taller. Looking at width, the iPhone Air is 74.7 mm across versus the iPad 10.9" (10th gen)'s 179.5 mm. The iPad 10.9" (10th gen) is 104.8 mm wider. For thickness, the iPhone Air comes in at 5.6 mm compared to the iPad 10.9" (10th gen)'s 7.5 mm. The iPad 10.9" (10th gen) is 1.9 mm thicker.
The iPad 10.9" (10th gen) is heavier at 477 grams versus 165 grams for the iPhone Air. That is a 312-gram difference (189.1%). 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 Air | iPad 10.9" (10th gen) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 74.7 mm | 179.5 mm | -104.8 mm |
| Height | 156.2 mm | 248.6 mm | -92.4 mm |
| Depth | 5.6 mm | 7.5 mm | -1.9 mm |
| Weight | 165 g | 477 g | -312.0 mm |