Is the Apple iPhone Air 256GB or the Apple iPhone 16 Pro 256GB cheaper?

We track both across UK and EU retailers and show the lowest listed sample price for each, side by side, on this page.

Which is better, the Apple iPhone Air 256GB or the Apple iPhone 16 Pro 256GB?

Compare the specs and estimated frame rates on this page. The faster part is usually worth it only when the price gap is small relative to the performance gap.

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Apple iPhone Air 256GB vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro 256GB

Tracked prices, full specs and estimated gaming performance side by side, so you can see which one is actually worth the money today.

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Cheaper

Apple iPhone Air 256GB

€1,161.45

lowest listed price at Ebuyer

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Apple

Apple iPhone 16 Pro 256GB

€1,201.78

lowest listed price at Novatech

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The short answer

Apple iPhone Air 256GB is the cheaper of the two, by €40.33. Specs are close enough that price should decide it.

Specs side by side

Apple iPhone Air 256GB

· 6.5" OLED
· A19 Pro
· 5.6mm thin
· 256 GB

Apple iPhone 16 Pro 256GB

· A18 Pro
· 6.3" ProMotion
· 48MP + 5x tele
· 256 GB

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