Phone Comparison
Compare Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Apple iPad Air 13 (2025)
Full specs, price, score, camera, battery, display, network, and performance comparison in one side-by-side matrix.
Overview
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple iPad Air 13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Apple |
| Category | Flasghip | Tablets |
| Price | $1,199 | $748 |
| Display | 6.9 inches | 13.0 inches, 519.3 cm^2 |
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) | Apple M3 |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Battery | Li-Ion 4685 mAh | Li-Po 9705 mAh (36.59 Wh) |
| Main Camera | 48MP | 12 MP |
| OS | iOS 18, up to iOS 26.5 | iPadOS 18.3.2, upgradable to iPadOS 26.4 |
Network
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple iPad Air 13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM) - for China | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - China | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Bands | B1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 53, 66, 71 - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - A2602 (China) | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71, - A3269 |
| 5G Bands | n1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2602 (China) | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3269, A3271 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only |
Display
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple iPad Air 13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 (~91.4% screen-to-body ratio) | 13.0 inches, 519.3 cm^2 (~86.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) | 2048 x 2732 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~264 ppi density) |
| Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | Liquid Retina IPS LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness | 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM) | 600 nits (typ) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen), Mohs level 4 | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating, Mohs level 4 |
| HDR | HDR10 | N/A |
Performance
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple iPad Air 13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic (64-bit) | Apple M3 |
| CPU | Hexa-core, 2xFirestorm + 4xIcestorm | Octa-core (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Apple GPU (9-core graphics) |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Expandable | NO | No |
Main Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple iPad Air 13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Triple | Single |
| Main | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS, TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) | 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF | N/A |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom | N/A |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | HDR |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR video, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple iPad Air 13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Single | Single |
| Selfie | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | 12 MP, f/2.0, 122˚ (ultrawide) |
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. | HDR |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@25/30/60fps; gyro-EIS |
Battery
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple iPad Air 13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | Li-Ion 4685 mAh | Li-Po 9705 mAh (36.59 Wh) |
| Charging | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min | N/A |
| Wireless | 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) | N/A |
| Reverse | 4.5W reverse wired | N/A |
Body
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple iPad Air 13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.4 x 7.4 mm | 280.6 x 214.9 x 6.1 mm (11.05 x 8.46 x 0.24 in) |
| Weight | 177 g | 616g (Wi-Fi) / 617g (5G) (1.36 lb) |
| Build | Glass back (Gorilla Glass), glass front, aluminum frame (grade 5) | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM (dual-SIM) - for China | eSIM (cellular model only) |
| Water Resistance | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) | N/A |
| Colors | Space Gray, Starlight, Midnight, Blue | Space Gray, Starlight, Purple, Blue |
Features & Connectivity
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple iPad Air 13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, hotspot |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, magnetic connector |
| Biometrics | Face ID | Fingerprint (top-mounted) |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass, barometer | Accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer |
Audio
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple iPad Air 13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |