Quick answer · October 2026
The lightest iPhone
Which iPhone is the lightest? iPhone Air, of the iPhones Apple sells today (165 g). Ranked by weight in grams from Apple’s technical specifications.
Full ranking
Every iPhone, ranked.
| # | Model | Figure | Sold new | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | iPhone 12 mini | 135 g | No | vs Air |
| 2 | iPhone 13 mini | 141 g | No | vs Air |
| 3 | iPhone SE (3rd generation) | 144 g | No | vs Air |
| 4 | iPhone SE (2nd generation) | 148 g | No | vs Air |
| 5 | iPhone 12 | 164 g | No | vs Air |
| 6 | iPhone Air | 165 g | Yes | — |
| 7 | iPhone 16e | 167 g | No | vs Air |
| 8 | iPhone 17e | 169 g | Yes | vs Air |
| 9 | iPhone 16 | 170 g | Yes | vs Air |
| 10 | iPhone 15 | 171 g | No | vs Air |
| 11 | iPhone 14 | 172 g | No | vs Air |
| 12 | iPhone 13 | 174 g | No | vs Air |
| 13 | iPhone 17 | 177 g | Yes | vs Air |
| 14 | iPhone 15 Pro | 187 g | No | vs Air |
| 15 | iPhone 11 Pro | 188 g | No | vs Air |
| 16 | iPhone 12 Pro | 189 g | No | vs Air |
| 17 | iPhone 11 | 194 g | No | vs Air |
| 18 | iPhone 16 Pro | 199 g | No | vs Air |
| 19 | iPhone 16 Plus | 199 g | No | vs Air |
| 20 | iPhone 15 Plus | 201 g | No | vs Air |
| 21 | iPhone 14 Plus | 203 g | No | vs Air |
| 22 | iPhone 13 Pro | 204 g | No | vs Air |
| 23 | iPhone 17 Pro | 206 g | No | vs Air |
| 24 | iPhone 14 Pro | 206 g | No | vs Air |
| 25 | iPhone 18 Pro | 211 g | Yes | vs Air |
| 26 | iPhone 15 Pro Max | 221 g | No | vs Air |
| 27 | iPhone 11 Pro Max | 226 g | No | vs Air |
| 28 | iPhone 16 Pro Max | 227 g | No | vs Air |
| 29 | iPhone 12 Pro Max | 228 g | No | vs Air |
| 30 | iPhone 17 Pro Max | 233 g | No | vs Air |
| 31 | iPhone 14 Pro Max | 240 g | No | vs Air |
| 32 | iPhone 13 Pro Max | 240 g | No | vs Air |
| 33 | iPhone 18 Pro Max | 249 g | Yes | vs Air |
| 34 | iPhone Duo | 254 g | Yes | vs Air |
Figures from Apple's technical specifications for each model; prices are Apple US starting prices, checked October 2026.
FAQ
Questions people ask
- Which iPhone is the lightest?
- iPhone Air — 165 g. Counting older models too, iPhone 12 mini (135 g) comes first. Next among current models is iPhone 17e (169 g).
- How does iPhone Air compare with iPhone 17e?
- iPhone Air: 165 g. iPhone 17e: 169 g. See the two drawn to scale on the head-to-head page.