iPhone 12 vs iPhone Duo
Quick answer
The iPhone Duo is 12.6 millimetres0.50 inches wider and 90 grams3.17 ounces heavier than the iPhone 12.
The iPhone Duo is 93.1 millimetres3.67 inches wider and 90 grams3.17 ounces heavier than the iPhone 12.
The iPhone 12 on Amazon (paid link) is a renewed budget champion that slips into most pockets, while the iPhone Duo (paid link) arrives now as a foldable flagship with all-day battery and modern glass. One fits tight budgets and daily carry, the other costs vastly more and demands a thicker pocket. Choose the 12 for pure value, or the Duo if you truly need the fold and endurance.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 12
Pocket: iPhone 12
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 12
from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone DuoiPhone Duo
from $1,999 at launch.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.2 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.3 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone 12: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.4 millimetres, 164 grams. iPhone Duo: 117.8 by 84.1 by 11.3 millimetres, 254 grams.iPhone 12: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.4 millimetres, 164 grams. iPhone Duo: 117.8 by 164.6 by 5.2 millimetres, 254 grams.
12, Duo shown at 2.3 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 12
from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone DuoiPhone Duo
from $1,999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 12 146.7 millimetres, Duo 117.8 millimetres.Height: 12 5.78 inches, Duo 4.64 inches.Width: 12 71.5 millimetres, Duo 84.1 millimetres.Width: 12 2.81 inches, Duo 3.31 inches.Depth: 12 7.40 millimetres, Duo 11.30 millimetres.Depth: 12 0.29 inches, Duo 0.44 inches.Weight: 12 164 grams, Duo 254 grams.Weight: 12 5.78 ounces, Duo 8.96 ounces.
Height: 12 146.7 millimetres, Duo 117.8 millimetres.Height: 12 5.78 inches, Duo 4.64 inches.Width: 12 71.5 millimetres, Duo 164.6 millimetres.Width: 12 2.81 inches, Duo 6.48 inches.Depth: 12 7.40 millimetres, Duo 5.20 millimetres.Depth: 12 0.29 inches, Duo 0.20 inches.Weight: 12 164 grams, Duo 254 grams.Weight: 12 5.78 ounces, Duo 8.96 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 12 | Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 146.7 millimetres5.78 inches146.7 millimetres5.78 inches | 117.8 millimetres, 28.9 millimetres less4.64 inches, 1.14 inches less117.8 millimetres, 28.9 millimetres less4.64 inches, 1.14 inches less |
| Height, open | — | 117.8 millimetres4.64 inches |
| Height, closed | — | 117.8 millimetres4.64 inches |
| Width | 71.5 millimetres2.81 inches71.5 millimetres2.81 inches | 84.1 millimetres, 12.6 millimetres more3.31 inches, 0.50 inches more164.6 millimetres, 93.1 millimetres more6.48 inches, 3.67 inches more |
| Width, open | — | 164.6 millimetres6.48 inches |
| Width, closed | — | 84.1 millimetres3.31 inches |
| Depth | 7.40 millimetres0.29 inches7.40 millimetres0.29 inches | 11.30 millimetres, 3.90 millimetres more0.44 inches, 0.15 inches more5.20 millimetres, 2.20 millimetres less0.20 inches, 0.09 inches less |
| Depth, open | — | 5.20 millimetres0.20 inches |
| Depth, closed | — | 11.30 millimetres0.44 inches |
| Weight | 164 grams5.78 ounces164 grams5.78 ounces | 254 grams, 90 grams more8.96 ounces, 3.17 ounces more254 grams, 90 grams more8.96 ounces, 3.17 ounces more |
| Volume | 77.6 cubic centimetres4.74 cubic inches77.6 cubic centimetres4.74 cubic inches | 111.9 cubic centimetres, 34.3 cubic centimetres more6.83 cubic inches, 2.09 cubic inches more100.8 cubic centimetres, 23.2 cubic centimetres more6.15 cubic inches, 1.42 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 86 percent86 percent | 89 percent, 3 percent more90 percent, 4 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.1 inches6.1 inches | 5.4 inches, 0.7 inches less7.6 inches, 1.5 inches more |
| Resolution | 1170 × 25321170 × 2532 | 1398 × 20341878 × 2670 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch460 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, the same430 pixels per inch, 30 pixels per inch less |
| Cutout | NotchNotch | Dynamic IslandNone |
| Rear main | 48MP48MP | 48MP Fusion f/1.648MP Fusion f/1.6 |
| Rear ultra-wide | —— | 48MP Ultra Wide f/2.248MP Ultra Wide f/2.2 |
| Rear telephoto | —— | —— |
| Front camera | 12MP12MP | 12MP Center Stage f/2.2 (outer), under-display FaceTime f/1.8 (inner)12MP Center Stage f/2.2 (outer), under-display FaceTime f/1.8 (inner) |
| Chip | A14 BionicA14 Bionic | A20 ProA20 Pro |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 17 hrs17 hrs | 44 hrs31 hrs |
| Port | LightningLightning | USB-CUSB-C |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.05G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 | 5G · Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Apple C2 modem5G · Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Apple C2 modem |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min)IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min)IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 64 – 256 GB64 – 256 GB | 256 GB – 2 TB256 GB – 2 TB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 799 dollars799 dollars | 1,999 dollars, 1200 dollars more1,999 dollars, 1200 dollars more |
| Released | Oct 2020Oct 2020 | Oct 2026Oct 2026 |
| Status | LegacyLegacy | CurrentCurrent |
Dimensions
The iPhone Duo (closed) is 28.9 mm (1.14 in) shorter, 12.6 mm (0.50 in) wider, 3.90 mm (0.15 in) thicker and 90 g (3.17 oz) heavier than the iPhone 12. The iPhone 12 measures 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.40 mm (5.78 × 2.81 × 0.29 in) and weighs 164 g (5.78 oz). The iPhone Duo (closed) measures 117.8 × 84.1 × 11.30 mm (4.64 × 3.31 × 0.44 in) and weighs 254 g (8.96 oz). The iPhone Duo (open) measures 117.8 × 164.6 × 5.20 mm (4.64 × 6.48 × 0.20 in) and weighs 254 g (8.96 oz).
Also compared with iPhone 12
Questions about these phones
How does the iPhone Duo size compare to the iPhone 12?
The iPhone Duo is 28.9 mm shorter and 12.6 mm wider than the iPhone 12 when closed. It is also 90 g heavier and 3.9 mm thicker.
Which phone is heavier between the iPhone 12 and iPhone Duo?
The iPhone Duo weighs 254 g, which is 90 g heavier than the iPhone 12 at 164 g. This weight difference is noticeable in hand.
Which screen is larger, the iPhone 12 or iPhone Duo?
The iPhone 12 has a 6.1 inch display, while the iPhone Duo has a 5.4 inch display when closed. The iPhone 12 screen is 0.7 inches larger.
Is the iPhone Duo easier to use one-handed than the iPhone 12?
No, the iPhone 12 is easier to use one-handed and better for small hands. The iPhone Duo is wider and heavier when closed.
Will the iPhone Duo fit in my jeans pocket like the iPhone 12?
The iPhone 12 fits in a typical men's jeans pocket, but the iPhone Duo does not fit in men's or women's pockets. The iPhone Duo is wider and thicker when closed.
Is upgrading from the iPhone 12 to the iPhone Duo worth it for size?
It depends on whether you want a foldable screen despite the added weight and reduced pocketability. The iPhone 12 remains more pocketable and lighter.