iPhone 15 vs iPhone Duo
Quick answer
The iPhone Duo is 12.5 millimetres0.49 inches wider and 83 grams2.93 ounces heavier than the iPhone 15.
The iPhone Duo is 93.0 millimetres3.66 inches wider and 83 grams2.93 ounces heavier than the iPhone 15.
The iPhone 15 on Amazon (paid link) is lighter and slips into a pocket the iPhone Duo (paid link) simply won't. The Duo lasts far longer on a charge, but the 15 handles daily tasks easily at a much lower price. Hold off unless you need the foldable screen and can live with the extra heft.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 15
Pocket: iPhone 15
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 15
from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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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 15: 147.6 by 71.6 by 7.8 millimetres, 171 grams. iPhone Duo: 117.8 by 84.1 by 11.3 millimetres, 254 grams.iPhone 15: 147.6 by 71.6 by 7.8 millimetres, 171 grams. iPhone Duo: 117.8 by 164.6 by 5.2 millimetres, 254 grams.
15, Duo shown at 2.3 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 15
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)
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Height: 15 147.6 millimetres, Duo 117.8 millimetres.Height: 15 5.81 inches, Duo 4.64 inches.Width: 15 71.6 millimetres, Duo 84.1 millimetres.Width: 15 2.82 inches, Duo 3.31 inches.Depth: 15 7.80 millimetres, Duo 11.30 millimetres.Depth: 15 0.31 inches, Duo 0.44 inches.Weight: 15 171 grams, Duo 254 grams.Weight: 15 6.03 ounces, Duo 8.96 ounces.
Height: 15 147.6 millimetres, Duo 117.8 millimetres.Height: 15 5.81 inches, Duo 4.64 inches.Width: 15 71.6 millimetres, Duo 164.6 millimetres.Width: 15 2.82 inches, Duo 6.48 inches.Depth: 15 7.80 millimetres, Duo 5.20 millimetres.Depth: 15 0.31 inches, Duo 0.20 inches.Weight: 15 171 grams, Duo 254 grams.Weight: 15 6.03 ounces, Duo 8.96 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 15 | Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 147.6 millimetres5.81 inches147.6 millimetres5.81 inches | 117.8 millimetres, 29.8 millimetres less4.64 inches, 1.17 inches less117.8 millimetres, 29.8 millimetres less4.64 inches, 1.17 inches less |
| Height, open | — | 117.8 millimetres4.64 inches |
| Height, closed | — | 117.8 millimetres4.64 inches |
| Width | 71.6 millimetres2.82 inches71.6 millimetres2.82 inches | 84.1 millimetres, 12.5 millimetres more3.31 inches, 0.49 inches more164.6 millimetres, 93.0 millimetres more6.48 inches, 3.66 inches more |
| Width, open | — | 164.6 millimetres6.48 inches |
| Width, closed | — | 84.1 millimetres3.31 inches |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 11.30 millimetres, 3.50 millimetres more0.44 inches, 0.14 inches more5.20 millimetres, 2.60 millimetres less0.20 inches, 0.10 inches less |
| Depth, open | — | 5.20 millimetres0.20 inches |
| Depth, closed | — | 11.30 millimetres0.44 inches |
| Weight | 171 grams6.03 ounces171 grams6.03 ounces | 254 grams, 83 grams more8.96 ounces, 2.93 ounces more254 grams, 83 grams more8.96 ounces, 2.93 ounces more |
| Volume | 82.4 cubic centimetres5.03 cubic inches82.4 cubic centimetres5.03 cubic inches | 111.9 cubic centimetres, 29.5 cubic centimetres more6.83 cubic inches, 1.80 cubic inches more100.8 cubic centimetres, 18.4 cubic centimetres more6.15 cubic inches, 1.12 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 87 percent87 percent | 89 percent, 2 percent more90 percent, 3 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 | 1179 × 25561179 × 2556 | 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 | Dynamic IslandDynamic Island | 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 | A16 BionicA16 Bionic | A20 ProA20 Pro |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 20 hrs20 hrs | 44 hrs31 hrs |
| Port | USB-CUSB-C | USB-CUSB-C |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 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 | 128 – 512 GB128 – 512 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 | Sep 2023Sep 2023 | Oct 2026Oct 2026 |
| Status | DiscontinuedDiscontinued | CurrentCurrent |
Dimensions
The iPhone Duo (closed) is 29.8 mm (1.17 in) shorter, 12.5 mm (0.49 in) wider, 3.50 mm (0.14 in) thicker and 83 g (2.93 oz) heavier than the iPhone 15. The iPhone 15 measures 147.6 × 71.6 × 7.80 mm (5.81 × 2.82 × 0.31 in) and weighs 171 g (6.03 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).
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Questions about these phones
How much taller is iPhone 15 than iPhone Duo
iPhone 15 is 29.8 mm taller but 12.5 mm narrower than iPhone Duo when closed. The iPhone 15 has a larger overall volume.
Which phone is heavier between the two
iPhone Duo weighs 83 g more than iPhone 15. This weight difference is noticeable in daily use.
What is the screen size difference
iPhone 15 has a 6.1 inch display while iPhone Duo has a 5.4 inch screen. iPhone 15 offers more screen area despite being narrower.
Which phone is better for one handed use
iPhone 15 is easier to use one handed than iPhone Duo. It fits better in an average adult hand.
Do these phones fit in jeans pockets
iPhone 15 fits in a typical men's jeans pocket but iPhone Duo does not. Neither phone fits a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is the size upgrade worth it from iPhone 15 to iPhone Duo
The size only upgrade is not worth it based on the comparison. iPhone Duo is bulkier and heavier despite being shorter.