iPhone 16 Plus vs iPhone Duo
Quick answer
The iPhone Duo is 43.1 millimetres1.70 inches shorter and 55 grams1.94 ounces heavier than the iPhone 16 Plus.
The iPhone Duo is 86.8 millimetres3.42 inches wider and 43.1 millimetres1.70 inches shorter than the iPhone 16 Plus.
The iPhone Duo on Amazon (paid link) arrived today as a folding phone with far longer battery life than the existing 16 Plus (paid link). At its launch price, it is a clear investment, whereas the Plus remains reliable and more accessible at the renewed price. Buy the Duo if you want the fold and endurance, or the Plus for practicality.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 16 Plus
Pocket: iPhone 16 Plus
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 16 Plus
from $899 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 · 2.1 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone 16 Plus: 160.9 by 77.8 by 7.8 millimetres, 199 grams. iPhone Duo: 117.8 by 84.1 by 11.3 millimetres, 254 grams.iPhone 16 Plus: 160.9 by 77.8 by 7.8 millimetres, 199 grams. iPhone Duo: 117.8 by 164.6 by 5.2 millimetres, 254 grams.
16 Plus, Duo shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 16 Plus
from $899 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (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: 16 Plus 160.9 millimetres, Duo 117.8 millimetres.Height: 16 Plus 6.33 inches, Duo 4.64 inches.Width: 16 Plus 77.8 millimetres, Duo 84.1 millimetres.Width: 16 Plus 3.06 inches, Duo 3.31 inches.Depth: 16 Plus 7.80 millimetres, Duo 11.30 millimetres.Depth: 16 Plus 0.31 inches, Duo 0.44 inches.Weight: 16 Plus 199 grams, Duo 254 grams.Weight: 16 Plus 7.02 ounces, Duo 8.96 ounces.
Height: 16 Plus 160.9 millimetres, Duo 117.8 millimetres.Height: 16 Plus 6.33 inches, Duo 4.64 inches.Width: 16 Plus 77.8 millimetres, Duo 164.6 millimetres.Width: 16 Plus 3.06 inches, Duo 6.48 inches.Depth: 16 Plus 7.80 millimetres, Duo 5.20 millimetres.Depth: 16 Plus 0.31 inches, Duo 0.20 inches.Weight: 16 Plus 199 grams, Duo 254 grams.Weight: 16 Plus 7.02 ounces, Duo 8.96 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 16 Plus | Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 160.9 millimetres6.33 inches160.9 millimetres6.33 inches | 117.8 millimetres, 43.1 millimetres less4.64 inches, 1.70 inches less117.8 millimetres, 43.1 millimetres less4.64 inches, 1.70 inches less |
| Height, open | — | 117.8 millimetres4.64 inches |
| Height, closed | — | 117.8 millimetres4.64 inches |
| Width | 77.8 millimetres3.06 inches77.8 millimetres3.06 inches | 84.1 millimetres, 6.3 millimetres more3.31 inches, 0.25 inches more164.6 millimetres, 86.8 millimetres more6.48 inches, 3.42 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 | 199 grams7.02 ounces199 grams7.02 ounces | 254 grams, 55 grams more8.96 ounces, 1.94 ounces more254 grams, 55 grams more8.96 ounces, 1.94 ounces more |
| Volume | 97.6 cubic centimetres5.96 cubic inches97.6 cubic centimetres5.96 cubic inches | 111.9 cubic centimetres, 14.3 cubic centimetres more6.83 cubic inches, 0.87 cubic inches more100.8 cubic centimetres, 3.2 cubic centimetres more6.15 cubic inches, 0.19 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 88 percent88 percent | 89 percent, 1 percent more90 percent, 2 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.7 inches6.7 inches | 5.4 inches, 1.3 inches less7.6 inches, 0.9 inches more |
| Resolution | 1290 × 27961290 × 2796 | 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 | A18A18 | A20 ProA20 Pro |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 27 hrs27 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. | 899 dollars899 dollars | 1,999 dollars, 1100 dollars more1,999 dollars, 1100 dollars more |
| Released | Sep 2024Sep 2024 | Oct 2026Oct 2026 |
| Status | CurrentCurrent | CurrentCurrent |
Dimensions
The iPhone Duo (closed) is 43.1 mm (1.70 in) shorter, 6.3 mm (0.25 in) wider, 3.50 mm (0.14 in) thicker and 55 g (1.94 oz) heavier than the iPhone 16 Plus. The iPhone 16 Plus measures 160.9 × 77.8 × 7.80 mm (6.33 × 3.06 × 0.31 in) and weighs 199 g (7.02 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 shorter is the iPhone Duo than the iPhone 16 Plus?
The iPhone Duo is 43.1 mm shorter than the iPhone 16 Plus when closed. This height difference is significant for reach and handling.
Is the iPhone Duo wider than the iPhone 16 Plus?
The iPhone Duo is 6.3 mm wider than the iPhone 16 Plus. It is also 3.5 mm thicker when closed.
Which phone is heavier, the iPhone Duo or the iPhone 16 Plus?
The iPhone Duo is 55 grams heavier than the iPhone 16 Plus. The weight difference is noticeable in the hand.
Which phone is easier to use one-handed?
The iPhone 16 Plus is easier to use one-handed than the iPhone Duo. The iPhone Duo's width makes it harder to grip with one hand.
Do these phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
The iPhone 16 Plus fits in a typical men's jeans pocket. The iPhone Duo does not fit in a typical men's or women's jeans pocket.
How does the screen size compare between the two phones?
The iPhone 16 Plus has a 6.7 inch display while the iPhone Duo has a 5.4 inch display. The iPhone 16 Plus screen is about 1.3 inches larger.