iPhone 16 vs iPhone Duo
Quick answer
The iPhone Duo is 12.5 millimetres0.49 inches wider and 84 grams2.96 ounces heavier than the iPhone 16.
The iPhone Duo is 93.0 millimetres3.66 inches wider and 84 grams2.96 ounces heavier than the iPhone 16.
The iPhone 16 on Amazon (paid link) lives easier in your pocket and hand, while the iPhone Duo (paid link) offers significantly more run time in a bulkier shell. It just launched at a high entry price, so wait for the market to stabilize or grab the 16 if portability matters more.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 16
Pocket: iPhone 16
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 16
from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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from $1,999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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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 16: 147.6 by 71.6 by 7.8 millimetres, 170 grams. iPhone Duo: 117.8 by 84.1 by 11.3 millimetres, 254 grams.iPhone 16: 147.6 by 71.6 by 7.8 millimetres, 170 grams. iPhone Duo: 117.8 by 164.6 by 5.2 millimetres, 254 grams.
16, Duo shown at 2.3 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 16
from $799 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)
Paid link.
Height: 16 147.6 millimetres, Duo 117.8 millimetres.Height: 16 5.81 inches, Duo 4.64 inches.Width: 16 71.6 millimetres, Duo 84.1 millimetres.Width: 16 2.82 inches, Duo 3.31 inches.Depth: 16 7.80 millimetres, Duo 11.30 millimetres.Depth: 16 0.31 inches, Duo 0.44 inches.Weight: 16 170 grams, Duo 254 grams.Weight: 16 6.00 ounces, Duo 8.96 ounces.
Height: 16 147.6 millimetres, Duo 117.8 millimetres.Height: 16 5.81 inches, Duo 4.64 inches.Width: 16 71.6 millimetres, Duo 164.6 millimetres.Width: 16 2.82 inches, Duo 6.48 inches.Depth: 16 7.80 millimetres, Duo 5.20 millimetres.Depth: 16 0.31 inches, Duo 0.20 inches.Weight: 16 170 grams, Duo 254 grams.Weight: 16 6.00 ounces, Duo 8.96 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 16 | 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 | 170 grams6.00 ounces170 grams6.00 ounces | 254 grams, 84 grams more8.96 ounces, 2.96 ounces more254 grams, 84 grams more8.96 ounces, 2.96 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 | A18A18 | A20 ProA20 Pro |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 22 hrs22 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 2024Sep 2024 | Oct 2026Oct 2026 |
| Status | CurrentCurrent | 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 84 g (2.96 oz) heavier than the iPhone 16. The iPhone 16 measures 147.6 × 71.6 × 7.80 mm (5.81 × 2.82 × 0.31 in) and weighs 170 g (6.00 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?
The iPhone Duo is 29.8 mm shorter than the iPhone 16 when closed. It is also 12.5 mm wider than the iPhone 16.
How much heavier is the iPhone Duo compared to the iPhone 16?
The iPhone Duo weighs 84 grams more than the iPhone 16. This weight difference is noticeable according to the page verdicts.
Which phone has a larger screen, the iPhone 16 or the iPhone Duo?
The iPhone 16 has a 6.1 inch display while the iPhone Duo has a 5.4 inch display when closed. The iPhone 16 screen is about 0.7 inches larger.
Is the iPhone Duo easier to use one handed than the iPhone 16?
The iPhone 16 is easier to use one handed than the iPhone Duo. The iPhone 16 is also better for small hands according to the verdicts.
Does the iPhone Duo fit in a typical men's jeans pocket like the iPhone 16?
The iPhone 16 fits in a typical men's jeans pocket but the iPhone Duo does not. The iPhone Duo is wider and thicker than the iPhone 16.
Is upgrading from the iPhone 16 to the iPhone Duo worth it for size alone?
The verdicts say a size only upgrade from the iPhone 16 to the iPhone Duo is not worth it. The iPhone Duo is heavier and less pocketable than the iPhone 16.