iPhone Duo vs iPhone 12 mini
Quick answer
The iPhone 12 mini is 19.9 millimetres0.78 inches narrower and 119 grams4.20 ounces lighter than the iPhone Duo.
The iPhone 12 mini is 100.4 millimetres3.95 inches narrower and 119 grams4.20 ounces lighter than the iPhone Duo.
The iPhone Duo on Amazon (paid link) is a brand-new foldable that brings flagship performance and all-day battery life to a larger body, while the 12 mini (paid link) remains a lightweight legacy pick available only renewed. You win on endurance and features with the Duo, but the 12 mini stays the easier device to slip into a pocket for much less.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 12 mini
Pocket: iPhone 12 mini
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone DuoiPhone Duo
from $1,999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)iPhone 12 mini
from $699 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
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TRUE SCALE · 1.3 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.6 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone Duo: 117.8 by 84.1 by 11.3 millimetres, 254 grams. iPhone 12 mini: 131.5 by 64.2 by 7.4 millimetres, 135 grams.iPhone Duo: 117.8 by 164.6 by 5.2 millimetres, 254 grams. iPhone 12 mini: 131.5 by 64.2 by 7.4 millimetres, 135 grams.
Duo, 12 mini shown at 2.6 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone DuoiPhone Duo
from $1,999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)iPhone 12 mini
from $699 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: Duo 117.8 millimetres, 12 mini 131.5 millimetres.Height: Duo 4.64 inches, 12 mini 5.18 inches.Width: Duo 84.1 millimetres, 12 mini 64.2 millimetres.Width: Duo 3.31 inches, 12 mini 2.53 inches.Depth: Duo 11.30 millimetres, 12 mini 7.40 millimetres.Depth: Duo 0.44 inches, 12 mini 0.29 inches.Weight: Duo 254 grams, 12 mini 135 grams.Weight: Duo 8.96 ounces, 12 mini 4.76 ounces.
Height: Duo 117.8 millimetres, 12 mini 131.5 millimetres.Height: Duo 4.64 inches, 12 mini 5.18 inches.Width: Duo 164.6 millimetres, 12 mini 64.2 millimetres.Width: Duo 6.48 inches, 12 mini 2.53 inches.Depth: Duo 5.20 millimetres, 12 mini 7.40 millimetres.Depth: Duo 0.20 inches, 12 mini 0.29 inches.Weight: Duo 254 grams, 12 mini 135 grams.Weight: Duo 8.96 ounces, 12 mini 4.76 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | Duo | 12 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 117.8 millimetres4.64 inches117.8 millimetres4.64 inches | 131.5 millimetres, 13.7 millimetres more5.18 inches, 0.54 inches more131.5 millimetres, 13.7 millimetres more5.18 inches, 0.54 inches more |
| Height, open | 117.8 millimetres4.64 inches | — |
| Height, closed | 117.8 millimetres4.64 inches | — |
| Width | 84.1 millimetres3.31 inches164.6 millimetres6.48 inches | 64.2 millimetres, 19.9 millimetres less2.53 inches, 0.78 inches less64.2 millimetres, 100.4 millimetres less2.53 inches, 3.95 inches less |
| Width, open | 164.6 millimetres6.48 inches | — |
| Width, closed | 84.1 millimetres3.31 inches | — |
| Depth | 11.30 millimetres0.44 inches5.20 millimetres0.20 inches | 7.40 millimetres, 3.90 millimetres less0.29 inches, 0.15 inches less7.40 millimetres, 2.20 millimetres more0.29 inches, 0.09 inches more |
| Depth, open | 5.20 millimetres0.20 inches | — |
| Depth, closed | 11.30 millimetres0.44 inches | — |
| Weight | 254 grams8.96 ounces254 grams8.96 ounces | 135 grams, 119 grams less4.76 ounces, 4.20 ounces less135 grams, 119 grams less4.76 ounces, 4.20 ounces less |
| Volume | 111.9 cubic centimetres6.83 cubic inches100.8 cubic centimetres6.15 cubic inches | 62.5 cubic centimetres, 49.5 cubic centimetres less3.81 cubic inches, 3.02 cubic inches less62.5 cubic centimetres, 38.4 cubic centimetres less3.81 cubic inches, 2.34 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 89 percent90 percent | 85 percent, 3 percent less85 percent, 5 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 5.4 inches7.6 inches | 5.4 inches, the same5.4 inches, 2.2 inches less |
| Resolution | 1398 × 20341878 × 2670 | 1080 × 23401080 × 2340 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch430 pixels per inch | 476 pixels per inch, 16 pixels per inch more476 pixels per inch, 46 pixels per inch more |
| Cutout | Dynamic IslandNone | NotchNotch |
| Rear main | 48MP Fusion f/1.648MP Fusion f/1.6 | 48MP48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | 48MP Ultra Wide f/2.248MP Ultra Wide f/2.2 | —— |
| Rear telephoto | —— | —— |
| Front camera | 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) | 12MP12MP |
| Chip | A20 ProA20 Pro | A14 BionicA14 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 44 hrs31 hrs | 15 hrs15 hrs |
| Port | USB-CUSB-C | LightningLightning |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Apple C2 modem5G · Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Apple C2 modem | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.05G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min)IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min)IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 256 GB – 2 TB256 GB – 2 TB | 64 – 256 GB64 – 256 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 1,999 dollars1,999 dollars | 699 dollars, 1300 dollars less699 dollars, 1300 dollars less |
| Released | Oct 2026Oct 2026 | Nov 2020Nov 2020 |
| Status | CurrentCurrent | LegacyLegacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone 12 mini is 13.7 mm (0.54 in) taller, 19.9 mm (0.78 in) narrower, 3.90 mm (0.15 in) thinner and 119 g (4.20 oz) lighter than the iPhone Duo (closed). 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). The iPhone 12 mini measures 131.5 × 64.2 × 7.40 mm (5.18 × 2.53 × 0.29 in) and weighs 135 g (4.76 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How does the iPhone 12 mini compare in size to the iPhone Duo?
The iPhone 12 mini is 13.7 mm taller and 19.9 mm narrower than the iPhone Duo when closed. It is also 3.9 mm thinner.
Which phone is lighter, the iPhone Duo or the iPhone 12 mini?
The iPhone 12 mini is 119 g lighter than the iPhone Duo. This difference is noticeable.
Do the iPhone Duo and iPhone 12 mini have the same screen size?
Yes, both phones have a 5.4-inch display.
Which phone is better for one-handed use?
The iPhone 12 mini is easier to use one-handed than the iPhone Duo. It fits better in an average adult hand.
Does the iPhone Duo fit in a jeans pocket?
The iPhone Duo does not fit in a typical men's or women's jeans pocket. The iPhone 12 mini fits in both.
Is upgrading from the iPhone 12 mini to the iPhone Duo worth it for size?
It depends on whether you prefer the foldable design. The iPhone Duo is larger and heavier overall.