iPhone Duo vs iPhone 12 Pro
Quick answer
The iPhone 12 Pro is 12.6 millimetres0.50 inches narrower and 65 grams2.29 ounces lighter than the iPhone Duo.
The iPhone 12 Pro is 93.1 millimetres3.67 inches narrower and 65 grams2.29 ounces lighter than the iPhone Duo.
The iPhone Duo on Amazon (paid link) is a brand new foldable that lasts much longer between charges, while the 12 Pro (paid link) is a renewed classic just past its peak. Both run the latest software, but the newer device offers features the old one lacks and will age better. Pick the 12 Pro if you need a slim budget phone, or buy the Duo for a future-proof pocket companion.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 12 Pro
Pocket: iPhone 12 Pro
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 Pro
from $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 Duo: 117.8 by 84.1 by 11.3 millimetres, 254 grams. iPhone 12 Pro: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.4 millimetres, 189 grams.iPhone Duo: 117.8 by 164.6 by 5.2 millimetres, 254 grams. iPhone 12 Pro: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.4 millimetres, 189 grams.
Duo, 12 Pro shown at 2.3 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 Pro
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: Duo 117.8 millimetres, 12 Pro 146.7 millimetres.Height: Duo 4.64 inches, 12 Pro 5.78 inches.Width: Duo 84.1 millimetres, 12 Pro 71.5 millimetres.Width: Duo 3.31 inches, 12 Pro 2.81 inches.Depth: Duo 11.30 millimetres, 12 Pro 7.40 millimetres.Depth: Duo 0.44 inches, 12 Pro 0.29 inches.Weight: Duo 254 grams, 12 Pro 189 grams.Weight: Duo 8.96 ounces, 12 Pro 6.67 ounces.
Height: Duo 117.8 millimetres, 12 Pro 146.7 millimetres.Height: Duo 4.64 inches, 12 Pro 5.78 inches.Width: Duo 164.6 millimetres, 12 Pro 71.5 millimetres.Width: Duo 6.48 inches, 12 Pro 2.81 inches.Depth: Duo 5.20 millimetres, 12 Pro 7.40 millimetres.Depth: Duo 0.20 inches, 12 Pro 0.29 inches.Weight: Duo 254 grams, 12 Pro 189 grams.Weight: Duo 8.96 ounces, 12 Pro 6.67 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | Duo | 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 117.8 millimetres4.64 inches117.8 millimetres4.64 inches | 146.7 millimetres, 28.9 millimetres more5.78 inches, 1.14 inches more146.7 millimetres, 28.9 millimetres more5.78 inches, 1.14 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 | 71.5 millimetres, 12.6 millimetres less2.81 inches, 0.50 inches less71.5 millimetres, 93.1 millimetres less2.81 inches, 3.67 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 | 189 grams, 65 grams less6.67 ounces, 2.29 ounces less189 grams, 65 grams less6.67 ounces, 2.29 ounces less |
| Volume | 111.9 cubic centimetres6.83 cubic inches100.8 cubic centimetres6.15 cubic inches | 77.6 cubic centimetres, 34.3 cubic centimetres less4.74 cubic inches, 2.09 cubic inches less77.6 cubic centimetres, 23.2 cubic centimetres less4.74 cubic inches, 1.42 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 89 percent90 percent | 86 percent, 3 percent less86 percent, 4 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 5.4 inches7.6 inches | 6.1 inches, 0.7 inches more6.1 inches, 1.5 inches less |
| Resolution | 1398 × 20341878 × 2670 | 1170 × 25321170 × 2532 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch430 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, the same460 pixels per inch, 30 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 | 17 hrs17 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 | 128 – 512 GB128 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 1,999 dollars1,999 dollars | 999 dollars, 1000 dollars less999 dollars, 1000 dollars less |
| Released | Oct 2026Oct 2026 | Oct 2020Oct 2020 |
| Status | CurrentCurrent | LegacyLegacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone 12 Pro is 28.9 mm (1.14 in) taller, 12.6 mm (0.50 in) narrower, 3.90 mm (0.15 in) thinner and 65 g (2.29 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 Pro measures 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.40 mm (5.78 × 2.81 × 0.29 in) and weighs 189 g (6.67 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How does the iPhone 12 Pro size compare to the iPhone Duo?
The iPhone 12 Pro is 28.9 mm taller and 12.6 mm narrower than the iPhone Duo when the iPhone Duo is closed.
Which phone is lighter in weight?
The iPhone 12 Pro weighs 65 g less than the iPhone Duo and this weight difference is noticeable.
What is the difference in screen size?
The iPhone 12 Pro has a 6.1 inch display while the iPhone Duo has a 5.4 inch display.
Which phone is better for one-handed use?
The iPhone 12 Pro is easier to use one-handed than the iPhone Duo for an average adult hand.
Do these phones fit in a typical jeans pocket?
The iPhone 12 Pro fits a typical men's jeans pocket but the iPhone Duo does not fit men's or women's median pockets.
Is upgrading for size only worth it?
Whether a size-only upgrade is worth it depends on your preference between the classic form factor and the foldable design.