iPhone Duo vs iPhone 15
Quick answer
The iPhone 15 is 12.5 millimetres0.49 inches narrower and 83 grams2.93 ounces lighter than the iPhone Duo.
The iPhone 15 is 93.0 millimetres3.66 inches narrower and 83 grams2.93 ounces lighter than the iPhone Duo.
The iPhone Duo on Amazon (paid link) runs longer on a charge, but it is wider and costs far more than the renewed iPhone 15 (paid link). You feel the weight difference immediately, and only the 15 disappears into pockets without bulk. Buy the 15 for comfort or the Duo if you need a folding phone with extra staying power.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 15
Pocket: iPhone 15
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 15
from $799 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 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. iPhone 15: 147.6 by 71.6 by 7.8 millimetres, 171 grams.
Duo, 15 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 15
from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: Duo 117.8 millimetres, 15 147.6 millimetres.Height: Duo 4.64 inches, 15 5.81 inches.Width: Duo 84.1 millimetres, 15 71.6 millimetres.Width: Duo 3.31 inches, 15 2.82 inches.Depth: Duo 11.30 millimetres, 15 7.80 millimetres.Depth: Duo 0.44 inches, 15 0.31 inches.Weight: Duo 254 grams, 15 171 grams.Weight: Duo 8.96 ounces, 15 6.03 ounces.
Height: Duo 117.8 millimetres, 15 147.6 millimetres.Height: Duo 4.64 inches, 15 5.81 inches.Width: Duo 164.6 millimetres, 15 71.6 millimetres.Width: Duo 6.48 inches, 15 2.82 inches.Depth: Duo 5.20 millimetres, 15 7.80 millimetres.Depth: Duo 0.20 inches, 15 0.31 inches.Weight: Duo 254 grams, 15 171 grams.Weight: Duo 8.96 ounces, 15 6.03 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | Duo | 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 117.8 millimetres4.64 inches117.8 millimetres4.64 inches | 147.6 millimetres, 29.8 millimetres more5.81 inches, 1.17 inches more147.6 millimetres, 29.8 millimetres more5.81 inches, 1.17 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 | 71.6 millimetres, 12.5 millimetres less2.82 inches, 0.49 inches less71.6 millimetres, 93.0 millimetres less2.82 inches, 3.66 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 | 7.80 millimetres, 3.50 millimetres less0.31 inches, 0.14 inches less7.80 millimetres, 2.60 millimetres more0.31 inches, 0.10 inches more |
| Depth, open | 5.20 millimetres0.20 inches | — |
| Depth, closed | 11.30 millimetres0.44 inches | — |
| Weight | 254 grams8.96 ounces254 grams8.96 ounces | 171 grams, 83 grams less6.03 ounces, 2.93 ounces less171 grams, 83 grams less6.03 ounces, 2.93 ounces less |
| Volume | 111.9 cubic centimetres6.83 cubic inches100.8 cubic centimetres6.15 cubic inches | 82.4 cubic centimetres, 29.5 cubic centimetres less5.03 cubic inches, 1.80 cubic inches less82.4 cubic centimetres, 18.4 cubic centimetres less5.03 cubic inches, 1.12 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 89 percent90 percent | 87 percent, 2 percent less87 percent, 3 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 | 1179 × 25561179 × 2556 |
| 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 | Dynamic IslandDynamic Island |
| 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 | A16 BionicA16 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 44 hrs31 hrs | 20 hrs20 hrs |
| Port | USB-CUSB-C | USB-CUSB-C |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Apple C2 modem5G · Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Apple C2 modem | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| 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 | 799 dollars, 1200 dollars less799 dollars, 1200 dollars less |
| Released | Oct 2026Oct 2026 | Sep 2023Sep 2023 |
| Status | CurrentCurrent | DiscontinuedDiscontinued |
Dimensions
The iPhone 15 is 29.8 mm (1.17 in) taller, 12.5 mm (0.49 in) narrower, 3.50 mm (0.14 in) thinner and 83 g (2.93 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 15 measures 147.6 × 71.6 × 7.80 mm (5.81 × 2.82 × 0.31 in) and weighs 171 g (6.03 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How does the iPhone Duo size compare to the iPhone 15?
The iPhone 15 is 29.8 mm taller and 12.5 mm narrower than the iPhone Duo in closed form. The iPhone Duo measures 117.8 mm in height and 84.1 mm in width when closed.
Which phone is lighter between the iPhone Duo and iPhone 15?
The iPhone 15 is 83 g lighter than the iPhone Duo. The iPhone Duo weighs 254 g while the iPhone 15 weighs 171 g.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone Duo and iPhone 15?
The iPhone 15 has a 6.1 inch display while the iPhone Duo has a 5.4 inch display when closed. The iPhone 15 screen is 0.7 inches larger than the iPhone Duo display.
Which phone is easier to use with one hand?
The iPhone 15 is easier to use with one hand than the iPhone Duo. The iPhone Duo is designed as a foldable device which affects its handling compared to the iPhone 15.
Does the iPhone Duo fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
The iPhone Duo does not fit in a typical men's jeans pocket. The iPhone 15 fits in a typical men's jeans pocket but not a women's.
Is the iPhone Duo a size upgrade from the iPhone 15?
The iPhone Duo is a foldable device with different proportions than the iPhone 15. It is not a direct size upgrade but a different category of phone.