iPhone Duo vs iPhone 16 Plus
Quick answer
The iPhone 16 Plus is 43.1 millimetres1.70 inches taller and 55 grams1.94 ounces lighter than the iPhone Duo.
The iPhone 16 Plus is 86.8 millimetres3.42 inches narrower and 43.1 millimetres1.70 inches taller than the iPhone Duo.
The iPhone Duo on Amazon (paid link) just arrived as a fresh foldable, bringing massive battery life to a compact closed profile, though it won't fit in most pockets. The iPhone 16 Plus (paid link) offers a slim design that slides easily everywhere, but you're paying roughly a third of the price for a two-year-old model. Pick the Duo if you want tomorrow's form factor; choose the 16 Plus if you value convenience and price.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 16 Plus
Pocket: iPhone 16 Plus
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 16 Plus
from $899 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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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 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. iPhone 16 Plus: 160.9 by 77.8 by 7.8 millimetres, 199 grams.
Duo, 16 Plus shown at 2.1 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 16 Plus
from $899 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: Duo 117.8 millimetres, 16 Plus 160.9 millimetres.Height: Duo 4.64 inches, 16 Plus 6.33 inches.Width: Duo 84.1 millimetres, 16 Plus 77.8 millimetres.Width: Duo 3.31 inches, 16 Plus 3.06 inches.Depth: Duo 11.30 millimetres, 16 Plus 7.80 millimetres.Depth: Duo 0.44 inches, 16 Plus 0.31 inches.Weight: Duo 254 grams, 16 Plus 199 grams.Weight: Duo 8.96 ounces, 16 Plus 7.02 ounces.
Height: Duo 117.8 millimetres, 16 Plus 160.9 millimetres.Height: Duo 4.64 inches, 16 Plus 6.33 inches.Width: Duo 164.6 millimetres, 16 Plus 77.8 millimetres.Width: Duo 6.48 inches, 16 Plus 3.06 inches.Depth: Duo 5.20 millimetres, 16 Plus 7.80 millimetres.Depth: Duo 0.20 inches, 16 Plus 0.31 inches.Weight: Duo 254 grams, 16 Plus 199 grams.Weight: Duo 8.96 ounces, 16 Plus 7.02 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | Duo | 16 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 117.8 millimetres4.64 inches117.8 millimetres4.64 inches | 160.9 millimetres, 43.1 millimetres more6.33 inches, 1.70 inches more160.9 millimetres, 43.1 millimetres more6.33 inches, 1.70 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 | 77.8 millimetres, 6.3 millimetres less3.06 inches, 0.25 inches less77.8 millimetres, 86.8 millimetres less3.06 inches, 3.42 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 | 199 grams, 55 grams less7.02 ounces, 1.94 ounces less199 grams, 55 grams less7.02 ounces, 1.94 ounces less |
| Volume | 111.9 cubic centimetres6.83 cubic inches100.8 cubic centimetres6.15 cubic inches | 97.6 cubic centimetres, 14.3 cubic centimetres less5.96 cubic inches, 0.87 cubic inches less97.6 cubic centimetres, 3.2 cubic centimetres less5.96 cubic inches, 0.19 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 89 percent90 percent | 88 percent, 1 percent less88 percent, 2 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 5.4 inches7.6 inches | 6.7 inches, 1.3 inches more6.7 inches, 0.9 inches less |
| Resolution | 1398 × 20341878 × 2670 | 1290 × 27961290 × 2796 |
| 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 | A18A18 |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 44 hrs31 hrs | 27 hrs27 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 | 899 dollars, 1100 dollars less899 dollars, 1100 dollars less |
| Released | Oct 2026Oct 2026 | Sep 2024Sep 2024 |
| Status | CurrentCurrent | CurrentCurrent |
Dimensions
The iPhone 16 Plus is 43.1 mm (1.70 in) taller, 6.3 mm (0.25 in) narrower, 3.50 mm (0.14 in) thinner and 55 g (1.94 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 16 Plus measures 160.9 × 77.8 × 7.80 mm (6.33 × 3.06 × 0.31 in) and weighs 199 g (7.02 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much taller is the iPhone 16 Plus than the iPhone Duo?
The iPhone 16 Plus is 43.1 mm taller than the iPhone Duo, and the iPhone 16 Plus is 6.3 mm narrower than the iPhone Duo when the iPhone Duo is closed.
Which phone is lighter between the iPhone Duo and iPhone 16 Plus?
The iPhone 16 Plus is 55 g lighter than the iPhone Duo, making the iPhone 16 Plus easier to hold for longer periods.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone Duo and iPhone 16 Plus?
The iPhone 16 Plus has a 6.7 inch display while the iPhone Duo has a 5.4 inch display when closed.
Which phone is better for one-handed use?
The iPhone 16 Plus is easier to use one-handed because the iPhone 16 Plus is narrower and lighter than the iPhone Duo.
Do these phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
The iPhone 16 Plus fits in a typical men's jeans pocket but the iPhone Duo does not fit in the same space.
Is the size difference worth upgrading for?
Whether the size difference is worth upgrading for depends on whether the user prefers a foldable design or a classic slim profile.