iPhone Duo vs iPhone 16 Pro
Quick answer
The iPhone 16 Pro is 12.6 millimetres0.50 inches narrower and 31.8 millimetres1.25 inches taller than the iPhone Duo.
The iPhone 16 Pro is 93.1 millimetres3.67 inches narrower and 31.8 millimetres1.25 inches taller than the iPhone Duo.
The iPhone Duo from Apple offers better battery endurance in a compact footprint, but the iPhone 16 Pro on Amazon (paid link) remains lighter and cheaper when renewed. You either pay a premium for the latest endurance or accept the previous generation’s balance and price.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 16 Pro
Pocket: iPhone 16 Pro
Weight difference: Noticeable
TRUE SCALE · 1.2 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.2 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 Pro: 149.6 by 71.5 by 8.25 millimetres, 199 grams.iPhone Duo: 117.8 by 164.6 by 5.2 millimetres, 254 grams. iPhone 16 Pro: 149.6 by 71.5 by 8.25 millimetres, 199 grams.
Duo, 16 Pro shown at 2.2 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone DuoiPhone Duo
from $1,999 at launch, ships 23 October.
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from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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Height: Duo 117.8 millimetres, 16 Pro 149.6 millimetres.Height: Duo 4.64 inches, 16 Pro 5.89 inches.Width: Duo 84.1 millimetres, 16 Pro 71.5 millimetres.Width: Duo 3.31 inches, 16 Pro 2.81 inches.Depth: Duo 11.30 millimetres, 16 Pro 8.25 millimetres.Depth: Duo 0.44 inches, 16 Pro 0.32 inches.Weight: Duo 254 grams, 16 Pro 199 grams.Weight: Duo 8.96 ounces, 16 Pro 7.02 ounces.
Height: Duo 117.8 millimetres, 16 Pro 149.6 millimetres.Height: Duo 4.64 inches, 16 Pro 5.89 inches.Width: Duo 164.6 millimetres, 16 Pro 71.5 millimetres.Width: Duo 6.48 inches, 16 Pro 2.81 inches.Depth: Duo 5.20 millimetres, 16 Pro 8.25 millimetres.Depth: Duo 0.20 inches, 16 Pro 0.32 inches.Weight: Duo 254 grams, 16 Pro 199 grams.Weight: Duo 8.96 ounces, 16 Pro 7.02 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | Duo | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 117.8 millimetres4.64 inches117.8 millimetres4.64 inches | 149.6 millimetres, 31.8 millimetres more5.89 inches, 1.25 inches more149.6 millimetres, 31.8 millimetres more5.89 inches, 1.25 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 | 8.25 millimetres, 3.05 millimetres less0.32 inches, 0.12 inches less8.25 millimetres, 3.05 millimetres more0.32 inches, 0.12 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 | 88.2 cubic centimetres, 23.7 cubic centimetres less5.39 cubic inches, 1.45 cubic inches less88.2 cubic centimetres, 12.6 cubic centimetres less5.39 cubic inches, 0.77 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 89 percent90 percent | 90 percent, 1 percent more90 percent, the same |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 5.4 inches7.6 inches | 6.3 inches, 0.9 inches more6.3 inches, 1.3 inches less |
| Resolution | 1398 × 20341878 × 2670 | 1206 × 26221206 × 2622 |
| 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 | A18 ProA18 Pro |
| 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 GB – 1 TB128 GB – 1 TB |
| 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 | Sep 2024Sep 2024 |
| Status | CurrentCurrent | DiscontinuedDiscontinued |
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Questions about these phones
How much taller is the iPhone 16 Pro than the iPhone Duo?
The iPhone 16 Pro is 31.8 mm taller than the iPhone Duo. It is also 12.6 mm narrower when the iPhone Duo is closed.
Which phone is lighter to hold?
The iPhone 16 Pro is 55 g lighter than the iPhone Duo. This weight difference is noticeable in daily use.
Which screen is bigger?
The iPhone 16 Pro has a 6.3 inch screen while the iPhone Duo has a 5.4 inch display. The iPhone 16 Pro screen is about 0.9 inches larger.
Which phone is easier to use one-handed?
The iPhone 16 Pro is easier to use one-handed because it is narrower and lighter. The iPhone Duo is wider and heavier even when closed.
Do these phones fit in jeans pockets?
The iPhone 16 Pro fits in a typical men's jeans pocket but the iPhone Duo does not. The iPhone Duo is too wide and thick for most pockets.
Is upgrading to the iPhone Duo worth it for size?
It depends on whether you prefer a foldable design over a lighter, narrower phone. The iPhone 16 Pro is more pocketable and easier to handle.