iPhone Duo vs iPhone 16 Pro Max
Quick answer
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is 45.2 millimetres1.78 inches taller and 3.05 millimetres0.12 inches thinner than the iPhone Duo.
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is 87.0 millimetres3.43 inches narrower and 45.2 millimetres1.78 inches taller than the iPhone Duo.
The iPhone Duo on Amazon (paid link) just hit stores for $1,999, delivering a fresh design optimized for Apple Intelligence and a battery that carries you through the evening. The older 16 Pro Max (paid link) is far cheaper on the used market and runs the same updates, but you lose the modern feel. If you want something newer without the Duo's price, the iPhone 18 Pro (paid link) is worth a look.
Paid link.
Easier one-handed: iPhone Duo
Pocket: iPhone 16 Pro Max
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 Pro Max
from $1,199 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
Paid link.
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 Pro Max: 163 by 77.6 by 8.25 millimetres, 227 grams.iPhone Duo: 117.8 by 164.6 by 5.2 millimetres, 254 grams. iPhone 16 Pro Max: 163 by 77.6 by 8.25 millimetres, 227 grams.
Duo, 16 Pro Max 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 Pro Max
from $1,199 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: Duo 117.8 millimetres, 16 Pro Max 163.0 millimetres.Height: Duo 4.64 inches, 16 Pro Max 6.42 inches.Width: Duo 84.1 millimetres, 16 Pro Max 77.6 millimetres.Width: Duo 3.31 inches, 16 Pro Max 3.06 inches.Depth: Duo 11.30 millimetres, 16 Pro Max 8.25 millimetres.Depth: Duo 0.44 inches, 16 Pro Max 0.32 inches.Weight: Duo 254 grams, 16 Pro Max 227 grams.Weight: Duo 8.96 ounces, 16 Pro Max 8.01 ounces.
Height: Duo 117.8 millimetres, 16 Pro Max 163.0 millimetres.Height: Duo 4.64 inches, 16 Pro Max 6.42 inches.Width: Duo 164.6 millimetres, 16 Pro Max 77.6 millimetres.Width: Duo 6.48 inches, 16 Pro Max 3.06 inches.Depth: Duo 5.20 millimetres, 16 Pro Max 8.25 millimetres.Depth: Duo 0.20 inches, 16 Pro Max 0.32 inches.Weight: Duo 254 grams, 16 Pro Max 227 grams.Weight: Duo 8.96 ounces, 16 Pro Max 8.01 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | Duo | 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 117.8 millimetres4.64 inches117.8 millimetres4.64 inches | 163.0 millimetres, 45.2 millimetres more6.42 inches, 1.78 inches more163.0 millimetres, 45.2 millimetres more6.42 inches, 1.78 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 | 77.6 millimetres, 6.5 millimetres less3.06 inches, 0.26 inches less77.6 millimetres, 87.0 millimetres less3.06 inches, 3.43 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 | 227 grams, 27 grams less8.01 ounces, 0.95 ounces less227 grams, 27 grams less8.01 ounces, 0.95 ounces less |
| Volume | 111.9 cubic centimetres6.83 cubic inches100.8 cubic centimetres6.15 cubic inches | 104.4 cubic centimetres, 7.6 cubic centimetres less6.37 cubic inches, 0.46 cubic inches less104.4 cubic centimetres, 3.5 cubic centimetres more6.37 cubic inches, 0.22 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 89 percent90 percent | 91 percent, 3 percent more91 percent, 1 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 5.4 inches7.6 inches | 6.9 inches, 1.5 inches more6.9 inches, 0.7 inches less |
| Resolution | 1398 × 20341878 × 2670 | 1320 × 28681320 × 2868 |
| 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 | 33 hrs33 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 | 256 GB – 1 TB256 GB – 1 TB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 1,999 dollars1,999 dollars | 1,199 dollars, 800 dollars less1,199 dollars, 800 dollars less |
| Released | Oct 2026Oct 2026 | Sep 2024Sep 2024 |
| Status | CurrentCurrent | DiscontinuedDiscontinued |
Dimensions
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is 45.2 mm (1.78 in) taller, 6.5 mm (0.26 in) narrower, 3.05 mm (0.12 in) thinner and 27 g (0.95 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 Pro Max measures 163.0 × 77.6 × 8.25 mm (6.42 × 3.06 × 0.32 in) and weighs 227 g (8.01 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much bigger is the iPhone 16 Pro Max than the iPhone Duo?
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is 45.2 mm taller but 6.5 mm narrower than the iPhone Duo.
Which phone is lighter, the iPhone Duo or the iPhone 16 Pro Max?
The iPhone 16 Pro Max weighs 27 grams less than the iPhone Duo.
How much larger is the screen on the iPhone 16 Pro Max compared to the iPhone Duo?
The iPhone 16 Pro Max has a display that is 1.5 inches larger than the iPhone Duo.
Which phone is easier to use one-handed?
The iPhone Duo is easier to use one-handed than the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Which phone fits in a typical men's jeans pocket?
The iPhone 16 Pro Max fits in a typical men's jeans pocket while the iPhone Duo does not.
Is upgrading from the iPhone Duo to the iPhone 16 Pro Max worth it for size alone?
Whether the size difference is worth an upgrade depends on your preference for screen reach versus pocket fit.