iPhone Duo vs iPhone XR
Quick answer
The iPhone XR is 33.1 millimetres1.30 inches taller and 60 grams2.12 ounces lighter than the iPhone Duo.
The iPhone XR is 88.9 millimetres3.50 inches narrower and 33.1 millimetres1.30 inches taller than the iPhone Duo.
The iPhone Duo on Amazon (paid link) is a fresh foldable phone that ships today and runs the latest iOS with far longer battery life. The iPhone XR (paid link) is only sold renewed for around $110 to $140 and has already been dropped from software support. One is a current premium purchase; the other is a legacy budget option.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone XR
Pocket: iPhone XR
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 XR
from $749 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 · 2.2 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 XR: 150.9 by 75.7 by 8.3 millimetres, 194 grams.iPhone Duo: 117.8 by 164.6 by 5.2 millimetres, 254 grams. iPhone XR: 150.9 by 75.7 by 8.3 millimetres, 194 grams.
Duo, XR shown at 2.2 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 XR
from $749 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: Duo 117.8 millimetres, XR 150.9 millimetres.Height: Duo 4.64 inches, XR 5.94 inches.Width: Duo 84.1 millimetres, XR 75.7 millimetres.Width: Duo 3.31 inches, XR 2.98 inches.Depth: Duo 11.30 millimetres, XR 8.30 millimetres.Depth: Duo 0.44 inches, XR 0.33 inches.Weight: Duo 254 grams, XR 194 grams.Weight: Duo 8.96 ounces, XR 6.84 ounces.
Height: Duo 117.8 millimetres, XR 150.9 millimetres.Height: Duo 4.64 inches, XR 5.94 inches.Width: Duo 164.6 millimetres, XR 75.7 millimetres.Width: Duo 6.48 inches, XR 2.98 inches.Depth: Duo 5.20 millimetres, XR 8.30 millimetres.Depth: Duo 0.20 inches, XR 0.33 inches.Weight: Duo 254 grams, XR 194 grams.Weight: Duo 8.96 ounces, XR 6.84 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | Duo | XR |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 117.8 millimetres4.64 inches117.8 millimetres4.64 inches | 150.9 millimetres, 33.1 millimetres more5.94 inches, 1.30 inches more150.9 millimetres, 33.1 millimetres more5.94 inches, 1.30 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 | 75.7 millimetres, 8.4 millimetres less2.98 inches, 0.33 inches less75.7 millimetres, 88.9 millimetres less2.98 inches, 3.50 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 | 8.30 millimetres, 3.00 millimetres less0.33 inches, 0.12 inches less8.30 millimetres, 3.10 millimetres more0.33 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 | 194 grams, 60 grams less6.84 ounces, 2.12 ounces less194 grams, 60 grams less6.84 ounces, 2.12 ounces less |
| Volume | 111.9 cubic centimetres6.83 cubic inches100.8 cubic centimetres6.15 cubic inches | 94.8 cubic centimetres, 17.1 cubic centimetres less5.79 cubic inches, 1.05 cubic inches less94.8 cubic centimetres, 6.0 cubic centimetres less5.79 cubic inches, 0.37 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 89 percent90 percent | 79 percent, 10 percent less79 percent, 11 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 | 828 × 1792828 × 1792 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch430 pixels per inch | 326 pixels per inch, 134 pixels per inch less326 pixels per inch, 104 pixels per inch less |
| Cutout | Dynamic IslandNone | NotchNotch |
| Rear main | 48MP Fusion f/1.648MP Fusion f/1.6 | 12MP12MP |
| 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 | A12 BionicA12 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 44 hrs31 hrs | 16 hrs16 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) | IP67 (1m for 30 min)IP67 (1m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 256 GB – 2 TB256 GB – 2 TB | 64 – 256 GB64 – 256 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 1,999 dollars1,999 dollars | 749 dollars, 1250 dollars less749 dollars, 1250 dollars less |
| Released | Oct 2026Oct 2026 | Oct 2018Oct 2018 |
| Status | CurrentCurrent | LegacyLegacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone XR is 33.1 mm (1.30 in) taller, 8.4 mm (0.33 in) narrower, 3.00 mm (0.12 in) thinner and 60 g (2.12 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 XR measures 150.9 × 75.7 × 8.30 mm (5.94 × 2.98 × 0.33 in) and weighs 194 g (6.84 oz).
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Questions about these phones
How much taller is the iPhone XR than the iPhone Duo?
The iPhone XR is 33.1 mm taller than the iPhone Duo when closed. The iPhone Duo is 8.4 mm wider than the iPhone XR.
Which phone is lighter?
The iPhone XR is 60 g lighter than the iPhone Duo. This weight difference is noticeable when holding them.
What are the screen sizes?
The iPhone XR has a 6.1 inch display. The iPhone Duo has a 5.4 inch display when closed.
Which phone is easier to use one-handed?
The iPhone XR is easier to use one-handed than the iPhone Duo. The iPhone Duo is wider and heavier in the hand.
Do they fit in jeans pockets?
The iPhone XR fits in a typical men's jeans pocket. The iPhone Duo does not fit in a typical men's jeans pocket.
Is it worth upgrading for size?
It depends on whether you value a foldable screen or a smaller body. The iPhone Duo is larger and heavier than the iPhone XR.