iPhone XR vs iPhone Duo
Quick answer
The iPhone Duo is 33.1 millimetres1.30 inches shorter and 60 grams2.12 ounces heavier than the iPhone XR.
The iPhone Duo is 88.9 millimetres3.50 inches wider and 33.1 millimetres1.30 inches shorter than the iPhone XR.
The XR on Amazon (paid link) no longer gets iOS updates, leaving it stuck on its last version, while the Duo (paid link) just launched with today's software and battery that carries you for days. This is a choice between an affordable legacy device and a cutting-edge foldable. Keep the XR only if the cost is your main concern; otherwise, pick the Duo and accept the trade-off.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone XR
Pocket: iPhone XR
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone XR
from $749 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone DuoiPhone Duo
from $1,999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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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 XR: 150.9 by 75.7 by 8.3 millimetres, 194 grams. 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.
XR, Duo shown at 2.2 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone XR
from $749 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone DuoiPhone Duo
from $1,999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: XR 150.9 millimetres, Duo 117.8 millimetres.Height: XR 5.94 inches, Duo 4.64 inches.Width: XR 75.7 millimetres, Duo 84.1 millimetres.Width: XR 2.98 inches, Duo 3.31 inches.Depth: XR 8.30 millimetres, Duo 11.30 millimetres.Depth: XR 0.33 inches, Duo 0.44 inches.Weight: XR 194 grams, Duo 254 grams.Weight: XR 6.84 ounces, Duo 8.96 ounces.
Height: XR 150.9 millimetres, Duo 117.8 millimetres.Height: XR 5.94 inches, Duo 4.64 inches.Width: XR 75.7 millimetres, Duo 164.6 millimetres.Width: XR 2.98 inches, Duo 6.48 inches.Depth: XR 8.30 millimetres, Duo 5.20 millimetres.Depth: XR 0.33 inches, Duo 0.20 inches.Weight: XR 194 grams, Duo 254 grams.Weight: XR 6.84 ounces, Duo 8.96 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | XR | Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 150.9 millimetres5.94 inches150.9 millimetres5.94 inches | 117.8 millimetres, 33.1 millimetres less4.64 inches, 1.30 inches less117.8 millimetres, 33.1 millimetres less4.64 inches, 1.30 inches less |
| Height, open | — | 117.8 millimetres4.64 inches |
| Height, closed | — | 117.8 millimetres4.64 inches |
| Width | 75.7 millimetres2.98 inches75.7 millimetres2.98 inches | 84.1 millimetres, 8.4 millimetres more3.31 inches, 0.33 inches more164.6 millimetres, 88.9 millimetres more6.48 inches, 3.50 inches more |
| Width, open | — | 164.6 millimetres6.48 inches |
| Width, closed | — | 84.1 millimetres3.31 inches |
| Depth | 8.30 millimetres0.33 inches8.30 millimetres0.33 inches | 11.30 millimetres, 3.00 millimetres more0.44 inches, 0.12 inches more5.20 millimetres, 3.10 millimetres less0.20 inches, 0.12 inches less |
| Depth, open | — | 5.20 millimetres0.20 inches |
| Depth, closed | — | 11.30 millimetres0.44 inches |
| Weight | 194 grams6.84 ounces194 grams6.84 ounces | 254 grams, 60 grams more8.96 ounces, 2.12 ounces more254 grams, 60 grams more8.96 ounces, 2.12 ounces more |
| Volume | 94.8 cubic centimetres5.79 cubic inches94.8 cubic centimetres5.79 cubic inches | 111.9 cubic centimetres, 17.1 cubic centimetres more6.83 cubic inches, 1.05 cubic inches more100.8 cubic centimetres, 6.0 cubic centimetres more6.15 cubic inches, 0.37 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 79 percent79 percent | 89 percent, 10 percent more90 percent, 11 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.1 inches6.1 inches | 5.4 inches, 0.7 inches less7.6 inches, 1.5 inches more |
| Resolution | 828 × 1792828 × 1792 | 1398 × 20341878 × 2670 |
| Pixel density | 326 pixels per inch326 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, 134 pixels per inch more430 pixels per inch, 104 pixels per inch more |
| Cutout | NotchNotch | Dynamic IslandNone |
| Rear main | 12MP12MP | 48MP Fusion f/1.648MP Fusion f/1.6 |
| Rear ultra-wide | —— | 48MP Ultra Wide f/2.248MP Ultra Wide f/2.2 |
| Rear telephoto | —— | —— |
| Front camera | 12MP12MP | 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) |
| Chip | A12 BionicA12 Bionic | A20 ProA20 Pro |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 16 hrs16 hrs | 44 hrs31 hrs |
| Port | LightningLightning | USB-CUSB-C |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.05G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 | 5G · Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Apple C2 modem5G · Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Apple C2 modem |
| Water resistance | IP67 (1m for 30 min)IP67 (1m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min)IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 64 – 256 GB64 – 256 GB | 256 GB – 2 TB256 GB – 2 TB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 749 dollars749 dollars | 1,999 dollars, 1250 dollars more1,999 dollars, 1250 dollars more |
| Released | Oct 2018Oct 2018 | Oct 2026Oct 2026 |
| Status | LegacyLegacy | CurrentCurrent |
Dimensions
The iPhone Duo (closed) is 33.1 mm (1.30 in) shorter, 8.4 mm (0.33 in) wider, 3.00 mm (0.12 in) thicker and 60 g (2.12 oz) heavier than the iPhone XR. 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). 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).
Also compared with iPhone XR
Questions about these phones
How does the iPhone Duo size compare to the iPhone XR?
The iPhone Duo is 33.1 mm shorter and 8.4 mm wider than the iPhone XR. The iPhone Duo also has a thicker body at 11.3 mm deep compared to 8.3 mm.
Which phone is heavier between the iPhone XR and iPhone Duo?
The iPhone Duo is 60 g heavier than the iPhone XR, weighing 254 g against 194 g. The weight difference is noticeable when holding both devices.
Is the iPhone Duo screen bigger than the iPhone XR screen?
No, the iPhone XR has a 6.1 inch display while the iPhone Duo has a 5.4 inch display when closed. The iPhone XR screen is 0.7 inches larger.
Which phone is better for one-handed use?
The iPhone XR is easier to use with one hand than the iPhone Duo. The iPhone XR is also better for small hands due to its narrower width.
Does the iPhone Duo fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
No, the iPhone Duo does not fit in a typical men's jeans pocket. The iPhone XR fits in a typical men's jeans pocket but not a women's.
Is the size difference worth upgrading from iPhone XR to iPhone Duo?
Whether the size upgrade is worth depends on your preference for a foldable design. The iPhone Duo is shorter but wider and heavier than the iPhone XR.