iPhone Air vs iPhone Duo (unfolded)
89.9 mm wider, 38.4 mm shorter and 89 g heavier.
Quick answer
The iPhone Air is a standard smartphone, while the iPhone Duo (unfolded) functions as an open tablet. At 165 g and 74.7 mm wide, the iPhone Air fits an average adult hand for one-handed navigation and slides into standard men's jeans pockets. The iPhone Duo (unfolded) weighs 254 g and spans 164.6 mm wide, which prevents one-handed reach and requires two hands. Standard men's and women's jeans pockets cannot hold the iPhone Duo (unfolded). For reading and media, the iPhone Duo (unfolded) provides a 7.6-inch display, whereas the iPhone Air has a 6.5-inch screen. The iPhone Air costs 999 USD, compared to 1999 USD for the iPhone Duo (unfolded).
- The iPhone Air fits standard men's pockets, while the iPhone Duo (unfolded) cannot fit any pocket.
- Typing requires two hands on the iPhone Duo (unfolded), but the iPhone Air permits one-handed use.
- The iPhone Duo (unfolded) offers tablet-style reading space, while the iPhone Air maximizes pocket mobility.
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 Air: 156.2 by 74.7 by 5.64 millimetres, 165 grams. iPhone Duo (unfolded): 117.8 by 164.6 by 5.2 millimetres, 254 grams.
Air, Duo open shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
Height: Air 156.2 millimetres, Duo open 117.8 millimetres.Height: Air 6.15 inches, Duo open 4.64 inches.Width: Air 74.7 millimetres, Duo open 164.6 millimetres.Width: Air 2.94 inches, Duo open 6.48 inches.Depth: Air 5.64 millimetres, Duo open 5.20 millimetres.Depth: Air 0.22 inches, Duo open 0.20 inches.Weight: Air 165 grams, Duo open 254 grams.Weight: Air 5.82 ounces, Duo open 8.96 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | Air | Duo open |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 156.2 millimetres6.15 inches | 117.8 millimetres, 38.4 millimetres less4.64 inches, 1.51 inches less |
| Width | 74.7 millimetres2.94 inches | 164.6 millimetres, 89.9 millimetres more6.48 inches, 3.54 inches more |
| Depth | 5.64 millimetres0.22 inches | 5.20 millimetres, 0.44 millimetres less0.20 inches, 0.02 inches less |
| Weight | 165 grams5.82 ounces | 254 grams, 89 grams more8.96 ounces, 3.14 ounces more |
| Volume | 65.8 cubic centimetres4.02 cubic inches | 100.8 cubic centimetres, 35.0 cubic centimetres more6.15 cubic inches, 2.14 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 90 percent | 90 percent, the same |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.5 inches | 7.6 inches, 1.1 inches more |
| Resolution | 1260 × 2736 | 1878 × 2670 |
| Pixel density | 463 pixels per inch | 430 pixels per inch, 34 pixels per inch less |
| Cutout | Dynamic Island | None |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP Fusion f/1.6 |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | 48MP Ultra Wide f/2.2 |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP Center Stage f/2.2 (outer), under-display FaceTime f/1.8 (inner) |
| Chip | A19 Pro | A20 Pro |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 27 hrs | 31 hrs |
| Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 5G · Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Apple C2 modem |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 256 GB – 1 TB | 256 GB – 2 TB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 999 dollars | 1,999 dollars, 1000 dollars more |
| Released | Sep 2025 | Oct 2026 |
| Status | Current | Current |
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Questions about these phones
How do the dimensions of the iPhone Air compare to the iPhone Duo (unfolded)?
The iPhone Air is 156.2 mm tall, 74.7 mm wide, and 5.64 mm deep. The iPhone Duo (unfolded) is 117.8 mm tall, 164.6 mm wide, and 5.2 mm deep.
How much does the iPhone Duo (unfolded) weigh compared to the iPhone Air?
The iPhone Duo (unfolded) weighs 254 g, which is 89 g heavier than the 165 g iPhone Air. In a pocket or hand, the iPhone Air feels substantially lighter.
Which phone has a larger screen, the iPhone Air or the iPhone Duo (unfolded)?
The iPhone Duo (unfolded) features a 7.6-inch screen, providing a significantly larger viewing area than the 6.5-inch display on the iPhone Air.
Can you use the iPhone Duo (unfolded) with one hand like the iPhone Air?
No, an average adult hand cannot navigate the 164.6 mm width of the iPhone Duo (unfolded) with one hand. The iPhone Air is 74.7 mm wide, allowing comfortable one-handed reach.
Does the iPhone Duo (unfolded) fit in pockets as easily as the iPhone Air?
The iPhone Air fits inside median men's jeans pockets, though not women's pockets. The iPhone Duo (unfolded) does not fit in median men's or women's jeans pockets when open.
Is upgrading from the iPhone Air to the iPhone Duo (unfolded) worth it for screen size alone?
Moving from the iPhone Air to the iPhone Duo (unfolded) expands the display from 6.5 inches to 7.6 inches, but adds 89 g of weight and raises the launch price from 999 USD to 1999 USD. The iPhone Duo (unfolded) suits users who prioritize tablet screen space over the pocket mobility of the iPhone Air.