iPhone Duo (folded) vs iPhone 13 mini
Quick answer
The iPhone 13 mini is 19.9 millimetres0.78 inches narrower and 113 grams3.99 ounces lighter than the iPhone Duo (folded).
iPhone 13 mini remains unmatched for one-handed reach, whereas iPhone Duo folded feels substantially wider, thicker, and heavier.
Easier one-handed: iPhone 13 mini
Pocket: iPhone 13 mini
Weight difference: Noticeable
- iPhone 13 mini slips effortlessly into tight jeans pockets, whereas iPhone Duo folded creates noticeable bulk and drags on fabric.
- Reaching across the display with one thumb is effortless on iPhone 13 mini, while iPhone Duo folded demands a wide grip.
- Extended reading sessions cause hand fatigue quickly with iPhone Duo folded compared to the featherlight iPhone 13 mini.
Holdouts who prioritize effortless one-handed reach can still find a renewed iPhone 13 mini on Amazon (paid link). The much larger iPhone Duo is available to pre-order on Apple, shipping in October.
Paid link.
TRUE SCALE · 1.9 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.6 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone Duo (folded): 117.8 by 84.1 by 11.3 millimetres, 254 grams. iPhone 13 mini: 131.5 by 64.2 by 7.65 millimetres, 141 grams.
Duo, 13 mini shown at 2.6 pixels per millimetre.
- iPhone Duo (folded) — from $1,999 at launch, ships 23 October.
- iPhone 13 mini — from $699 at launch.
Height: Duo 117.8 millimetres, 13 mini 131.5 millimetres.Height: Duo 4.64 inches, 13 mini 5.18 inches.Width: Duo 84.1 millimetres, 13 mini 64.2 millimetres.Width: Duo 3.31 inches, 13 mini 2.53 inches.Depth: Duo 11.30 millimetres, 13 mini 7.65 millimetres.Depth: Duo 0.44 inches, 13 mini 0.30 inches.Weight: Duo 254 grams, 13 mini 141 grams.Weight: Duo 8.96 ounces, 13 mini 4.97 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | Duo | 13 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 117.8 millimetres4.64 inches | 131.5 millimetres, 13.7 millimetres more5.18 inches, 0.54 inches more |
| Width | 84.1 millimetres3.31 inches | 64.2 millimetres, 19.9 millimetres less2.53 inches, 0.78 inches less |
| Depth | 11.30 millimetres0.44 inches | 7.65 millimetres, 3.65 millimetres less0.30 inches, 0.14 inches less |
| Weight | 254 grams8.96 ounces | 141 grams, 113 grams less4.97 ounces, 3.99 ounces less |
| Volume | 111.9 cubic centimetres6.83 cubic inches | 64.6 cubic centimetres, 47.4 cubic centimetres less3.94 cubic inches, 2.89 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 89 percent | 85 percent, 3 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 5.4 inches | 5.4 inches, the same |
| Resolution | 1398 × 2034 | 1080 × 2340 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 476 pixels per inch, 16 pixels per inch more |
| Cutout | Dynamic Island | Notch |
| Rear main | 48MP Fusion f/1.6 | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | 48MP Ultra Wide f/2.2 | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP Center Stage f/2.2 (outer), under-display FaceTime f/1.8 (inner) | 12MP |
| Chip | A20 Pro | A15 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 44 hrs | 17 hrs |
| Port | USB-C | Lightning |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Apple C2 modem | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 256 GB – 2 TB | 128 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 1,999 dollars | 699 dollars, 1300 dollars less |
| Released | Oct 2026 | Sep 2021 |
| Status | Current | Discontinued |
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Questions about these phones
Is iPhone 13 mini easier to use with one hand than iPhone Duo (folded)?
Yes, iPhone 13 mini has a width of 64.2 mm compared to 84.1 mm on iPhone Duo (folded), making one-handed thumb reach far easier.
How much heavier is iPhone Duo (folded) than iPhone 13 mini?
iPhone Duo (folded) weighs 254 g, which is 113 g heavier than the 141 g iPhone 13 mini.
Which phone fits better in everyday pockets?
iPhone 13 mini fits both median men's and women's jeans pockets, whereas the 11.3 mm thick iPhone Duo (folded) fits neither.
How do the screen sizes compare between iPhone Duo (folded) and iPhone 13 mini?
Both phones feature a 5.4 in display, though iPhone Duo (folded) has a broader aspect ratio with 1398 × 2034 resolution versus 1080 × 2340 on iPhone 13 mini.
How much thicker is iPhone Duo (folded) than iPhone 13 mini?
iPhone Duo (folded) measures 11.3 mm in depth, making it 3.65 mm thicker than the 7.65 mm iPhone 13 mini.
Is iPhone Duo (folded) taller or shorter than iPhone 13 mini?
iPhone Duo (folded) is shorter at 117.8 mm in height compared to the 131.5 mm iPhone 13 mini.