# No, the iPhone Duo isn’t a small phone

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/no-the-iphone-duo-isnt-a-small-phone/
- Published: 2026-10-23T10:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-23T10:12:24+00:00
- Original publisher: The Verge
- Original article: https://www.theverge.com/tech/1017090/iphone-duo-screen-size-mini
- Topics: Gadgets, Technology

## Key points

- The Duo’s small cover screen disguises a thick, heavy phone.
- Its 84.1mm width makes one-handed use harder than on the Mini.
- It suits people who prioritise a larger fold-out display.

## Summary

The iPhone Duo’s 5.4-inch cover screen may look appealing to fans of compact phones, but the device does not feel like a small phone. It is thick and heavy, and its wider body makes one-handed use harder than with the iPhone 13 Mini.

The Duo’s front panel is 84.1mm wide, compared with 64.2mm for the Mini, though Apple is reportedly planning to add a reachability feature later this year. Its larger keyboard and fold-out display offer more screen space, but the trade-off is carrying a weightier phone. The reviewer says it works best for people who accept a small outer screen in exchange for a much larger one when needed.

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