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No, the iPhone Duo isn’t a small phone
Publication: The Verge
Author: Allison Johnson
Source published: 23/10/2026, 10:00:00 UTC
Briefing created: 23/10/2026, 10:17:55 UTC
Based on a feed excerpt; full article content has not been acquired. Source evidence retrieved 23/10/2026, 10:16:24 UTC.
Briefings
The iPhone Duo is not a small phone; only the iPhone 13 Mini on the left is a truly small device. The Duo is described as thick, heavy, and dense, causing users to feel its weight during daily tasks like reading emails or scrolling Instagram. The review was published in October 2026, and the author notes that while the Duo is not small, it is not the small phone fans were hoping for.
Key points
- The iPhone Duo is not a small phone; only the iPhone 13 Mini on the left is a truly small phone.
- The iPhone Duo is described as thick, heavy, and dense, causing users to feel its weight during daily tasks.
Context
The iPhone Duo was reviewed by an author who expressed disappointment that it does not meet the 'small phone' criteria fans expected. The author owns an iPhone 13 Mini and prefers a small phone, contrasting the Duo's bulk with their own device.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to a single review article from October 2026. The author's personal experience with the Duo is mentioned, but no specific weight measurements, battery life data, or comparative tests are provided in the source text.
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