iPad contacts changing iPhone contacts

is it possible for a contact name listed on ipad change the contact name in my iphone - example, I have a number listed as Minnie Mouse in my iPad but same number listed as Scooby Doo in my iPhone, which would take charge, would iPad's name update in the iPhone or vice versa?

iPhone 14, iOS 18

Posted on Dec 3, 2025 1:05 PM

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Posted on Dec 3, 2025 2:21 PM

Did you enter new names on both devices (different name, same number)? If so, they will be considered different contacts.


On the other hand, if this is a contact that already exists and you edit it on one device, it will be changed on every device using the same Apple Account. Whatever has been changed most recently will show up.

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Dec 3, 2025 2:21 PM in response to SNK020

Did you enter new names on both devices (different name, same number)? If so, they will be considered different contacts.


On the other hand, if this is a contact that already exists and you edit it on one device, it will be changed on every device using the same Apple Account. Whatever has been changed most recently will show up.

iPad contacts changing iPhone contacts

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