iFixit probes iPhone Duo screen cracking complaints
AM730 · 1 SOURCES1 day ago2 MIN
Summary
Less than a week after launch, Apple’s first foldable iPhone Duo has drawn complaints that some inner displays cracked on their own, with similar fracture patterns reported and at least some cases seen in Hong Kong . iFixit’s teardown says the damage appears concentrated in a transition zone near the hinge and display cable openings, though it has not reached a definitive conclusion on the root cause .
Key Points
- iFixit gave the iPhone Duo a provisional repairability score of 5 out of 10, its highest rating so far for any foldable smartphone it has assessed .
- The phone carries an IP68 rating, with Apple claiming resistance to dust and water immersion up to 6 metres for 30 minutes .
- In phosphor dust testing, the hinge made crackling sounds, but teardown findings suggested less dust ingress than in earlier foldable phones tested by iFixit .
- iFixit said most failures appear in the transition area between the display cable openings linking both halves and the central hinge support structure .
- Using CT scans, teardown footage and Apple patent comparisons, iFixit suggested a central support bar or raised curved guide rail may press the screen if they do not retract or move as intended .
Why It Matters
For Hong Kong buyers, the findings raise early durability questions about an expensive first-generation foldable that has already seen local complaints despite no reported drops or collisions . The teardown also suggests repairs may be more feasible than on many rival foldables, but long-term confidence will still depend on whether replacement parts become readily available .