iPhone Duo inner film peels off, crease exposed
AM730 · 1 SOURCESabout 5 hours ago4 MIN
Summary
A teardown video released before the iPhone Duo goes on sale shows that the foldable model’s inner matte screen film can be removed by hand without specialist tools. Once the factory film is peeled away, the display appears glossy again, but the fold crease at the hinge becomes far more obvious and glue residue remains on the panel
Key Points
- Mainland teardown and repair blogger Yang Changshun (楊長順) recently dismantled the iPhone Duo and demonstrated peeling off the inner matte film by hand
- The video showed no professional tools were needed, but a large amount of adhesive was left on the screen surface after removal
- Apple defines the layer as a nano-texture cover layer made from a custom polymer, with stiffness said to be 40% higher than commonly used industry materials
- According to Apple, the layer also uses an anti-scratch coating and reduces glare by turning mirror-like reflections into diffuse reflections, visually softening the crease
- Apple offers an official replacement service for the inner screen matte film, with the price for one replacement set at HK$399
Why It Matters
For Hong Kong buyers considering Apple’s first foldable phone, the report suggests the factory-applied inner layer is not only cosmetic but also part of how Apple manages glare, scratch protection and the appearance of the crease. The HK$399 official replacement price also gives users an early indication of likely ongoing maintenance costs if the film is treated as a consumable part