Early iPhone Duo Buyers Report Cracked Inner Displays Within Hours
Some owners of Apple's new $1,999 foldable iPhone Duo have reported cracks in the inner screen after only a few uses, prompting questions about the device's durability.
Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, reached customers on 23 October, but a handful of owners have posted images showing cracks and bright lines on the inner display along the hinge. One Australian user said the screen cracked after fewer than 20 openings and about six hours of use, noting an unusual sensation and a cracking sound before the damage became visible. The owner reported that an Apple Store replaced the unit promptly.
Photographs shared on Reddit and MacRumors forums depict similar damage concentrated around the folding mechanism, though some images appear to be of demonstration units in China, making the exact circumstances unclear. Apple markets the Duo with a precision-engineered hinge and a multilayer inner display designed for repeated folding, featuring a 7.6-inch OLED interior screen and a 5.4-inch external display, priced at $1,999 in the United States.
While the reports raise concerns about the durability of early units, Apple has not confirmed a widespread defect, and the number of affected devices remains unknown.