Apple foldable phone endures 11,500 folds, crease becomes more pronounced

YouTuber Tim Pan subjected the latest Apple foldable smartphone to 11,500 folding cycles, with 1,000 of those cycles performed in sub-zero conditions. He reported that the device’s hinge remained robust throughout the test, echoing earlier observations by technology reviewer Joanna Stern. However, Pan observed that the screen’s central crease became increasingly noticeable after extensive use, a characteristic shared with other foldable devices, even when the display features a matte finish.

"The hinge holds up well, but the crease gets more visible after many folds," Pan said in his video summary.

The findings suggest that while the mechanical components of Apple’s foldable may meet durability expectations, the visual impact of repeated folding on the display remains a challenge for the form factor.