iPhone Duo Durability Issues: Users Report Cracked Displays and Hinges, Experts Weigh In

10/26/2026

The iPhone Duo introduces a bold step forward in smartphone design, combining a foldable screen with advanced multitasking capabilities. While Apple emphasized these headline features during its...

10/26/2026

Apple’s first book-style foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, is facing complaints from some users who claim that its inner display cracked after only a few folds.

10/26/2026

iPhone Duo became available for purchase on October 23, after which videos of cracking folding screens began surfacing online.

10/26/2026

Apple’s first foldable is running into a problem. iPhone Duo screens are breaking, but is this a case of a flawed design like Samsung’s original Galaxy Fold, user error, or a bit of both?

10/26/2026

The iPhone Duo is finally here. After years of rumours, Apple is in the foldable smartphone market. But foldables may not be as durable as your regular slab-like smartphone. After the iPhone Duo...

10/26/2026

Apple's first foldable iPhone is reportedly facing display-related complaints, with some early buyers experiencing screen damage after encountering resistance while unfolding the device. Apple's...

10/26/2026

While there has been a lot of excitement around the iPhone Duo, its launch hasn’t been faultless, with high demand leading to shipping delays and — more worryingly — some users reporting that...

10/26/2026

Macworld Amid all the excitement and crowds, iPhone Duo launch weekend didn’t go quite as well as Apple hoped. Some fans lucky enough to get their hands on a Duo on day one...

10/26/2026

Reports of damaged inner displays have raised questions about the durability of Apple iPhone Duo. Several images show cracks near the hinge, but the underlying cause remains unconfirmed. Here is...

10/26/2026

Multiple early users have reported identical damage.

10/26/2026

10/25/2026

Apple iPhone Duo buyers have reported cracked inner screens near the hinge within hours of use, with one user claiming the display broke after fewer than 20 folds. Images shared on Reddit...

10/25/2026

Reports of iPhone Duo inner screens cracking along the hinge within days of unboxing have raised concerns about a possible hardware defect, although the scale and cause of the issue remain unclear.

10/25/2026

Photos and videos circulating online show some iPhone Duos with distinctive-looking cracks in their folding screens on launch weekend.

10/25/2026

In all the examples posted, the crack appeared to happen in the same area: on the right side of the device, where the folding crease is. The cracks emit a white glow.

10/24/2026

The iPhone Duo subreddit alone already has multiple threads from users complaining about, and sharing pictures of, cracked screens. Some report that Apple has been generous with replacements for...

10/24/2026

A YouTuber has demonstrated the resilience of the iPhone Duo display, which seems to explain why there are so few reports of broken units just after launch.A bend 'test' of the iPhone Duo - Image...

10/26/2026

iFixit’s iPhone Duo teardown reveals Apple’s first foldable is easier to repair than its rivals, but a crunchy hinge and tricky screen repairs are a concern.

10/26/2026

A teardown of the new iPhone Duo shows multiple components that are easier to repair than on any previous foldable, but also many problem points.Taking apart the iPhone Duo - image credit:...

10/25/2026

iFixit’s teardown of the iPhone Duo is up, revealing some interesting (and some worrisome) details about what it calls the most repairable foldable phone yet. Here are the details.

10/25/2026

The teardown and repair experts over at iFixit have put the new Apple iPhone Duo through their rigorous examination process, and there are positives and negatives to take. A repairability score of...

10/25/2026

As is tradition, iFixit has torn open the latest iPhone and laid its parts bare on a table. It found some interesting details about how Apple might be hiding the crease on the Duo's folding screen...

10/26/2026

Apple has replaced at least some affected units, but hasn't publicly commented on "Crackgate."

10/26/2026

‘Maybe folded it four times, hinge got tight and then made a loud pop,’ one owner says

10/25/2026

A suspicious spot in the hinge lines up with the damage, and the repair bill stings even more.

10/26/2026

Apple’s iPhone Duo marks a significant milestone as the company ventures into the foldable phone market. Featuring dual ultra-thin glass displays, a titanium frame, and an innovative hinge...

10/25/2026

Apple has shared new photos from the global launch of iPhone Duo, showing customers getting their hands on the company’s first foldable iPhone at Apple Store locations around the world. In a new...

10/25/2026

Macworld Apple’s first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, went on sale on October 23, but getting hold of one could prove difficult. Preorders opened on October 16 and...

10/25/2026

Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo has attracted strong consumer interest, but questions remain about its production capacity and availability. A new report claims Apple has increased its orders for...

10/24/2026

The foldable iPhone Duo is finally here, and like so many highly anticipated Apple releases in the past, people waited hours to be among the first to get their hands on it. NBC News’ Brian Cheung...

10/24/2026

Apple’s iPhone Duo marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of smartphones, introducing the company’s first-ever foldable device. This innovative product combines innovative design with advanced...

10/24/2026

Apple’s first foldable iPhone has now been opened up on camera, just one day after the iPhone Duo arrived in stores. What’s inside is a mix of pleasant surprises for repair shops and one very...

10/24/2026

From retro cassette players and virtual notebooks to flight trackers and even a digital toaster, developers are finding creative ways to take advantage of Apple's first foldable iPhone.

10/26/2026

It’s kind of wild that there’s an entire YouTube niche in which people buy the latest expensive gadgets and then find creative ways to destroy them. JerryRigEverything is one of the bigger names,...

10/25/2026

Following the iPhone Duo launch on Friday, a number of owners are reporting that their inner screens have cracked and broken on their own (top image via scary_duck23 on Reddit). The affected...

10/25/2026

Recent reports of screen cracking on the iPhone Duo’s foldable display have ignited discussions among users and industry experts. Some users have claimed that their screens cracked after minimal...

10/25/2026

Social media and the iPhone Duo subreddit are filled with reports of Apple's foldable failing quickly and in spectacular fashion. Some users report having the phone for only a few hours before the...

10/26/2026

Scalpers in mainland China are slashing prices on Apple’s newly released iPhone Duo after the US tech giant’s first foldable smartphone drew mixed early consumer reviews over durability and...

10/24/2026

Apple’s first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, sold out across online platforms and offline retail stores within the first couple of hours of its India launch on Friday, as strong consumer...

10/24/2026

Apple’s first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, sold out on Blinkit within five minutes of going on sale in Delhi-NCR on October 23, 2026, with prices starting at ₹2,99,900 in India.

10/25/2026

Apple's first foldable isn't as fragile as some critics predicted, but a drop test proves even a single fall could crack a screen.

10/25/2026

A recent survey revealed there are some doubts about the first foldable iPhone.

10/24/2026

Apple has planned these 4 massive upgrades for its future foldables.

10/24/2026

Apple’s first foldable has now been through JerryRigEverything‘s scratch, burn and bend routine, and the newly launched iPhone Duo did not make it out alive. A handful of dirt was enough to jam...

10/25/2026

Can all of these issues be fixed?

10/24/2026

Broken iPhone Duos are not just a few isolated incidents, Apple has a big problem on its hands.

10/24/2026

A new phone is only as good as the apps you open on it every day. That sounds obvious, but it’s easy to forget when the hardware is the headline. A bigger, folding screen looks great in a store...

10/24/2026

iPhone Duo units are cracking right down the center of the internal display over where the hinge is situated.