Some iPhone Duo screens are already failing
Summary
Some buyers of Apple’s newly launched $2,000 foldable iPhone Duo report bright and dead lines on its internal screen, sometimes after only a few openings. iFixit’s teardown and CT scans point to a possible hinge alignment problem that may put stress on the OLED display, but Apple has not confirmed the cause or the scale of the issue.Key Facts
- The iPhone Duo launched the week before the article was published and costs $2,000.
- Reports show similar screen damage, including bright lines and dead pixels extending toward the display’s edges.
- Some owners say their screens failed within about a day, while others report problems after only a few openings or during setup.
- iFixit found that the reported damage begins below the hinge’s ribbon cable and identified a change in the width of the hinge support mechanism.
- iFixit proposed that a hinge component may stick and prevent the display from bending properly when the phone closes, putting stress on the OLED panel.
- A YouTuber also suggested that a thinner hinge link may stick to the support plate or break during use; these explanations remain unconfirmed.
- The article says replacing the OLED reportedly costs about half the phone’s price.
- Some customers have reported getting replacement devices at Apple stores, but replacement stock may be limited; Apple has not publicly acknowledged the problem.
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