IT · 2026-10-24
iPhone Duo Shows Screen Damage Cases on Day One of Release, Concentrated Around the Hinge
As the foldable iPhone Duo goes on sale, an early case has appeared on Reddit claiming that the internal screen near the hinge cracked. However, based on what has been confirmed so far, it would be hard to conclude that this is a defect affecting the product as a whole.
Among foldable smartphones, the most eye-catching feature is the way the screen folds — but at the same time, the folding area is also the part that raises the most concerns. With reports of screen damage appearing online from the very first day the iPhone Duo officially went on sale, early users are now paying close attention.
According to a report from The Verge, several cases posted on Reddit commonly mentioned damage around the hinge area of the internal display, along with a bright line appearing on the right side of the screen. Photos and videos shared by multiple users were also circulated, but what is known at this point is limited to cases involving only some of the devices shown in those posts. Based on that alone, it would be difficult to say that the same issue exists across the entire iPhone Duo lineup.
One user in Australia explained that the problem occurred about six hours after receiving the device, and before they had even unfolded the screen 20 times. While opening the phone to show it to a friend, they felt as if something had caught near the lower part of the internal hinge, and as they continued unfolding it, they heard a sound and the screen cracked along the hinge. The user said there were no signs that the screen surface or the outer hinge had been struck or exposed to debris.
The user said they received a replacement device at an Apple Store. However, Apple did not immediately respond to The Verge’s request for comment. As a result, it has not yet been confirmed whether the cause of the damage lies in the product’s design, the manufacturing process, or an isolated issue with a specific unit.
Because foldable devices are built around a structure in which the screen and hinge move repeatedly, early reports of damage are a useful signal for consumers evaluating durability. Even so, it is important to be cautious about concluding that there is a broader quality issue based on only a handful of reports posted online. Whether similar problems continue to be reported in the same area, and what explanation or response the manufacturer provides, will likely be key factors in any judgment.
This article is based on reporting from The Verge.
According to a report from The Verge, several cases posted on Reddit commonly mentioned damage around the hinge area of the internal display, along with a bright line appearing on the right side of the screen. Photos and videos shared by multiple users were also circulated, but what is known at this point is limited to cases involving only some of the devices shown in those posts. Based on that alone, it would be difficult to say that the same issue exists across the entire iPhone Duo lineup.
One user in Australia explained that the problem occurred about six hours after receiving the device, and before they had even unfolded the screen 20 times. While opening the phone to show it to a friend, they felt as if something had caught near the lower part of the internal hinge, and as they continued unfolding it, they heard a sound and the screen cracked along the hinge. The user said there were no signs that the screen surface or the outer hinge had been struck or exposed to debris.
The user said they received a replacement device at an Apple Store. However, Apple did not immediately respond to The Verge’s request for comment. As a result, it has not yet been confirmed whether the cause of the damage lies in the product’s design, the manufacturing process, or an isolated issue with a specific unit.
Because foldable devices are built around a structure in which the screen and hinge move repeatedly, early reports of damage are a useful signal for consumers evaluating durability. Even so, it is important to be cautious about concluding that there is a broader quality issue based on only a handful of reports posted online. Whether similar problems continue to be reported in the same area, and what explanation or response the manufacturer provides, will likely be key factors in any judgment.
This article is based on reporting from The Verge.
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