Key Takeaways
- Apple’s iPhone Duo failed a basic durability test conducted by JerryRigEverything.
- The inner screen of the phone scratched easily and stopped responding to touch.
- Early users reported issues with apps not adapting to the new form factor.
Apple’s latest foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, has failed a critical durability test, raising concerns among tech enthusiasts and users in Pakistan.
The test, carried out by the popular tech reviewer JerryRigEverything, highlighted significant flaws in the device’s design and functionality.
Despite its IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, the iPhone Duo struggled when subjected to sand and dirt. The grit entered the hinge, causing the magnets to fail, and the phone remained slightly open.
The bend test was even more problematic. Bending the phone backwards resulted in a permanent green line across the inner display, and a second attempt led to additional lines, followed by the inner screen ceasing to respond to touch.
JerryRigEverything noted that the outer screen, which uses Ceramic Shield 2, performed better, showing only faint marks. However, the flexible 7.6-inch inner screen, with its matte nano-texture coating, scratched easily at level 2 on the Mohs scale.
Notably, fixing the inner screen would cost around $1,000, highlighting the potential repair costs for users.
Early users have also reported software issues, with apps struggling to adapt to the new form factor. A widely shared video showed a video app shrinking into a small window instead of filling the larger screen when the phone was unfolded.
The iPhone Duo is Apple’s most expensive iPhone yet, costing more than many used cars in Pakistan, making these durability and software issues particularly concerning for potential buyers.
Many veteran iPhone users have pointed out that the iPhone Duo does not address the biggest problems with foldable phones, such as screen durability and app compatibility.
