iPhone Duo Users Report Cracks Along Foldable Screen’s Hinge
Some early iPhone Duo owners are reporting a crack running down the foldable phone’s inner screen, with a bright white line of pixels appearing beside
Some early iPhone Duo owners are reporting a crack running down the foldable phone’s inner screen, with a bright white line of pixels appearing beside the hinge. The complaints surfaced on social media just hours after the device’s launch, raising questions about the durability of Apple’s first foldable phone.
Photos shared by users show damage along the full length of the fold, according to a report. The apparent screen break also affects pixels on the right side of the display, where users have reported a bright line. The cause is not clear, and the reports so far do not establish how widespread the problem is.
Early reports add to launch-day criticism
The hinge complaints are more serious than other concerns raised about the Duo. Reviewers have criticized the FaceTime camera’s image quality, while many apps have yet to be adapted for the foldable screen.
A separate report has also described the crease in the inner display becoming more noticeable after repeated folding and unfolding. That gradual change is distinct from the cracks shown in the latest user posts, which appear to be abrupt damage along the hinge.
For buyers, the difference matters: a more visible crease is a cosmetic concern, while a screen crack and a bright pixel line could affect everyday use. But the available reports offer no confirmed explanation for why the displays are breaking, or whether the affected phones share a common cause.
Scope of the problem remains unclear
Reports of damaged hinges have appeared on social media, including Reddit. Available reports do not identify how many devices are affected or say whether Apple has commented on the complaints.
The early accounts are not enough to determine whether the problem points to a broader defect or isolated failures. More reports, and any response from Apple, will help clarify whether the damage is confined to a small number of first-day devices or signals a wider durability issue.
