iFixit teardown gives iPhone Duo record 5/10 repairability score amid screen cracking reports
iFixit awarded Apple's foldable iPhone Duo a repairability score of 5/10—a record for foldable phones—while identifying an issue with a hinge support bar as a potential reason behind early display cracking.
iFixit has completed its teardown of Apple's first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, awarding the device a repairability score of 5 out of 10. According to TechRadar, iFixit commented that "For a first attempt, Apple has done well." The 5/10 rating represents the highest repairability score iFixit has given to a foldable device to date, though iPhone in Canada noted that one component dragged down the device's overall mark.[1][4][5][6]
The teardown comes as users report a wave of cracked-screen problems, with Elizabeth Chamberlain of iFixit News noting that some owners' displays failed before even making it through setup. Chamberlain reported that screens are cracking along the fold, possibly because a hinge support bar fails to drop far enough. The Verge separately reported that a weak spot in the hinge may be failing and causing the screens to crack.[1][3][6][7][8]
Key facts
- iFixit awarded Apple's first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, a repairability score of 5/10.
- The 5/10 mark is the highest repairability score iFixit has ever awarded to a foldable device.
- iFixit stated that "For a first attempt, Apple has done well," but one part lowered the device's overall score.
- The teardown followed user reports of cracked screens, including some devices failing during initial setup.
- iFixit found that screens may be cracking along the fold because a hinge support bar fails to drop far enough.
- The Verge reported that a weak spot in the hinge may be failing and cracking the iPhone Duo screens.
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iPhone Duo teardown: 5/10 repairability, a foldable record, but some screens crack along the fold, possibly because a hinge support bar fails to drop far enough (Elizabeth Chamberlain/iFixit News) Elizabeth Chamberlain / iFixit News : iPhone Duo teardown: 5/10 repairability, a foldable record, but some screens crack along the fold, possibly because a hinge support bar fails to drop far enough — Apple's folding iPhone finally made it to our teardown table. Some owners' screens didn't make it through setup.
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Techmeme@TechmemePost on X ·
iPhone Duo teardown: 5/10 repairability, a foldable record, but some screens crack along the fold, possibly because a hinge support bar fails to drop far enough (@liz_ifixit / iFixit News) (Visit Techmeme dot com for the link and full context!)
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MacRumors.com@MacRumorsPost on X ·
iFixit iPhone Duo Teardown Points to Possible Cause of Screen Cracks https://t.co/pidzJuBcMu https://t.co/I4YjKeoORq
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TechRadar@techradarPost on X ·
'For a first attempt, Apple has done well': iFixit awards the iPhone Duo 5/10 for its repairability after tearing down the foldable https://t.co/wRkS2oKJje
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iPhone in Canada@iPhoneinCanadaPost on X ·
iPhone Duo Earns iFixit's Best Foldable Score, but One Part Drags It Down https://t.co/5MQiEJvqRE https://t.co/PzlWTRlKJ7
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WIRED@WIREDPost on X ·
The repair company iFixit released its repairability rating for Apple’s very first foldable iPhone. It comes as users report a wave of cracked-screen issues. https://t.co/HvinSpMdTV
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The Verge@vergePost on X ·
A weak spot in the hinge may be failing and cracking iPhone Duo screens. https://t.co/ps9ufhVuQ6
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9to5Mac@9to5macPost on X ·
iFixit tears down iPhone Duo, finds possible causes of early screen failures https://t.co/Rui5tODilD by @mvcmendes
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