Key facts
- iPhone Duo screens are failing shortly after purchase.
- iFixit suggests a mechanical issue in the hinge is causing screen damage.
- The problem may involve a support bar in the hinge getting stuck.
- This can cause stress on the OLED panel, leading to matrix damage.
- Apple has not yet acknowledged the issue.
Owners of Apple's expensive iPhone Duo are reporting screen failures, with analysis from iFixit pointing to a potential mechanical defect in the device's hinge. The issue appears to be related to a support bar within the hinge that may not be retracting properly, leading to stress and damage on the OLED display. YouTuber CuriousHagi has also focused on this area as a likely cause. If the hinge component is indeed the culprit, the OLED panel damage may be unavoidable once it occurs. Apple has not yet commented on the problem, which echoes early issues faced by Samsung's original Galaxy Fold in 2019.