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iPhone Duo screens are breaking, but is it a Galaxy Fold moment?

Apple's first foldable is facing display issues, similar to Samsung's Galaxy Fold.

By Ben Schoon·Oct 26·9to5google.com·1 min read

Intelligence analysis by Qwen 2.5 (3B)

iPhone Duo screens are breaking, but is it a Galaxy Fold moment?
Image: 9to5google.com

Apple's iPhone Duo is experiencing display problems, echoing issues with Samsung's Galaxy Fold.

Why it matters

This issue could impact Apple's reputation and sales of its first foldable device.

Apple's new phone can fold like a piece of paper, but the screen is breaking. It's like when you fold a piece of paper too many times and it tears.

Analysis

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Key points

  • Apple's iPhone Duo is experiencing display issues similar to Samsung's Galaxy Fold.
  • iFixit's teardown suggests the hinge design may be the cause of the failures.
  • User error in removing the top layer of the display protector could also contribute to the failures.
The Upside

Apple may be able to fix the hinge design to prevent future issues.

The Downside

If the issue is widespread, it could damage Apple's reputation and sales of the iPhone Duo.

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Oct 26, 2026

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