Some iPhone Duo Users Report Cracked Hinges and Screen Damage

Some iPhone Duo users have reported cracked hinges that also damaged their phone screens, according to TechRadar. The reports have raised questions about the foldable’s durability, but the available accounts do not establish how widespread the problem is or what caused it.

TechRadar describes the incidents as involving a small number of users. The outlet says social media posts include reports on Reddit and elsewhere, but offers no total number of affected phones. It also notes that YouTuber CuriousHagi replicated the issue by deliberately bending an iPhone Duo backward during a durability test. Some Reddit users pointed out that the test involved intentional bending.

It remains unclear whether the reported damage resulted from normal handling, misuse, a defect in some units, or a design flaw. TechRadar says the screens appear to break at the same point, but does not establish the cause. Apple could not be reached for comment before publication; TechRadar said it would update its article if the company responds.

The reports come amid high demand for the iPhone Duo, which TechRadar says has led to shipping delays. The outlet cautions that foldable phones can be more fragile than standard handsets, while noting that some iPhone Duo owners may be using a foldable for the first time.