Apple’s €1,720 iPhone Duo fails a dust and bending test
YouTuber Zack Nelson, known as JerryRigEverything, found that dust could jam Apple’s folding iPhone Duo’s hinge and that bending it damaged the inner display. The outer screen resisted scratches better, while the inner screen scratched easily; Kursiv reports Nelson estimated an inner-display replacement at about €860.
Bottom line — Nelson’s test points to dust ingress and a costly inner-screen repair as risks for Apple’s €1,720 foldable.
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CNET reports the cover screen uses Ceramic Shield 2 and handled Nelson’s scratch tests better than the inner display.
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Kursiv says the inner screen began scratching at level two on the Mohs scale, while the exterior showed faint marks at level seven.
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Nelson said the matte nano-texture made scratches and the crease less visible with the screen on, but the marks remained permanent.
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According to Kursiv, dust entered the hinge despite Apple advertising an IP68 dust and water resistance rating, leaving the phone unable to close fully.
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Kursiv reports a second bending attempt produced more lines and left the folding display unresponsive; Nelson did not establish the precise cause.
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Nelson estimated replacing the outer protective layer at about €42, according to Kursiv.
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CNET advises using a case and AppleCare, citing the potential cost of repairs.
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