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iFixit Gives Apple’s Foldable iPhone Duo a 5/10 Repairability Score
iFixit disassembled Apple’s new foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, to examine its internal design and assess how easy it is to repair. The device received a repairability score of 5/10. This is the highest score the organization has given a foldable phone to date. Although the score may not seem high, some parts are easier to replace than on competing models. However, the main display and complex folding mechanism still pose significant challenges.
The main display’s finely textured matte coating makes the image clearer in bright light and makes the crease less visible. Under a microscope, tiny oval-shaped pixels were seen arranged at different angles. This structure reduces light reflections and visual imperfections, concealing the crease in the center of the display. The top layer can be replaced separately without touching the OLED panel beneath it. During repairs, the outer display and 2 battery packs are easy to remove. The phone’s outer frame was also removed intact without damage. This was not possible in the Galaxy Z Fold 8 test. Replacing the inner display and folding mechanism is more difficult. Because of the complex design, this repair takes a long time and is expensive. According to iFixit, Apple has achieved a good result overall with its first foldable model. In a dust test conducted under ultraviolet light, particles entered the USB-C port, speaker openings and folding mechanism. After dust accumulated in the mechanism, a crunching sound was heard when the phone was opened and closed. Nevertheless, less dust entered the iPhone Duo than the Pixel 11 Pro Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 8. The phone has an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. However, the test showed that the device should be used with care in dusty environments. The teardown also revealed possible causes of the display cracks and folding mechanism problems experienced by some users. The crease in the main display may put pressure on the central support bar. Another possibility is that part of the mechanism sometimes does not fully seat in place. The accordion-shaped cable running through that point is close to the edge of the battery. The cable may increase pressure, causing cracks and a cracking sound. Further research is needed to confirm the exact cause. Apple did not immediately comment on the matter.
The main display’s finely textured matte coating makes the image clearer in bright light and makes the crease less visible. Under a microscope, tiny oval-shaped pixels were seen arranged at different angles. This structure reduces light reflections and visual imperfections, concealing the crease in the center of the display. The top layer can be replaced separately without touching the OLED panel beneath it. During repairs, the outer display and 2 battery packs are easy to remove. The phone’s outer frame was also removed intact without damage. This was not possible in the Galaxy Z Fold 8 test. Replacing the inner display and folding mechanism is more difficult. Because of the complex design, this repair takes a long time and is expensive. According to iFixit, Apple has achieved a good result overall with its first foldable model. In a dust test conducted under ultraviolet light, particles entered the USB-C port, speaker openings and folding mechanism. After dust accumulated in the mechanism, a crunching sound was heard when the phone was opened and closed. Nevertheless, less dust entered the iPhone Duo than the Pixel 11 Pro Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 8. The phone has an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. However, the test showed that the device should be used with care in dusty environments. The teardown also revealed possible causes of the display cracks and folding mechanism problems experienced by some users. The crease in the main display may put pressure on the central support bar. Another possibility is that part of the mechanism sometimes does not fully seat in place. The accordion-shaped cable running through that point is close to the edge of the battery. The cable may increase pressure, causing cracks and a cracking sound. Further research is needed to confirm the exact cause. Apple did not immediately comment on the matter.