Excitement over the iPhone Duo meets a concern: Reports raise questions about its display
Apple’s first foldable phone officially went on sale in the United States.
T he wait is over for those eager to see Apple enter the foldable smartphone market . On Friday, October 23, the new iPhone Duo officially went on sale in the United States, following a pre-order period that began a week earlier and generated strong demand. However, excitement over its debut is now being accompanied by a growing concern.
The iPhone Duo’s display is raising questions
Recently, some users have shared reports on forums such as Reddit and MacRumors about an issue affecting the area where the device folds . According to their accounts, the display allegedly developed horizontal cracks and damaged pixel lines, even in cases where users claimed the phone had not been dropped or struck.
For now, these reports are not enough to determine the cause of the issue or confirm whether it is a widespread problem.
What does Apple’s first foldable iPhone offer?
The iPhone Duo features an 8.1-inch flexible OLED display when unfolded and a 6.3-inch outer screen for use when the device is closed . It also comes equipped with the A20 Bionic chip, 12 GB of RAM and a rear camera system featuring three 48-megapixel sensors.
The price raises buyers’ expectations
In the United States, the 256 GB model starts at $1,999 , while the 512 GB version costs $2,199 . The 1 TB and 2 TB options are priced at $2,599 and $3,199 , respectively.
At these prices, the device’s durability becomes an important consideration for anyone thinking about buying it, especially now that reports of potential display damage have begun circulating.
