Maria Imran 
iPhone Duo screen cracks have emerged as an early concern for Apple’s first foldable smartphone, with several users reporting inner display damage near the hinge within hours or days of unboxing, and reports on Reddit and X describe cracks along the central crease, often with a line of bright or stuck pixels, and some owners mention a crunching sound while unfolding the device.
iPhone Duo Screen Cracks Raise Early Durability Questions
Apple has acknowledged that the issue affects a small number of units and has directed affected customers to AppleCare for a replacement.
An iFixit teardown pointed to the complex multi-part hinge design as a possible factor. The analysis theorised that a small internal support bar, concentrated mechanical stress or trapped dust and debris could push upward against the fragile inner OLED panel.
Such findings help engineers and buyers understand where the weak points may lie, and foldable devices rely on delicate materials and moving parts. So early production runs often reveal lessons that shape later improvements.
Repair Costs and What They Mean for Pakistani Buyers
The wider debate concerns damage estimates and repair pricing. Replacing the inner display costs $999 in the US, about half the $1,999 retail price, and critics argue that this places an unfair financial risk on buyers if flaws appear outside warranty or AppleCare+ coverage.
For Pakistan, where premium smartphones are a major purchase and many buyers rely on imports through grey channels, official warranty coverage and local service support matter greatly.
Shoppers weighing a foldable would be wise to confirm warranty terms, authorised repair options and total ownership cost before buying, and to compare with the wider Apple range covered in related stories, including how Tim Cook led Apple, the iPhone 18 Pro Max against the 17 Pro Max, the iPhone 17 Pro Max redesign and the expected iPhone 17 Pro Max features. Fans of the brand’s streaming side can also read about Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus. Clear repair pricing and stronger durability testing would help foldables win lasting trust.
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