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iPhone Duo Survives 450,000 Folds, but Hinge is Weakening
MacRumors • • technology
Key Points:
- CNET has been stress testing the iPhone Duo's hinge on a livestream, reaching over 451,000 folds, with signs of hinge wear appearing around 390,000 folds and noticeable mechanical shifts by 440,300 folds.
- At around 440,300 folds, the screen no longer fully opens automatically before closing, though it can still be opened fully by hand, and the device remains operational without screen cracking or failure.
- The test is ongoing, aiming to continue until the device hits failure points such as loss of power, sensor issues, or screen blackout, with CNET streaming the process on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pacific.
- Apple has not publicly shared its internal hinge durability testing or estimated fold lifespan, but CNET's results suggest the iPhone Duo's OLED panel, sourced from Samsung Display, is on track to match Samsung's certified 500,000-fold durability standard.
- Based on current testing, the iPhone Duo could last over a decade with typical usage of 100 folds per day, with the overall lifespan depending on both the display quality and hinge strength.
