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What 32,000 Folds Did to the iPhone Duo's Hinge
MacRumors • • technology
Key Points:
- Joanna Stern conducted an unofficial durability test on the iPhone Duo, folding it over 32,000 times across four nights using a custom device, with the hinge showing no significant loosening and actually becoming stiffer according to a push-pull gauge.
- Despite the extensive folding, Stern reported no noticeable difference in everyday use, suggesting the hinge remained as functional as on day one.
- Stern did not address whether the fold crease became more visible, and the test was performed with a case on, with the device not fully closed during each fold cycle.
- Samsung's foldables undergo official durability testing, with the Galaxy Z Fold7 display passing a 500,000-fold test, equating to over 10 years of typical use, highlighting the lack of comparable official data from Apple.
- Until Apple releases its own durability information, Stern's test remains one of the few insights into the iPhone Duo's hinge longevity, with more unofficial tests expected soon.
