GoKawiilJerryRigEverything teardown finds iPhone Duo's folding screen scratches easily
YouTuber JerryRigEverything put Apple's iPhone Duo through a battery of durability tests, scratching the inner display with keys, coins and chainmail, and pouring in sand to test its IP68 rating. He also stripped off the nanotexture coating against Apple's warnings, noting the screen looked better glossy but scratches became more visible once stripped.
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The tests suggest the foldable's inner display, while prone to visible scratching, benefits cosmetically from its matte nanotexture coating which hides marks when lit. The sand test indicates that while the device resists dust and water ingress into its casing, debris can still jam the hinge mechanism over time, a potential durability concern for daily foldable use.
- Inner display scratches at just level 2 hardness, but marks vanish when the screen is lit
- Removing Apple's nanotexture layer, though discouraged, revealed a glossier look with more visible scratches
- Excess sand lodged in the hinge prevented the IP68-rated device from closing properly
iPhone Duo Clear Protective Case — Given how easily the display scratches at just level 2 hardness, a solid protective case is a smart companion purchase for any iPhone Duo owner. It helps guard against the everyday keys-and-coins scenario the teardown highlights, keeping your foldable looking pristine without hiding its design.
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