Zach Nelson Cracks $2,000 iPhone Duo in Bend Test After 7.6-Inch Screen Flexes
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Updated · CNET · Oct 24
Zach Nelson Cracks $2,000 iPhone Duo in Bend Test After 7.6-Inch Screen Flexes
3 articles · Updated · CNET · Oct 24
Summary
Zach Nelson’s durability test left Apple’s new $2,000 iPhone Duo with cracks after he bent the opened foldable backward, causing the frame to flex and damage the 7.6-inch inner screen.
Nelson found the outer cover screen held up well thanks to Ceramic Shield 2, but the inner display scratched as easily as Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 despite Apple’s nano-texture finish.
Chainmail, dirt, dust and pebbles did not immediately ruin the device, and Nelson said the Duo’s matte inner finish helped mask some visible wear during the abuse tests.
The video landed a day after the Duo reached stores, reinforcing early warnings that owners should avoid pressure on the open device and consider a case or AppleCare for costly repairs.