There has been no shortage of controversy surrounding the iPhone Duo and, more specifically, its delicate hinge mechanism. Numerous reports of inner display damage have surfaced, and Apple has openly acknowledged the issue, claiming it affects only "a small number of iPhone Duo units" and advising affected users to contact Apple for a replacement.
A report from Chinese outlet Jiemian News, however, suggests Apple had "lowered its quality inspection standards" to get more Duo units to retailers ahead of the holiday period. The information came from an unnamed Foxconn employee, who said the iPhone Duo production line has already replaced "a batch of components" but that quality control standards have reportedly not been altered. Apple is reportedly still prioritizing getting as many Duo units into stores as possible ahead of the holiday season, with a goal of shipping 7.5 million units before the end of the year.
In related developments, YouTube creator Curious Hagi has demonstrated a critical failure of the Duo's internal hinge mechanism, which is the likely culprit behind the problem. The "cracking sound" reported by users who experienced display damage appears to be linked to a link-type hinge element that contacts the upper support plate. This element sits behind the midsection of the inner display and looks physically thinner than the other hinge parts.
The iPhone Duo is priced at €2,299.00 for the 256GB model with 12GB RAM, and €2,549.00 for the 512GB version.
Source: GSMArena · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing