Apple's first foldable phone iPhone Duo unveiled, with almost invisible creases and proven durability
Quick Look
- Apple's first foldable phone, iPhone Duo, has been officially unveiled.
- When viewed from the front, the crease is almost invisible.
- It requires a specific angle to detect it and is not noticeable to the touch.
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Why It Matters
Folding mobile phones have long been concerned about screen creases and durability. Various manufacturers have tried to improve them through material and structural design. Apple's entry into this market has attracted much attention.
The crease issue that attracts the most attention when it comes to foldable phones is almost non-existent when viewed from the front. (Picture/reproduced from Brian Tong YT)
Apple's first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, has been officially unveiled. What Apple fans are most concerned about are the creases and durability of the foldable phone. According to the latest hands-on experience video from Apple Park, when viewed from the front, there are almost no creases. It needs to be seen at a specific angle. The creases are not obvious when touched. The overall performance is slightly better than the competitor Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8.
For the unavoidable crease problem of folding mobile phones, Apple uses a special polymer anti-scratch coating and nano-texture layer on the inner screen, combined with a special multi-layer lamination adhesive that can slide like a book page, to effectively reduce the pressure on the screen when it is bent. Moreover, the matte texture composed of nano-textures further reduces the presence of creases due to less light reflection compared to the traditional mirror style.
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Apple officials also stated in terms of durability that iPhone Duo uses grade 5 titanium frames and bearing covers to optimize the feel during the folding process and provide smooth and balanced resistance. It also has an IP68 dustproof and waterproof rating, and the internal and external protection of the fuselage has been upgraded, making the overall durability more outstanding.
The actual experience of Taiwan's "Crazy Mr." pointed out that the processing of Apple iPhone Duo reduces the visual interference of the central crease, and the nano-texture surface makes the crease less obvious, but not completely disappeared. When the screen is in a black screen state, the crease can still be seen under ambient light reflection and angle, but the overall degree of depression is much better than that of early folding phones.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Apple iPhone Duo will be officially available for pre-order and sale in the next few months
Very likely · Within months
Open Questions
- What is the official release date and price of iPhone Duo?
- How does the lifespan and long-term durability of its folding mechanism actually perform?
- Will Apple launch a larger or cheaper foldable model?
