Several early iPhone Duo units show cracked inner displays near the hinge shortly after launch. Droid Life and other outlets point to early foldable-device reliability concerns, citing prior cases where first Galaxy Fold units broke quickly during the earliest review waves.
MacRumors and The Verge both describe reports—shared through Reddit and forums—of display failures occurring in a similar location. MacRumors adds that hinge-related damage appears as lines of bright pixels or screen cracks along one side of the hinge, including at least one account from Australia where the device reportedly opened fewer than 20 times before cracking. The outlet also says Apple replaced a broken unit and may collect defective devices for internal research, while noting it remains unclear how widespread the problem is and how it compares with expected early failures.
Overall, coverage focuses on the pattern of hinge-adjacent cracking and the immediate response through store replacement or warranty/return policies, while acknowledging limited information about frequency and root cause so early in the sales cycle.
