Apple’s iPhone Duo failed JerryRigEverything’s latest durability test. Despite its IP68 dust resistance rating, dust entered the hinge through multiple entry points, overwhelming the magnets that hold the phone closed. The bend test then left a permanent green line on the interior screen, before it became unresponsive.
The outer screen with Ceramic Shield 2 was scratched at level 7 on the Mohs scale, but the inner screen only passed level 2, although its matte nano-textured coating made the marks magically disappear. Alas, that wasn’t enough to get a pass. “I’ve been testing these foldable phones since the first generation, seven years ago – most survive,” Nelson said. “This is not the case with the iPhone Duo.” Watch his full video here.
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