iFixit gives iPhone Duo top repairability score for a foldable

iFixit awarded Apple's iPhone Duo a repairability score of 5 out of 10, the highest ever given to a foldable phone, following a detailed teardown. The score highlights both strengths and weaknesses in the device's design. The teardown found the outer screen and battery cells are relatively easy to remove, and the outer trim stayed intact, unlike Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8. However, dust penetrated the hinge mechanism, causing crunching, despite the iPhone Duo's IP68 rating, and the main inner screen and hinge remain costly and complex to repair. iFixit suggested the cracked screen issue reported by some owners may stem from stress on the hinge's central support bar, though further investigation is needed. The team praised Apple's first foldable attempt, noting the easy battery removal, but advised owners to protect the screen carefully.