iFixit’s iPhone Duo Teardown Reveals Why Screens and Hinges Fail, Scores 5/10 Repairability

iFixit’s latest teardown of the iPhone Duo uncovers potential culprits behind broken screens and hinges, while giving Apple’s foldable a 5/10 repairability score—the best yet for an iPhone. The team found that Apple may be using a clever mechanism to hide the crease on the folding display, but that same design could introduce new points of failure. Key components like the hinge assembly and display layers are tightly integrated, making repairs more complex than traditional iPhones. For consumers and repair shops, this means higher costs and longer turnaround times when things go wrong. The findings matter because foldable phones are still maturing, and durability concerns could slow adoption. iFixit’s insights offer a rare look at how Apple is balancing innovation with practicality. As foldables become more mainstream, repairability will likely influence buying decisions and long-term satisfaction.