iPhone Duo hands-on videos reveal Android foldable pain points we know too well

Apple's iPhone Duo has come under scrutiny after hands-on videos revealed it shares some of the same pain points as other foldable Android devices, including the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series. One of the most noticeable issues is the screen crease found on the inner display, which Apple has struggled to eliminate despite its attempts to refine the design.

The anti-reflective inner screen of the iPhone Duo appears matte, creating a stark contrast with the Ceramic Shield 2 outer display. Another hurdle Apple has yet to overcome is the under-display camera, which Apple showed off during its keynote but has proven to be less concealed than expected. Its difference in reflectivity highlights the camera's presence, making it more visible than it might have been if Samsung had followed suit.

The iPhone Duo's crease is not an isolated issue, as Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold series has experienced similar problems. Apple's use of two-layer flexible glass aims to prevent material tension, but the crease remains an unfortunate aspect of foldable phones at the moment. Moreover, the iPhone Duo's IP68 water and dust resistance rating is expected to be temporary, similar to Google's Pixel 10 Pro Fold.

Despite these drawbacks, Apple has managed to design iOS 27 to better suit the iPhone Duo's unique form factor. Its approach to foldable phones provides welcome competition for Android manufacturers, potentially introducing new user experience design choices. For more updates, viewers are directed to 9to5Google on YouTube.