The iPhone Duo Is Now in Our Custom-Made Foldable Phone Test Machine. Will It Beat the Galaxy Z Fold 8?
We’ll fold Apple’s iPhone Duo 900 times an hour to see how its hinge holds up.
Our expert team acquired a coveted iPhone Duo foldable phone after waiting over three hours at an Apple store in Louisville, Kentucky. They promptly brought it to CNET’s lab—a specialized facility where director of lab operations oversees hardware and software testing. The team aimed to test the iPhone Duo's durability in a proprietary machine called the Fold-a-Phone, which they designed to assess the performance of foldable phones.
The Fold-a-Phone, equipped with two armatures and an industrial-grade stepper motor, mimics the way people naturally use foldable phones by opening and closing them to complete a cycle. The team performs tests at a cadence of roughly 4 seconds, ensuring the phone is not subjected to undue stress or excess heat. The machine's cameras and software allow for continuous monitoring of the hinge and screens, ensuring no major development goes unnoticed.
This testing data will supplement Senior Technology Reporter Abrar Al-Heeti's real-world review, providing valuable insights into the iPhone Duo's lifespan and performance compared to competing models.
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