YouTubers break the iPhone Duo, but stores aren't seeing broken displays

A YouTuber has showcased the durability of the iPhone Duo display, potentially explaining the scarcity of reports regarding broken units following its launch. The demonstration, conducted by JerryRigEverything, involves subjecting the iPhone Duo to a series of tests. The Ceramic Shield-protected front display achieves a level 7 on the Mohs Hardness Scale, just below the sapphire scale of 8 or 9.

The inner display, however, ranks at level 2, forming grooves with a fingernail. Apple's multi-level approach, featuring a matte nano-texture finish, helps conceal any visible scratches when the screen is on. Despite being susceptible to scratches from keys, coins, and chain mail armor, the scratches become less noticeable once the screen is activated.

The video also explores other destructive methods, such as using a knife on the titanium edge, igniting a lighter on the internal display, and filling the device with dirt and dust, resulting in a clogged hinge. Despite the bend test causing cracking sounds, the iPhone Duo ultimately remains intact, although with flexed screens.

Although the display can be damaged with sufficient effort, it remains less fragile than perceived. The most vulnerable area is the central creased section, where users are experiencing cracked screens shortly after purchasing the device. While this issue is alarming, it is occurring at a far lower rate than initially perceived.

Social media posts of broken iPhones can be disconcerting, but they fail to accurately represent the overall problem. Similar to other Apple product launches, there are always minor failures, but in this case, the iPhone Duo seems to be performing better than expected.