Apple reportedly relaxed quality inspection standards for the iPhone Duo to increase production ahead of the holiday shopping season, even as some users reported problems with the foldable phone’s inner display.
According to a report from Chinese publication Jiemian News, an unnamed Foxconn employee claimed that Apple had lowered its quality checks to speed up shipments.
The report comes after several iPhone Duo owners complained about cracked inner screens, with some pointing to a possible problem with the phone’s folding mechanism.
Apple has acknowledged the display issue but says it affects only a small number of devices.
Apple Reportedly Relaxed Quality Checks
According to Jiemian News, Apple has been working to increase iPhone Duo production to meet demand ahead of the holiday season.
The company is reportedly targeting shipments of 7.5 million units before the end of 2026.
An unnamed Foxconn employee claimed that quality inspection standards had been lowered to help get more devices into stores.
However, the same source said the iPhone Duo production line had already replaced a batch of components and that its quality control standards had not been changed.
These conflicting claims make it unclear whether Apple actually reduced its inspection requirements.
Apple has not publicly confirmed the allegations.
Users Report Cracked Inner Displays
The latest report follows complaints from early iPhone Duo buyers who discovered damage to their phones’ folding screens.
Several users reported cracks appearing near the hinge, sometimes accompanied by unusual cracking or popping sounds.
Apple responded to the complaints on October 26, acknowledging that a small number of devices were experiencing inner display problems.
The company advised affected customers to contact AppleCare for a replacement.
However, Apple has not identified the exact cause of the issue or announced whether changes to the hinge design are planned.
New Video Points to Possible Hinge Problem
A separate investigation by YouTube creator CuriousHagi has raised further questions about the iPhone Duo’s hinge mechanism.
The video highlights a small connecting component inside the hinge that appears to come into contact with an upper support plate when the device folds.
The component sits behind the middle section of the inner display and appears thinner than surrounding hinge parts.
According to the analysis, contact between these components could explain the cracking sounds reported by some affected users.
The findings suggest that pressure from the hinge mechanism may be contributing to screen damage.
However, the explanation remains a theory, and Apple has not confirmed that this particular component is responsible for the failures.
Apple Faces Questions Over iPhone Duo Durability
The iPhone Duo has faced concerns about durability since its launch, including reports of hinge damage and unsuccessful bend tests.
The latest claims have raised additional questions about whether Apple can increase production while maintaining consistent manufacturing quality.
For now, Apple maintains that only a small number of devices are affected and that customers experiencing display problems should request a replacement.
The company has not confirmed the reported changes to quality inspections or explained whether the replacement components mentioned in the Foxconn report address the screen failures.
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