# iPhone Duo screen cracks traced to off-center hinge block and low yields

> Original title: Exclusive: Our hardware team analyzed the iPhone Duo screen crack issue and wanted to share a few engineering and supply chain insights:

- Source: X.PIN
- Published: 2026-10-28T06:46:54.000Z
- Bad Influence: https://badinfluence.news/items/mt2ney9y9q6qhgwjhuzncwh1u
- Original: https://x.com/thexpin/status/2115334475471061260

## Summary

iFixit's teardown found that an off-center hinge support block can shift and press on the inner OLED screen of the iPhone Duo. Sources say Foxconn Zhengzhou yields were stuck at 60–70%, pushing Apple to rush early batches to meet volume targets.

## Post

Exclusive: Our hardware team analyzed the iPhone Duo screen crack issue and wanted to share a few engineering and supply chain insights:

According to iFixit's teardown, an off-center hinge support block can shift and put pressure on the inner OLED screen.

To make matters worse, sources reveal Foxconn Zhengzhou yields were stuck at just 60–70%, forcing Apple to rush flawed early batches to meet volume targets.

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