iFixit has performed one of its famed teardowns, this time taking apart the all-new iPhone Duo to determine how repairable Apple’s first-gen foldable really is.
The iPhone Duo is Apple’s long-awaited entry in the foldable phone market. In typical Apple fashion, the company learned from the industry to see what worked and what didn’t, and then integrated some of the best ideas from market leaders.
One area where they seem to be outpacing more established competitors, however, is in the realm of repairability. According to iFixit , the Duo is the most repairable foldable currently available.
The iPhone Duo earns a provisional 5 out of 10 for repairability, the highest score we’ve given a foldable smartphone so far.
The outer screen survived removal, the batteries released cleanly, and smaller components are fairly accessible. Apple has already published its repair manual.…