Display iPhone Duo at Yodobashi Akihabara reportedly has broken hinge already, with users joking about it being a real-world durability test

What happened

A user on X (formerly Twitter) posted photos of an iPhone Duo on display at the Yodobashi Akihabara store. The user said the hinge, the part that lets the phone fold, already looked broken. The post spread quickly. Many people said it looked too fragile, and some even said it showed a vertical line on the screen.

Key facts

• The post was made on October 24, 2026, and the article was published on October 25, 2026.
• The article says the post got about 31,600 views and 51 likes.
• One commenter said the phone was sold for about 360,000 yen.
• Another commenter said the store had approved a test of 10,000 open-and-close cycles for the hinge.

Why people are talking about hinges

A foldable phone bends in the middle, like a book. The hinge is the joint that allows this bending. Hinges are often the weak point of foldable phones, so people usually check them closely. Many commenters pointed out that folding phones have had durability problems in the past.

Why it matters

The story shows how much doubt some people have about foldable phones. Apple is a new player in this type of phone, so its hinge quality is closely watched. Some commenters also said that Apple's high prices should come with better quality. Others joked that the store display was turning into a free durability test for the phone.

What to watch

• Whether Apple or the store responds to the photos.
• Whether more photos or reports of hinge damage appear.
• How reviewers test the iPhone Duo's hinge durability after release.