THE iPhone Duo is a perfect example of why I continue to say that consumers should not buy first generation products, no matter how prestigious the manufacturer is – in this case Apple – could have. And due to the condition that the iPhone Duo launched, I am even more wary of the next iPhone 20 Pro.
The iPhone 20 Pro?
iPhone 20 Pro, an all-screen iPhone. | Image from Fpt.
Indeed, the iPhone 20 Pro. In case you didn’t know, countless reports have come out claiming that Apple is planning to skip the iPhone 19 series and go straight to the iPhone 20 line. Following the release schedule set with the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max this year, only iPhone 20 Pro models will be released this time next year.
The iPhone 20 Pro was initially planned to be a glass-only iPhone to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Apple’s most valuable product line. That is, the screen would not have any cutouts or frames, although some reports also claim that the back would also be made of glass.
The exhibition, however, was supposed to be the main attraction. A screen that curves smoothly into the chassis on all four sides without distorting the content and while completely hiding the bezels. The lack of a dynamic island or punch-hole excites me even more than a bezel-less screen.
This no longer happens, if recent reports are to be believed. The iPhone 20 Pro and the The iPhone 20 Pro Max will still feature a camera cutout on the screen, even if it’s a small dynamic island like on the screen. iPhone 18 Pro or a punch hole remains to be seen.
So the main attraction of this phone is gone. Plus, because of Apple’s recent track record, I simply can’t believe the company will be able to design this phone competently.
I don’t trust Apple to do this correctly
Especially not after seeing the state in which the iPhone Duo launched. | Image from PhoneArena
Apple’s track record with first-generation products, as well as redesigns, hasn’t been the best in recent years. THE Apple Vision Pro failed to sell well and is now on indefinite hold, the MacBook Pro PROLED is unusable for a subset of customers and the The iPhone 17 Pro redesign also introduced some issues, although they have thankfully been resolved.
And then of course there is the iPhone Duo. Apple is long awaited Foldable iPhone that was reportedly rushed and had quality control standards lowered to meet inventory demand. The outcome of these decisions is now before us with all Duo units broken.
With the iPhone 20 Pro, aside from negating its most attractive selling factor, I can see Apple screwing it up in other ways. For example, an all-glass design could be a very poor decision in terms of heat dissipation. The iPhone 20 Pro might end up lagging and throttling to cool down all the time.
I’m also not sure Apple can come up with a bezel-less design. Sure, the bezels may be gone, but will Apple be able to account for accidental touches on the edges of the phone’s screen?
How will durability and damage resistance work? THE iPhone17 Pro and the iPhone 18 Pro are both, with their aluminum body, prone to scratches and dents from the slightest fall. What if the iPhone 20 Pro breaks in such scenarios because of its all-glass design?
All I’m saying is if you learned anything from iPhone Duostay away from the iPhone 20 Pro. Or at least give it a few months at least and check the reviews before deciding if you want one or not. Honestly, the The iPhone Duo 2 could be a much better buy next year than the iPhone 20 Pro.
Apple’s track record has been questionable lately:
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