The iPhone Duo is a perfect example of why I keep saying that consumers should not buy first-generation products, no matter how much prestige the manufacturer — in this case Apple — might have. And because of the condition that the iPhone Duo launched in, I’m now even more wary of the upcoming iPhone 20 Pro.
The iPhone 20 Pro?
iPhone 20 Pro, an all-screen iPhone. | Image by Fpt.
Indeed, the iPhone 20 Pro. In case you’re unaware, countless reports have come out claiming that Apple is considering skipping the iPhone 19 series and jumping straight to the iPhone 20 lineup. Following the release schedule set in place with the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone 18 Pro Max this year, only the iPhone 20 Pro models will come out around this time next year.
The iPhone 20 Pro was originally planned to be a glass-only iPhone to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Apple’s most valuable product line. That is to say that the display would feature no cutouts and no bezels, though some reports have also claimed that the back will be made of glass as well.
The display was supposed to be the main attraction, though. A screen that gently curves into the chassis on all four sides without distorting the content and while also hiding the bezels entirely. The lack of a Dynamic Island or a punch hole, meanwhile, excited me even more than a bezel-free display.
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That isn’t happening anymore, if recent reports are to be believed. The iPhone 20 Pro and the iPhone 20 Pro Max will still feature a camera cutout on the display, though whether it’s a small Dynamic Island like on the iPhone 18 Pro or a punch hole remains to be seen.
So the main attraction for that phone is gone. In addition, because of Apple’s recent track record, I just can’t bring myself to believe that the company will be able to design this phone in a competent fashion.
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I don’t trust Apple to do this right
Especially not after seeing the state the iPhone Duo launched in. | Image by PhoneArena
Apple’s track record for 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 hold indefinitely, the PROLED MacBook Pro is unusable for a subset of customers, and the iPhone 17 Pro redesign had introduced problems as well, though they were thankfully resolved.
And then, of course, there is the iPhone Duo. Apple’s long-awaited foldable iPhone which, according to reports, was rushed and had quality control standards lowered to meet inventory demand. The result of those decisions is in front of us now with all of the broken Duo units.
With the iPhone 20 Pro, aside from canceling its most appealing selling factor, I can see Apple messing it up in other ways. For example, an all-glass design might end up being a terrible decision for thermal dissipation. The iPhone 20 Pro might end up lagging and throttling itself all the time to cool down.
I’m also not sure now that Apple can pull off a bezel-free design. Sure, the bezels might 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 iPhone 17 Pro and the iPhone 18 Pro are both, with their aluminum bodies, prone to scratches and dents from the smallest of falls. What if the iPhone 20 Pro straight up just shatters in such scenarios because of its all-glass design?
All I’m saying is, if you’ve learned anything from the iPhone Duo, stay away from the iPhone 20 Pro. Or at least give it a couple of months, minimum, and check reviews before deciding whether you want one or not. Honestly, the iPhone Duo 2 might be a much better purchase next year over the iPhone 20 Pro.
Apple's track record has been questionable as of late:
Abdullah loves smartphones, Virtual Reality, and audio gear. Though he covers a wide range of news his favorite is always when he gets to talk about the newest VR venture or when Apple sets the industry ablaze with another phenomenal release.
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