The iPhone Duo’s subtle screen texture cuts glare and eases reading

The writer argues that the iPhone Duo’s subtly matte inner screen is its standout feature, despite the device’s first-generation design compromises. After a week of use, they found it reduced reflections in bright settings and made reading more comfortable, making a strong case for other foldable makers to adopt the finish.

The 7.6-inch display helped the writer watch a show beside an open aeroplane window, browse photos and read. Its texture is less pronounced than the paper-like finish on TCL’s Nxtpaper devices, and switching between it and the glossy cover screen was not bothersome. Matte may slightly reduce black depth and detail in dark scenes, but the writer considers that trade-off worthwhile for better viewing in varied light.