Foxconn's iPhone Duo yield stuck at 60% as Apple refuses to relax quality

Jiemian News reports Foxconn has reached only a 60% yield rate on iPhone Duo even in a small production run, meaning 40% of units are defective. Apple is reportedly unwilling to relax its quality standards, delaying mass production; Samsung Display OLED panels and hinge components have also caused delays. Apple is expected to build just 6–8 million Duos versus 20–30 million iPhone 18 Pro units.

• Foxconn's iPhone Duo yield is 60%, implying 40% defective units
• Apple refuses to lower quality requirements to speed up production
• Delays also stem from Samsung Display OLED panels and hinge parts
• Planned output is 6–8 million Duos vs 20–30 million iPhone 18 Pro