Samsung isn’t holding back when it comes to the iPhone Duo’s rocky start. In new ads, the company mocks the iPhone Duo “crackgate” and urges customers to buy the Galaxy Z Fold 8, and there’s not a hint of subtlety here. Following the debut of Apple’s first foldable device, an unfortunate trend has emerged among early buyers. Several users found that their screen was “cracking” and the screen panel dying in the center, all in exactly the same way, implying that there is a flaw in Apple’s hinge design. Apple is replacing affected devices, but it’s a somewhat heartbreaking reminder that this is the company’s first attempt at this hardware. And Samsung is happy to point this out. Advertisement: Scroll for more content In an ad for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 on Instagram, Samsung says that “folding is nothing new to us” and that “we know a thing or two.” Gets straight to the point: “Switch to Galaxy Z Fold8.” The attached images show the well-known “crack” of the iPhone Duo screen. That one was posted on Samsung Canada’s account, while another announcement from Samsung Malaysia takes it even further: I’m feeling a little FOMO seeing all this talk about durability… Oops, we’ve been busy folding up and getting on with our day. Samsung Australia similarly poked fun at Apple’s durability issues with a post about “what life sounds like when the screen doesn’t break when you open the phone.” Another post from Samsung Saudi Arabia shows the iPhone Duo crack on a Galaxy Z Fold 8 before revealing that it’s just a wallpaper. Best Galaxy Z Fold Deals: Follow Ben: Twitter/X, Threads, Bluesky and Instagram FTC: We use automatic affiliate links to generate income. Further.
