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iPhone Duo Teardowns Reveal Two Batteries and More

MacRumors • Sat, 24 Oct 2026

The first iPhone Duo teardown videos have been shared by YouTube channels Phone Repair Guru and REWA Technology , providing us with a look inside the device. iPhone Duo has two battery cells that can be removed with electrically-activated adhesive. There is a larger battery with a 2,962 mAh (11.56 Wh) capacity and a smaller one that is rated at 1,921 mAh (7.5 Wh). Total battery capacity is 4,883 mAh . Phone Repair Guru revealed that the iPhone Duo's Touch ID button can technically be removed for repairs, but they said it is a difficult process. REWA Technology's video includes a labeled breakdown of the logic board, which contains Apple's A20 Pro chip, C2 cellular modem, and more. iPhone Duo is an eSIM-only device worldwide. The repair website iFixit will likely publish a more comprehensive iPhone Duo teardown with detailed analysis in the coming days, so stay tuned for that. In related news, Apple has published its iPhone Duo repair manual . Related Roundup: iPhone Duo Tag: Teardown Buyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Buy Now) Related Forum: iPhone This article, " iPhone Duo Teardowns Reveal Two Batteries and More " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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The first iPhone Duo teardown videos have been shared by YouTube channels Phone Repair Guru and REWA Technology , providing us with a look inside the device.

iPhone Duo has two battery cells that can be removed with electrically-activated adhesive.

There is a larger battery with a 2,962 mAh (11.56 Wh) capacity and a smaller one that is rated at 1,921 mAh (7.5 Wh).

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