The invention discloses an electronic device with the function of deformation detection of a display panel, and a corresponding method. The electronic device comprises a plurality of conductive strips which are arranged on the display panel, and the plurality of conductive strips are configured to form a bridge. The electronic device also comprises a detection circuit which is configured to detect the current or voltage change of the bridge through a detection electrode; and a signal processing circuit which is configured to carry out processing of the detected current or voltage change and to determine whether the display panel is deformed or not. The electronic device and method can be used for detecting whether the display panel is deformed or not and determining whether the deformation is within the a bearable range or not in real time or periodically, thereby giving an alarm to a user when the deformation of the display panel is close to or exceeds the deformation limit, preventing the deformation from increasing further, and protecting the display panel from being damaged.