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This is how much you want to spend

Posted on August 20, 2021 by William

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Update, August 20, 2021 (4:57 AM EST): We have updated our article to include repair costs for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3. You can scroll down to view these details and information about other foldable phone repairs.


After years of rumors and speculation, 2019 marked the debut of a foldable smartphone. Since then, we have seen Samsung, Huawei and Motorola have launched more foldable devices.

The last thing you want to do is to give up your newly purchased product, because foldable displays are cutting-edge technology and expensive. But if your foldable phone needs screen repair, what damage will it do to your wallet? We have let you know our run-down.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip laptop style

The clamshell foldable phone is arguably the most exquisite foldable phone to date, and it offers a sleek design and a cheaper price compared to other devices on this list. However, you will still pay some high prices for this device.

Sam moves spot Galaxy Z Flip Screen repair costs Samsung website, You need to pay $499 for the main screen and $99 for the rear panel (including the tiny secondary screen).

If you buy a flip phone before December 31, 2020, you can repair the screen for $119. However, this is a one-time transaction, and if you break the screen for the second time, you are out of luck.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3

Samsung Galaxy Flip 3 with AA left outline

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Galaxy Z Flip 3 offers the same basic form factor from where the old version stopped. However, we did get a $999 price tag, water resistance, and a larger secondary display.

As for repair costs, Samsung said edge The out-of-warranty repair cost of the foldable screen is US$369. Broken the secondary screen of Z Flip 3? Then you will pay $99 to repair it.

Samsung Galaxy Fold

Samsung Galaxy Fold reviews are still on track

As Samsung repaired defects found by critics, the first foldable phone of major brands experienced a significant delay from April to September. Despite this, the Galaxy Fold, priced at about US$2,000, finally landed in many markets, bringing the foldable concept into commercial reality.

related: The best Samsung Galaxy Fold case

Samsung discounts your first Galaxy Fold Screen repair (at least in the US), as part of the Galaxy Fold Premier Service, costs $149. This applies if you purchased the device before December 31st. But what happened after that?

According to the subsequent Galaxy Fold repair, you will spend $600 Samsung’s website. This is basically a Galaxy S20 FE Especially there.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 unfolded screen

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Samsung’s second Galaxy Fold device really worked, providing a more beautiful external screen and ultra-thin glass on the main display to improve durability. So, if you break any screen, what should you expect?

The company’s Own website Point out that replacing the main/internal display will cost you US$549, which is actually a bit cheaper than fixing the same screen on the original Galaxy Fold. Otherwise, you will spend $139 to replace an external monitor that matches the original model.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 open-screen bench

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Compared with Z Fold 2, the latest and greatest Z Fold equipment is more like an evolution, not a revolution. It has Snapdragon 888 SoC, waterproof design, under-screen selfie camera and a more rugged foldable screen, with S Pen support.

Put down Z Fold 3 and break the screen?Samsung told edge You will pay $479 to repair the foldable display. Otherwise, the maintenance cost of the external smartphone panel is US$149.

Huawei Mate X/XS

Huwei Mate X upright expansion with website 1

Huawei’s first foldable phone is only available in China, but it uses a different approach from Samsung devices. Mate X adopts an outer folding design, and the screen folds back. At the same time, Samsung’s folding screen has a foldable display that folds up like a book.

The company subsequently listed the screen replacement price of the slightly upgraded Mate XS, which is also 7,080 yuan. But at the time of writing, Huawei is running a half-price promotion, which means you only need to pay 3,580 yuan (approximately $555) for the new screen.

Huawei Mate X2

Huawei Mate X2 official

The Chinese brand is taking the Galaxy Fold route through the Mate X2, using an inner folding design and an outer display instead of the outer folding design of the Mate X/XS. Huawei also charges nearly US$3,000 for the device, which is also expensive for foldable devices.

Abandoning foldables can be a costly mistake, because Huawei’s website Please note that you will pay 5,699 yuan (approximately US$883) to replace the inner screen. This is basically the same price as the vanilla Huawei P40.

However, it costs 799 yuan (approximately US$124) to replace the external screen, which seems to be the same as the screen repair cost of traditional flagship phones (if not cheap).

Motorola shaver

Moto Razr foldable display in hand 1

Motorola’s first foldable phone is a tribute to the past Razr. It uses a clamshell design that reveals a tall screen when opened. It is the cheapest foldable device from major brands, priced at US$1,500, but it is still expensive compared to traditional flagship products (especially in mid-range specifications).

read more: Motorola Razr and Samsung Galaxy Fold: Folding battle

Telephone arena Report that the screen has been replaced Shaver It costs $299, citing Verizon and Motorola, which makes it the cheapest foldable screen repair.This is actually only $10 more expensive than one Galaxy S21 Ultra screen replacement.


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