Broke your Pixel 9 Pro Fold screen? That’ll be $1,200

Folding phones are at the forefront of mobile technology, but they also come with a hefty price tag when it comes to repairs. The primary screen of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is reported to cost a staggering $1,199.99 USD for the part alone, sold by iFixit for DIY enthusiasts. This price is two-thirds of the cost of the entire device.

Comparatively, other folding phones like the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Oppo Find N3 have replacement screens available for around $540 and under $400 respectively. Samsung offers a full replacement service for the Z Fold 6’s inner screen for $549, which seems justifiable given the rarity of the part and the expertise required for the repair.

In contrast, Google’s price for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s primary screen is significantly higher and does not include the repair service, leaving the delicate replacement process to the end user. It’s worth considering an extended warranty for such expensive repairs.

Other replacement parts for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, like the rear housing and rear camera module, are more reasonably priced on iFixit’s store. However, the high cost of the primary screen replacement may make users think twice about opting for a repair over purchasing a new device or considering an extended warranty.

It’s possible that the high price of the primary screen replacement could be a strategy to sell more extended warranties, as Google’s Preferred Care costs $15 a month. Ultimately, the decision to repair or replace a folding phone like the Pixel 9 Pro Fold depends on the individual user’s budget and preference for device longevity.