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The issue with foldable phones is that because the display needs to be able to fold and unfold multiple times throughout its life cycle, manufacturers have to opt to use a slightly different material compared to more traditional phone displays. It also usually means that fixing these displays can get expensive.
A good example would be Xiaomi’s recently announced Mix Fold 2 smartphone, where according to a recently published list that shows the cost of repairing the phone, fixing the Mix Fold 2’s displays could cost quite a fair amount.
According to the list, fixing the internal foldable display is estimated to cost around $721, while the external display will cost around $133. If you’re unfortunate enough to have to fix both, this means that this will end up costing you around $850, the price of a brand new flagship phone.
While the Mix Fold 2 launches with specs, design, and features that make it feel more exciting than Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 4, the repair costs are a little off-putting. The Fold 4, for example, would only cost customers as little as $29 to repair the display if they’re subscribed to Samsung Care+.
In any case, if you do prefer the Mix Fold 2 over the Fold 4, then these repair costs are something you’ll definitely want to consider if you’re thinking about buying the phone.
Source: GizChina
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