The Pixel 9 Pro Fold's repair pricing shows the most dangerous thing about owning a foldable

Date:
Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:50:02 +0000

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The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold inner screen could cost you at least $1,199.99 / 1,127.99 to replace.

FULL STORY ======================================================================The Pixel 9 Pro Fold's inner screen costs $1,199.99 / 1,127.99 to fix iFixit
calls the repair 'Difficult' Foldable are a delight, but should be handled with care

You're likely trying to take good care your Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold , but you might want to be extra careful with the foldable, as iFixit has listed its repair kit (spotted by 9to5Google ) for the phones inner screen, and it costs $1,206.99 / 1,134.99 (that's about AU$1,830) with the screen on its own costing $1,199.99 / 1,127.99.

Thats about as much as an iPhone 16 Pro Max or a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra , which means that if your foldable screen smashes you might be better off just buying a whole new device from our best phone guide instead of fixing it.

Interestingly its also pricier than the same part for the Google Pixel Fold which costs $909.99 / 904.99 (about AU$1,400) for the kit or $899.99 / 894.99 for the part only. The only saving grace is that at least a replacement is available, as iFixit doesnt provide repair kits for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 .

You'll only need to spend this much if you want to repair your phone
yourself. If your phone is under warranty, or if you have Googles Apple Care-like Preferred Care plan for your foldable, the cost of fixing it wont
be quite as steep.

If you do need to arrange the fix yourself, taking it to a professional will also save you a lot of time, as iFixit says replacing the inner screen will take roughly three to four hours and rates it as a Difficult fix advising
you to Proceed with caution and patience when undertaking it. Buy with
caution (Image credit: Future)

Ideally, of course, you don't want to have to fix your foldable, so its important that you dont mistreat it.

While you cant buy inner screen protectors for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, you can get phone cases which should be able to absorb the shock of a drop better
than the phones chassis alone. And bear in mind that the non-dust proof devices shouldnt be taken to the beach, or anywhere particularly dusty.

Thats not to say you shouldn't still consider getting a foldable despite
these challenges. Ive tried out the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Im currently testing the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, and love both phones.

That larger inner screen is a delight for games and reading effectively giving you a mini tablet in your pocket and with the Pixel foldable its full-sized outer screen means you won't always feel the need to unfold it (something which isnt as much the case with the Z Fold 6).

That said, it's worth considering a foldables added cost and extra fragility before you commit to making what will be an expensive investment. You might also like Apple Intelligences Genmoji is already a huge hit Apple
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