Having your phone repaired in the event of breakage or a broken screen can be very expensive, like this smartphone, for which the repair costs two thirds of its base price. Something to take into account before buying or giving it as a gift.
Few people can boast of having never experienced a breakdown or breakage with their phone. Most people use their smartphones on a daily basis, which increases the risk of problems with the ups and downs of life. At a time when ecological concerns are very present, when they have a problem with their device, many people want to have it repaired instead of replacing it. This is a great thing, and it also saves money. Not only can we count on the repair bonus in certain cases, but in addition, even if the smartphone no longer has much value after a few years (or even a few months) of use, it still costs less than buying one. buy a new or used one.
But even if the repair generally costs less than a new smartphone, the prices can still be exorbitant. Particularly if the model is recent, the proof is with the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The base price that we are seeing at Fnac and Darty at the time of writing for this folding smartphone is 1899 euros (for the 256 GB storage memory). However, repairing it if the screen is broken can cost two thirds of its original price!
Thus, on the specialized iFixit platform, spare parts to replace the internal screen are sold at 1199.95 euros. Those who would like to change their screen themselves to save on labor costs risk being disillusioned: they must then opt for the repair kit which includes the tools, sold for 1206.95 euros. Of course, the assembly contains the foldable screen, the joints, the metal frame, the hinge, the side buttons and an adhesive for the battery, but it is still particularly expensive.
It must be said that foldable screens are currently not very widespread, and are much more expensive than traditional ones. Thus, the Google Pixel 9 screen replacement kit is 196.65 euros, and that for the Google Pixel 9 Pro is 399.95 euros. This shows that folding smartphones, a rather recent innovation, can be very expensive to purchase, but also at the time of a possible repair. Maybe prices will drop if they become more common, but you’ll have to be patient.