Although foldable smartphone technology continues to develop, no significant progress has been made in terms of durability yet. Unfortunately, the mechanism required to fold the phone and the ultra-thin OLED display only exacerbate the problem.
aware of this situation Samsungsells the phone with a one-year warranty in countries where there is no legal obligation. However, recent reports from customers Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 of screens that it malfunctioned immediately after the warranty period, exacerbating the situation. is showing.
Some Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 users say that their foldable inner screen failed just outside the one-year manufacturer’s warranty period. Reports indicate that screens go bad for no apparent reason. Users say that there is no impact, they only hear a crackling sound when they fold the phone to hang up. visible only along the hinge and a crack that kills the screen is formed.
The life expectancy of the affected devices is highly variable. For example, one of the broken phones was bought 3 months ago, the other was used for 1 year without any problems. Users who broke the screen of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 contacted the company. Allegedly, Samsung Repair for $700-800 said that he would almost 70% of the original cost of the phone.