The cost of a repair it could become one of the most important aspects to evaluate before buying iPhone DuoApple’s first foldable smartphone. The rates published on Apple’s website show considerable differences between the replacement of the external screen and that of the internal flexible panel. With AppleCare+however, interventions for accidental damage become decidedly less expensive.
The new iPhone Duo brings with it a construction complexity higher than that of a traditional smartphone and, consequently, assistance costs which can reach high figures. According to the prices reported, replacing the internal display costs money 1,149 euroswhile that of the external screen requires 489 euros.
Unlike the external screen, the internal one must maintain its functionality even after repeated opening and closing, requiring specific design. An intervention on this component can therefore entail a particularly high expense.
Other failures can also have significant economic consequences. In the price list, the replacement of the battery is indicated at 269 euros and that of the rear camera at the same amount. For damages classified as other than those related to the display, glass, battery or rear camera, the rate increases to 1,719 euros. This last figure concerns a generic category of damages and should not be interpreted as the cost of a single specific repair.
The situation changes for those who choose AppleCare+the manufacturer’s additional coverage service. Replacing the internal display drops to 99 euros, while replacing the external screen costs 29 euros. The repair of the rear glass is also indicated at 29 euros.
| Voice | Price without AppleCare+ | Price with AppleCare+ |
|---|---|---|
| Damage to the overburden | €55 | €19 |
| Damage to the rear glass | €219 | €29 |
| Battery assistance | €269 | €0 |
| Damage to the rear camera | €269 | — |
| Damage to the external screen | €489 | €29 |
| Damage to the external screen and back glass | €629 | — |
| Damage to the internal screen | €1,149 | €99 |
| Other damage / accidental damage | €1,719 | €99 |
| Theft or loss | — | €129 |
The plan considered also includes coverage for theft and loss and has a cost of 20.99 euros per month. In the event of theft or loss of the device, the amount indicated to obtain a replacement iPhone Duo is 129 euros, under the conditions established by the service.
AppleCare+ can be added within 60 days of first activating your device. Convenience naturally depends on the overall cost of coverage, the duration of use of the smartphone and the probability of having to resort to assistance.
For a foldable device, whose internal display represents one of the most delicate and expensive components, the additional protection can therefore significantly impact the actual cost of ownership.
