Repairing the inner screen of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold costs the same as that of a Galaxy S24 Ultra

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TL; DR

• iFixit has listed repair parts for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, complementing the extensively detailed repair guides for the device.
• The full inner screen assembly costs $1,200, almost what you’d spend on a brand new Android flagship like the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a great attempt at a foldable, addressing several shortcomings of the previous generation. But no matter how great the phone is, a foldable smartphone will be less durable than a regular glass-top smartphone, and an informed user will consider the potential repair costs when making a purchasing decision. If you’re considering adding the Pixel 9 Pro Fold to your shopping cart for the holidays, keep in mind that spare parts for repairs for it can be unsurprisingly expensive top Android flagship.

Repair parts for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold are now available listed on iFixitas noted by 9to5Google. These parts complement iFixit’s device repair guides and are an excellent resource for experienced enthusiasts looking to repair their devices. They also give us an indication of how much a repair could cost depending on the part that needs to be replaced.

Although the Pixel 9 Pro Fold costs the same as the first-generation Pixel Fold at $1,799, the price for installing the inner screen has increased from $900 to $1,200. For almost that price you can get a brand new Galaxy S24 Ultra, which puts into perspective how expensive and critical the Fold’s most delicate parts are. Please note that assembly includes the metal frame and hinge, and replacing this assembly can take up to four hours, underscoring the difficulty of the process.

Other parts of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold are more reasonably priced. The outer display costs $190, the two batteries cost $67 each, and the charging system costs $60. The rear camera is a bit steep at $250, compared to $140 for the previous generation foldable. The front camera costs $80, the front camera costs $90, and the rear costs $130.

It’s obvious: you need to take good care of your Pixel 9 Pro Fold, especially the inner screen. You can consider its repairability an asset, an edge that would still cost you a lot of money.

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