Earlier we they talked about the cost of repairs screen Xiaomi MIX 4. It is 1550 yuan ($239). For this money, you can get a good mid-range smartphone.
But what about other flagship phones released by Samsung recently? A few days ago, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3 became available. The company also confirmed that they are more durable than ever.
However, this cannot be said about the screen, it is more fragile. Therefore, if you already have one, or are considering purchasing one, you should keep it safe.
If they are broken, they can still be fixed. But as you can imagine, it will cost a fortune. This is especially important if your warranty or extended warranty does not cover accidental damage.
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In any case, the Samsung Galaxy Fold 3 and Flip 3 have various design improvements compared to their predecessors. They use a new "Armor" aluminum frame that increases hinge protection. As a result, the structure is 10% stronger than before.
In addition, the external display of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the back glass panel are covered with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. And the folding screen has a second-generation Ultra Thing Glass (UTG) cover. According to the official submission, it is 80% stronger than last year. Finally, we are dealing with an IPX8 rated smartphone.
As for its sibling, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 features the same improvements in durability.
Samsung warranty
Well, we know that Samsung offers a one-year warranty on both models. If you accidentally break the screen during this period (of course, if the breakage is covered by the terms of the warranty), the replacement will be carried out free of charge.
Everyone who buys / pre-orders the phones will get a free year of Samsung Care Plus. However, extended warranty costs $12,99 per month.
In other words, repairing a broken folding screen with Samsung Care Plus means you have to pay a deductible of $249. According to The Verge, "the franchise covers up to three screen repairs per year."
Let's see what happens if the original warranty doesn't cover the accident and you don't have Care Plus. In this case, repairing a broken Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 screen will cost $479. As for the Flip 3, it will cost $369. While that sounds awful, it's less than what Samsung charged last year ($549 for the Fold 2 and $499 for the Flip 5G).
As for the external display, it costs $149 for the Fold 3 and $99 for the Flip 3.
