Replacing the main foldable display may cost around $1,120, close to the iPhone 17 Pro Max’s $1,199 price.
Samsung is offering a one-time 50 per cent discount, bringing the first screen repair down to roughly $500.
Despite high repair costs, the Galaxy Z TriFold sold out within minutes in South Korea and is set for wider global availability.
Samsung has grabbed a lot of attention from all over the world for its Galaxy Z TriFold. The device, which is available for purchase in South Korea, has witnessed a flying start, but the new reports state that owning it could be a costly caveat. While the demand for Samsung’s first tri-fold smartphone, repairing the expansive folding display could cost nearly as much as buying a brand new flagship iPhone 17 Pro Max.
SurveyAs per the reports, if somebody wants to replace the main foldable screen on the Galaxy Z TriFold, he or she may have to pay around KRW 1.65 million, which translates to roughly $1,120 in the US. This figure is almost similar to the cost of the iPhone 17 Pro Max’s US price, which stands at $1,199.
The steep cost is not entirely unexpected. Tri-fold displays involve far more complex engineering than conventional smartphone screens and are more vulnerable to damage due to their moving parts. Samsung is also one of the very few manufacturers capable of making such advanced folding panels at scale.
The report added that Samsung is offering a one-time 50 per cent discount on screen replacement for Galaxy Z TriFold buyers. With this offer, the first repair could cost the user closer to $500, which is still relevant but far more manageable than paying the full amount. To compare, replacing the phone’s external cover display is relatively affordable and could cost around $100.
The reports have suggested that, even after the concerns, the Galaxy Z TriFold was sold out within minutes of going on sale in South Korea, with long queues seen outside select Samsung stores. Previously, the reports stated that around 3,000 units were made available domestically and all of them were sold immediately.
Samsung is said to resume accepting orders for the Galaxy Z TriFold later this month, as supply constraints ease. The device is expected to be available in the US, Singapore, the UAE, Taiwan, and China, but not in India.
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