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Repairing the iPhone Duo’s folding screen costs as much as a new iPhone

Apple published out-of-warranty repair costs for the iPhone Duo, revealing that folding screen replacements are expensive. Inner display damage is estimated at $999, while some repairs are confirmed to reach $1,499. Other maintenance costs include $229 for battery replacement and $49 for a new cover layer. These high prices make AppleCare Plus a significant consideration for owners, as the cost of a screen repair can equal the price of a new iPhone.

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  • ✓ Inner display damage for the iPhone Duo costs $999 to repair without AppleCare.
  • ✓ Some iPhone Duo repairs are confirmed to cost up to $1,499.
  • ✓ Apple charges $229 for an iPhone Duo battery replacement and $49 for a new cover layer.
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Apple released official estimated out-of-warranty repair pricing for the iPhone Duo.

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  1. iPhone Duo Folding Screen Repairs Cost Up to $1,499

    Apple published out-of-warranty repair costs for the iPhone Duo, revealing that folding screen replacements are expensive. Inner display damage is estimated at $999, while some repairs are confirmed to reach $1,499. Other maintenance costs include $229 for battery replacement and $49 for a new cover layer. These high prices make AppleCare Plus a significant consideration for owners, as the cost of a screen repair can equal the price of a new iPhone.

    Why it matters

    The iPhone Duo is Apple's first passport-style foldable device, launched shortly after a similar release from Xiaomi. High repair costs are a common concern for foldable hardware due to the complexity of flexible displays.

    What is confirmed

    • Inner display damage for the iPhone Duo costs $999 to repair without AppleCare.
    • Some iPhone Duo repairs are confirmed to cost up to $1,499.
    • Apple charges $229 for an iPhone Duo battery replacement and $49 for a new cover layer.

    What to watch next

    • Official AppleCare Plus pricing for the iPhone Duo
    • Comparative repair costs for the Xiaomi 18 Fold
    • Long-term durability data for the Duo's folding screen
    Sources used for this update (15)
    1. gizmodo.com — Gizmodo | The Future Is Here
    2. The Verge — Repairing the iPhone Duo’s folding screen costs as much as a new iPhone
    3. IGN — The iPhone Duo's Screen Will Cost $999 to Repair if You Don't Have AppleCare
    4. PhoneArena — Foldable iPhone repairs are confirmed to reach up to $1,499
    5. MacRumors — iPhone Duo: Apple Charging $49 for New Cover Layer, $229 for Battery
    6. AppleInsider — Apple's $1,499 iPhone Duo repair cost is a strong argument for AppleCare
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    10. smartphones.gadgethacks.com — iPhone Duo vs Xiaomi 18 Fold: Price, Specs & Availability << Smartphones :: Gadget Hacks
    11. gulfnews.com — iPhone Duo UAE pre-orders: What you lose despite paying Dh3,000 more than the iPhone 18 Pro Max
    12. www.digit.in — iPhone Duo pre-orders now live in India: Price, offers, discounts, colours, where to book, repair costs and more
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