When launching the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3, Samsung favored a tougher body and a stronger folding screen. But incidents can happen, including those that cause the screen to be scratched and cracked.
If an unwanted incident occurs, of course the user wants to quickly replace the folding screen. Samsung also revealed how much it costs users to replace the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 screens.
Samsung provides a one-year warranty for both phones, so if the screen is cracked or broken and in accordance with Samsung's provisions, the user can replace it free of charge.
After the warranty period expires, repairing the main screen of the Galaxy Z Fold 3 costs USD 749. As for the main screen, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 costs USD 369.
Fortunately, the cost of repairing the external screen is much cheaper. To repair the external screen Galaxy Z Fold 3 costs USD 149, and for the Galaxy Z Flip 3 USD 99 .
Samsung also offers a subscription to Samsung Care+ at a cost of USD 12.99 per month for both phones. During the pre-order period for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3, users can get Care Plus services for free for 12 months.
Samsung says Care+ customers who want to repair their screen but are out of warranty will be charged USD 249. By subscribing to Care+, users can also extend the warranty period of their phone for up to two years after the initial warranty expires.
At least the cost above is much cheaper than the cost of repairing the previous generation of Samsung folding screen phones. For example, repairing the main screen of the Galaxy Z Fold 2 outside the warranty period costs USD 549 , while for the Galaxy Z Flip 5G it costs USD 499 .
The cost of this repair is quite expensive because the folding screen is made of several layers which are held together using a special adhesive. It should be noted that the above fees are for the United States market, the costs in each country are of course different.
Fortunately, users of the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 don't need to worry because these two phones have brought many improvements that make the body and screen tougher.
The body is made using Armor Aluminum, which is the strongest aluminum ever used in a mobile phone. Don't forget the protection from Corning Gorilla Glass Victus which can protect your phone from scratches or unexpected drops.
The folded part of the screen also uses a stretchable PET layer and a more optimized main screen panel, creating a screen that is 80% more durable than its predecessor. The hinges used are promised to be opened and closed up to 200 thousand times