This archive report was first published on 21 August 2021.
Published on August 21, 2021, a report by TechMoran highlighted the high cost of repairing foldable smartphones. The article noted that the foldable screen of these devices is not only expensive to replace but also difficult to repair at home.
According to the report, the cost of repairing a foldable smartphone can range from Ksh 12,000 to Ksh 50,000 or more, depending on the model and the extent of the damage. For instance, the screen of the Galaxy Z Fold 3, which has the largest diagonal screen, can cost up to Ksh 50,000 to repair, while the screen of the Galaxy Z Flip 3 can cost around Ksh 40,000.
It's worth noting that Samsung has revised its tariff grid for repairing foldable smartphones, with the screen of the Z Fold 2 costing Ksh 60,000 to repair and that of the Z Flip 5G costing up to Ksh 49,188. However, the cost of repairing the outer screens of these devices is significantly lower, with prices ranging from Ksh 10,000 to Ksh 16,300.
