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iPhone Duo repair may cost Rs 2.25 lakh, screen alone Rs 1.5 lakh
Apple has disclosed repair estimates for its first foldable iPhone Duo in India, with the highest charge set at Rs 2,24,900 for ‘Other Damage’ and the inner screen alone costing Rs 1,49,900 to fix. The phone, priced at about Rs 3 lakh, goes on sale on 23 October.
A battery replacement is estimated at Rs 24,900, a rear-camera repair at Rs 26,900, and back glass replacement at Rs 20,900. Repairing both the outer screen and back glass could cost Rs 55,900. Without AppleCare+, a two-year plan priced at Rs 51,900, the inner screen fix drops to Rs 8,900.
Apple warned that actual costs may vary after an official service-centre assessment. The cover-layer replacement for the inner screen is estimated at Rs 5,900. AppleCare+ brings the total upfront outlay for the base model plus plan to Rs 3,51,800.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The Duo’s ₹1.5 lakh screen repair bill, nearly half the phone’s price, puts it among the costliest foldable repairs in India, directly hitting early adopters who buy without a protection plan. Apple has priced its AppleCare+ at ₹51,900 for two years, bringing the inner-screen fix down to ₹8,900, but that adds 17% to the upfront ₹3 lakh cost. The ₹2.25 lakh ‘Other Damage’ tier shows that even minor structural mishandling could mean a bill close to a new premium phone. The ₹24,900 battery swap and ₹26,900 rear-camera repair are standard for a high-end foldable, yet the cover-layer replacement at ₹5,900 offers a cheaper escape if only the protective film is damaged. Sales open on 23 October, leaving buyers a week to decide if the repair estimate or the protection plan fits their budget.
Source: aajtak.in
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