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iPhone Duo screen repair costs Rs 1.93 lakh, more than a new iPhone 18 Pro Max
iPhone Duo screen repair costs Rs 1.93 lakh, more than a new iPhone 18 Pro Max
The Story in Brief
Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo, priced from Rs 2.99 lakh, carries repair costs that can exceed the price of a new flagship phone. Replacing the inner folding display alone costs Rs 1.5 lakh without AppleCare+, while the outer display repair is Rs 42,900. If both screens need fixing, the combined Rs 1.93 lakh bill is more than an iPhone 18 Pro Max (Rs 1.79 lakh) or a Galaxy Z Fold8 (Rs 1.8 lakh).
Apple’s official service list shows battery replacement at Rs 24,900, back glass at Rs 20,900, and a catch-all ‘other damage’ category at Rs 2.25 lakh. With AppleCare+, the inner screen repair drops to Rs 8,900 and the outer screen to Rs 2,500. Apple recommends the extended warranty plan for the device, noting that actual repair bills depend on damage assessment and coverage terms.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Apple’s repair prices turn its premium foldable into a device where accidental damage can cost more than the phone itself. The inner folding display alone, at Rs 1.5 lakh, exceeds the price of a new flagship from competitors. AppleCare+ sharply narrows the gap, but the Rs 2.25 lakh charge for ‘other damage’ even with warranty leaves a large uncovered risk. The practical answer for buyers is that the Rs 3 lakh phone carries an implied Rs 8,900 (AppleCare+) to Rs 1.9 lakh (without it) annual operating hazard that is absent from conventional smartphones. Apple’s official price list, not third-party estimates, sets these figures.
Source: amarujala.com
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