Quick answer: It costs $29 to replace your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 or Z Flip 4 screen; however, you need to be enrolled in the Samsung Care+ extended warranty to take advantage of this low cost. Out-of-warranty screen repairs will cost $349 for the Flip 4 and $499 for the Fold 4, which is slightly more than Samsung Care+ and that $29 deductible.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 have the general durability improvements you’d expect compared to their predecessors. Aside from those upgrades, both phones lean on display quality to stand out against the competition. Like any device, you’ll want to protect your phone, foldable or not. A case is the best way for your Z Fold 4 or Z Flip 4 to survive any accidents, but even with the best cases in the world, the worst can still happen and damage your device.
If your folding screen breaks, what should you do? The standard one-year warranty (or two years in some regions) covers design or manufacturing issues, so Samsung will cover that for you. Unfortunately, accidental damage that results from drops, scratches, or spills doesn’t fall under that warranty.
On previous foldables, it would cost hundreds to replace a screen, even if you had Samsung’s extended warranty. That’s changed with the Flip 4 and Fold 4. If you enroll in Samsung Care+, which is Samsung’s extended warranty program, a screen replacement is just $29, easily the most affordable way to replace a screen.
What if I don’t have Samsung Care+?
If you don’t have Samsung Care+, the out-of-warranty repair costs for the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Z Fold 4 are as follows:
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 Inner Screen: $499 to replace ($357 to repair if possible)
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 Outer Screen: $149 to replace
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Inner Screen: $349 to replace ($219 to repair if possible)
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Cover Screen: $99 to replace
An out-of-warranty repair on the Flip 4 is slightly more expensive than a Care+ subscription and the $29 deductible. On a Fold 4, though, you will absolutely save money with the Samsung Care+ extended warranty instead of an out-of-warranty repair.
What is Samsung Care+?
Samsung Care+ is a warranty you pay for that supplements the standard limited warranty your device comes with. It covers Accidental Damage from Handling (ADH), so you’ll have cover if you drop your phone or it gets knocked out of your hand.
Samsung wasted no time offering its newly laid out Care+ package. For $11 per month, Samsung guarantees even its newest and most expensive 5G smartphones against a wide range of accidental damage. Previous generations of Samsung foldables commanded $249 for screen replacements — even with a subscription to Care+.
Care+ can extend your standard warranty as well, so instead of being left to deal with manufacturing issues after the first year, everything will still be covered as long as you pay for Care+.
Care+ sounds like a no-brainer with its $29 screen replacement fee. It covers more than just the display, though, and any damage caused by drops to spills is covered.
Now that we’re well into the fourth generation of folding phones, it’s no surprise Samsung is making the experience of owning one easier for new owners. Display damage is a big put-off for many people spending over $1,000 on a smartphone, so having the peace of mind that it’ll be reasonably affordable to cover that damage will be a big step toward making these devices more mainstream.
Samsung Care+ coverage exceptions
Like all insurance, Care+ has a list of exceptions that it won’t cover, such as intentional damage or damage related to natural disasters. Likewise, if damage occurs because you were trying to hack the device, modify it, or use it in a way it wasn’t intended to be used, you’ll be paying for everything yourself. Cosmetic issues like small scratches and scuffs to the frame won’t be covered unless they affect your phone’s performance. If you’re worried about theft, Care+ will only cover that if you pay for the extra Loss and Theft package for an additional $7 per month.
How much does Samsung Care+ cost?
Folding phones are covered by the Tier 4 plan, which costs $11 a month. You can pay $329 at once for two years of coverage, a 9% discount over the monthly payment plan. As mentioned earlier, theft protection costs an extra $7 a month, bringing the cost to $18 monthly.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
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