While most manufactures, including Samsung, are still trying to figure out ways to refine their folding phones, Huawei just dunked on everyone by launching the world’s first trifold phone. The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate boasts a massive 10.2-inch screen when it’s unfolded completely. And if you don’t need all that real estate, then you can unfold it once to get a 7.9-inch canvas to use. For normal tasks, you can use the 6.4-inch cover screen. So basically, you have a tablet, a standard foldable phone, and a candy bar style phone all in one package. All this cutting-edge tech comes with a hefty price tag of around $2,809 (RMB 19,999).
But that’s not even the crazy part. As the title indicates, if you — god forbid — accidentally damage the screen of your Huawei Mate XT Ultimate, you’ll have to pay around $1,123 (RMB 7,999) to replace the screen. That means, you could literally end up paying the price of a standard flagship smartphone, just to replace the OLED panel on this fancy trifold device.
Huawei notes that this $1,123 price tag applies only if you allow the company to recycle the damaged screen. If you, for whatever reason, decide to not let the company recycle the damaged screen, then you’ll have to pay a whopping $1,376 (RMB 9,799).
Luckily, that’s not the only option Huawei provides. You could bring the cost down by opting to install a refurbished screen. This will set you back around $983 (RMB 6999). But that’s not the only costly affair. If something goes wrong with the phone’s motherboard, you’ll have to shell out about $1,280 (RMB 9,099) to get it replaced.
For those curious, Samsung charges a nominal $200 fee to replace the OLED panel, metal bezel, and the battery the first time. If you’re unlucky enough to damage the panel again, you’ll end up paying $549 for the replacement. Google, however, does somewhat come close to what Huawei charges. The OG Pixel Fold’s inner screen repair kit costs $909.99 through iFixit.
Here’s a table with a complete breakdown of the prices for all the parts for Huawei’s trifold smartphone:
| Component | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Screen Replacement (Special offer: exchange benefits) | $490.86 (RMB 3499) |
| Screen Components (Exchange benefits) | $559.86 (RMB 3999) |
| New Screen (Discount price, with old screen recycling) | $1,119.86 (RMB 7999) |
| Special Offer Screen (Official refurbished, limited quantity) | $979.86 (RMB 6999) |
| Battery | $69.86 (RMB 499) |
| Motherboard | $1,273.86 (RMB 9099) |
| Left Battery Cover (Including camera lens) | $192.86 (RMB 1379) |
| Middle Battery Cover | $55.86 (RMB 399) |
| Right Battery Cover | $55.86 (RMB 399) |
| Rear Camera C (Telephoto) | $80.86 (RMB 578) |
| Front Camera (Main) | $53.06 (RMB 379) |
| Rear Camera B (Wide Angle) | $37.66 (RMB 269) |
| Rear Camera A (Main) | $106.26 (RMB 759) |
| Adapter | $19.46 (RMB 139) |
| Data Cable | $9.66 (RMB 69) |
| Screen Surface Layer | $34.86 (RMB 249) |
| Cato | $1.68 (RMB 12) |
| Speaker | $16.80 (RMB 120) |
| Charging Port | $22.68 (RMB 162) |
| Camera Lens | $21.70 (RMB 155) |
| Receiver | $16.94 (RMB 121) |
| Fingerprint Component | $12.74 (RMB 91) |
After seeing the repair costs, do you think you’d want to buy a trifold phone like the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate anytime soon? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
Dwayne Cubbins
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For nearly a decade, I've been deciphering the complexities of the tech world, with a particular passion for helping users navigate the ever-changing tech landscape. From crafting in-depth guides that unlock your phone's hidden potential to uncovering and explaining the latest bugs and glitches, I make sure you get the most out of your devices. And yes, you might occasionally find me ranting about some truly frustrating tech mishaps.
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