Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold screen repair costs surge to $1,200, raising concerns about foldable phone maintenance expenses and repairability.

With prices starting at $1,799, the Pixel Pro 9 Fold is one of the most expensive smartphones on the market. iFixit’s inner screen replacement for last year’s Pixel Fold was also costly at $899, but this is still an alarming jump for the latest model.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold's screen repair costs $1,200, almost 66.67% of the phone's retail price ... For $100 less, you can get a new Pixel 9 Pro XL and still have some money left to buy cases and other accessories. For comparison, the Pixel Fold's ...

The genuine Pixel 9 Pro Fold main screen costs $1,199, which is the same price as a brand-new iPhone 16 Pro Max and is more expensive than the Pixel 9 Pro XL. With that being said, other components are available at a more reasonable price, like the Pixel 9 Pro Fold's batteries.

Following the other three phones in the series, repair parts — including the screen — for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold are now listed on iFixit.