If you break the main screen on Samsung’s new Galaxy Z TriFold, be ready for sticker shock. In Korea, the price reportedly ranges between 1.657 million and 1.834 million won for a folding screen repair on Samsung’s dual-folding phone (approximately $1,123 to $1,243 at current exchange rates), almost the equivalent of the launch price of another Galaxy S25 Ultra just for one repair!
What the Galaxy Z TriFold screen repair bill looks like
Local service guidance Korean repair watchers cite suggests there are two levels of pricing for replacing the TriFold’s folding display: 1.657 million won on the low end and 1.834 million won on the high end. The lower one seems to be the case when proper papers are submitted upon intake, so some docs refer to a warranty certificate’s condition. The smaller cover screen is much cheaper to repair by comparison, available for between 137,000 and 226,000 won (approximately $93 to $153).
Context matters here. The theoretical price of Samsung’s newest flagship phone, the Galaxy S25 Ultra in Korea, started at 1.698 million won—approximately $1,150. In other words, fixing the TriFold’s main panel could end up costing as much as purchasing a new top-end flat phone.
Does Samsung offer any sort of respite or discounts?
For the Korean device, Samsung has been offering a one-time 50% discount for display repairs, which could bring that too-big folding screen bill down to the mid-$500 to low-$600 range. Helpful, yes, yet still more expensive than most premium-phone screen fixes. The company’s optional protection plans (like Samsung Care+) could reduce out-of-pocket costs even more, with deductibles in the event of damage, though cost and terms vary by market, so owners should verify regional specifics before counting on coverage.
Also remember that a screen protector film swap — which foldables (such as the Razr via Motorola) often supply for cheap or free — is not the same as replacing an entire panel. Above are the numbers to replace the entire folding OLED assembly.
Why Galaxy Z TriFold display repairs are so pricey?
Folding displays are tricky. Tri-folding displays? That’s a whole other story. The Galaxy Z TriFold, for its part, doesn’t come with just one hinge and one giant bendable OLED folded on top of super-thin glass; it has several hinges and a multi-segmented panel that needs to fold in two places. That calls for more layers, more cables, adhesives, and increasingly tight tolerances — all of which drive up part costs and labor time.
According to DSCC display analysts, new folding forms cannot be produced with a high yield ratio in the early stages of production, and that’s why replacement components have inflated prices. Repairability experts like iFixit have also criticized the extensive adhesives and frail UTG stacks standing in the way of foldable repair. The service centers are probably swapping out one large module (not just a single sub-panel) on the TriFold, and that is part of what drives up the cost.
How it compares to other phones and foldables
For older flagships, an out-of-warranty screen replacement can typically range from the low $200s to high $300s. Even in the world of foldables, the cost to repair an inner display has historically ranged into $400–$700 depending on the model and region. At more than $1,100, the TriFold’s primary display repair cost is a matter of 2x what all but a few users would expect to pay for repairing even a premium device — an outlier that correlates with its ambition and complexity.
There’s an economic angle as well: foldables are still a tiny slice of the global market (Counterpoint Research recently estimated their share at sub-2%). The category barely has the scale, nor does it have production runs with enough volume to spread costs around, so those of us who jumped in earlier unfairly shoulder the repair bill.
Practical advice for Galaxy Z TriFold owners
Use a tough, rugged case from day one — preferably one with hinge protection and raised lips around the cover display. Don’t apply excessive pressure on the folded device in a bag, and steer clear of particles in and around the hinge. Avoid pressing the inner screen too hard, and heed Samsung’s advice about compatible styli or accessories.
Before anything bad happens, look up your local repair pricing on Samsung’s service portal, inquire about any one-time promotional discounts, and investigate whether a protection plan is available. Back up data regularly; a complex display repair can mean extended service time, and the worst-case scenario is your entire device ends up being replaced.
Bottom line on Galaxy Z TriFold display repair costs
The Galaxy Z TriFold is a step forward for mobile design, but its repair math is cruel. In Korea, repairing the folding screen can cost as much as a new high-end phone. Even with the 50 percent, one-time discount to at least undo a botch, you’re paying flagship money for a mistake. If you’re eyeing the TriFold, put as much thought into your protection approach as you would the purchase.