Xiaomi has unveiled the out-of-warranty repair costs for its recently launched foldable smartphones, the Mix Fold 4 and Mix Flip. While the devices have garnered significant attention for their innovative designs and cutting-edge technology, the price tags for replacing damaged components might give consumers pause.

Repair Costs High, Inner Screen Replacement Costs a Premium

The standout figure is the cost of the foldable inner screen. For the Mix Fold 4, replacing this crucial component will set users back a hefty 3,590 yuan ($497), while the Mix Flip’s inner screen is priced at 1,730 yuan ($240). These prices underscore the delicate nature of foldable displays and the potential expense associated with accidental damage.

Other costly components include the motherboards, whose prices fluctuate based on memory configurations. For instance, the top-tier Mix Fold 4 model with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage has a motherboard replacement cost of 2,880 yuan ($398). In comparison, the Mix Flip’s 12GB+256GB motherboard is priced at 2,370 yuan ($328).

While the costs of replacing individual components are high, it’s important to note that Xiaomi also charges labor fees for repairs. These fees are typically around 40 yuan ($5.54) per component.

Here are the complete charts detailing the repair costs for these smartphones:

Xiaomi Mix Flip (12GB+256GB) Spare Parts Prices

Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 (12GB+256GB) Spare Parts Prices

The release of these repair costs provides valuable insights into the potential expenses of owning a foldable phone. While these devices offer unique features and experiences, their fragility and complex design necessitate careful handling.

As the foldable phone market continues to grow, it will be interesting to see how repair costs evolve and whether companies will find ways to make these devices more affordable to maintain. For now, however, the high cost of replacing foldable screens remains a significant factor to consider for anyone looking to purchase these innovative yet delicate smartphones.

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Brands like Samsung, Motorola, Huawei, Oppo, Vivo, and Honor have launched flip-style foldable phones in China. However, the only mainstream brand that hasn’t launched one is Xiaomi. Today, the brand finally released a poster to confirm that the Xiaomi Mix Flip, a flip-style foldable phone, will debut on July 19 in the home market. Xiaomi will announce the Mix Flip alongside other products like the Xiaomi Mix Fold 4, the Redmi K70 Ultra, the Xiaomi Watch S4 Sport, the Xiaomi Smart Band 9, and the Xiaomi Buds 5. Apart from confirming the launch date, Xiaomi has also revealed the design and key specifications of the Mix Flip.

Xiaomi Mix Flip design

The Xiaomi Mix Flip shows that it will be available in three shades, such as black, white, and purple. The purple variant seems to have a dua=tone finish on its lower part.

The entire upper half of the Xiaomi Mix Flip’s back panel is occupied by the cover display, which has two cutouts for the vertical dual camera setup. The cover screen area can be divided into two parts with some software features, which allow the area below the dual-camera setup to show notifications and the remaining area to display the wallpaper.

The top edge of the phone has two holes, which could be for the microphone and an IR blaster. On the other hand, the bottom edge features a SIM slot, a USB-C port, a microphone, and a speaker. The left side of the device appears barren, whereas the right side has a volume rocker and a power key.

Xiaomi Mix Flip key specifications

Xiaomi has officially confirmed that the Xiaomi Mix Flip boasts a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, LPDDR5x RAM, and UFS 4.0 storage. It will pack a 3D vapor chamber cooling unit for heat dissipation and a massive 4,780mAh battery. In addition, its Leica optics have a Summilux large aperture lens.

As per other reports, the Mix Flip will have 12 GB / 16 GB of RAM and up to 1 TB of storage. It is expected to support 67W fast charging and run on the HyperOS-based Android 14.

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