Xiaomi has announced the repair costs associated with its 18 Fold foldable smartphone. The price for replacing the motherboard for the highest configuration, which includes 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage, is set at 5,930 yuan (approximately $885). The foldable screen replacement begins at 3,600 yuan (about $538) for the standard model, which features a 7.58-inch internal display, roughly one-third of the phone's starting price of 10,999 yuan. For the Ceramic Special Edition, the screen replacement cost is slightly higher at 3,800 yuan (around $567). To replace the external 5.38-inch display, customers will need to pay 750 yuan (approximately $112).
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The cost of the motherboard varies depending on the configuration. For the 12 GB + 256 GB model, the cost is 3,900 yuan (about $582). The 12 GB + 512 GB model costs 4,300 yuan (approximately $642), while the 16 GB + 512 GB configuration is priced at 4,600 yuan (about $687). Thus, the motherboard for the top-tier version represents nearly 40% of the smartphone's price, as the 16 GB + 1 TB model sells in China for 14,999 yuan.
For chassis repairs, replacing the rear cover for standard versions costs 250 yuan (approximately $37), while the Ceramic Special Edition with a ceramic back panel costs 1,045 yuan (around $156).
Other components are more affordable, with costs including a 6,000 mAh battery priced at 259 yuan (about $39), the front camera for 40 yuan (approximately $6), the main camera for 200 yuan (about $30), the telephoto camera at 190 yuan (around $28), the ultra-wide camera at 55 yuan (approximately $8), a charging device for 100 yuan (about $15), and a cable costing 19 yuan (approximately $3).
All prices listed are recommended retail prices for parts. Additional labor fees may apply at service centers, and delivery charges may be incurred for repairs conducted remotely.