Apple’s first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, carries repair prices that rival the cost of a brand‑new flagship. Understanding these numbers helps Vietnamese shoppers decide whether to buy the device, add AppleCare+, or look for alternatives.

Replacing the Duo’s inner folding screen costs $999 if the phone is not covered by AppleCare+. This fee is only $200 less than the $1,199 starting price of a new iPhone 18 Pro in the United States.

In Vietnam, the iPhone Duo is priced at about $2,512 for the 256 GB model and $4,019 for the 2 TB version. Even the cheapest Duo is far more expensive than the $999 screen repair, so a single damage could represent a large share of the purchase price.

Apple lists several other out‑of‑warranty repair fees: $49 for screen‑coating damage, $199 for back‑glass damage, $229 for battery or rear‑camera replacement, $379 for the outer display, $509 for outer display plus back glass, and $1,499 for other major damage. AppleCare+ for the Duo costs about $348 in Vietnam, which would lower many of these costs and even make battery service free under the plan.

Because repairing the inner display alone approaches half the price of a new iPhone 18 Pro, many Vietnamese consumers may feel pressure to purchase AppleCare+ or to avoid the Duo altogether. The high repair fees therefore play a key role in shaping buying and protection choices.