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.

F ollowing recent releases in Google’s Pixel series, parts for the new Pixel 9 Pro Fold are now available on iFixit. The most notable addition is the repair kit for the Pixel 9

Get ready to pay up if you're taking on the challenge of repairing a broken Pixel 9 Pro Fold display on your own. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is one of the

While you can’t buy inner screen protectors for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, you can get phone cases which should be able to absorb the shock of a drop better than the phone’s chassis alone. And bear in mind that the non-dust proof devices shouldn’t be taken to the beach, or anywhere particularly dusty.

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.

Other replacement parts for Pixel 9 Pro Fold, like base battery and USB-C charging assembly, are costly as well. Repairing Pixel 9 Pro Fold's inner display yourself is complex, as it takes around 3-4 hours and has 199 steps.

As expensive as they are, foldable phones like the Galaxy Z Fold 6 or the Pixel 9 Pro Fold require a little more care than a slab-style device. A normal phone can take heavier knocks, harder taps, and even withstand more scratches than a foldable simply because of the materials needed to make a foldable work.