An Insuranceopedia analysis says Galaxy users typically pay $100-$120 per repair, versus about $75 for iPhone users, leaving some Samsung customers paying 30%-60% more.
The gap is linked to Samsung's variable pricing by damage and device, while Apple uses fixed fees; the analysis excludes subscription charges, deductibles and regional pricing.
Higher costs may weigh on Samsung as it pushes premium and foldable phones, while Apple retains about 90% of iPhone upgraders and has widened its global lead in recent years.
Are Samsung repairs truly pricier, or do expensive foldable phones unfairly skew the company's average repair cost compared to Apple?
As Right to Repair laws take hold, will your phone repair bill actually shrink, or will hidden costs simply change form?