Out-of-warranty repairs for Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo can reach $1,499, MacRumors and PhoneArena report.

The folding display alone costs $999 to repair without AppleCare+, The Verge and IGN report.

A new protective cover layer costs $49, according to MacRumors.

A battery replacement for the iPhone Duo runs $229, MacRumors reports.

A folding display is a stack of ultra-thin layers, so repairs mean replacing the whole assembly.

AppleCare+ cuts accidental damage repairs to a modest service fee.

The article says buyers should treat AppleCare+ as part of the purchase decision.

A case can protect the outer display but not the inner folding screen.

Read the full article for more details on iPhone Duo repair costs.