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Galaxy S7 edge screen replacement is $270, are you currently paying phone insurance?

By Daniel Petrov

Updated: Apr 07, 2016, 7:16 AM

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Galaxy S7 and S7 edge are very easy to crack when dropped on both sides (image courtesy of CNET)

Shattering the display of your pricey new Galaxy S7 edge will result in not only heartache, but also significant financial pain, inflicted upon you by the grandmaster of all screens curvy and bendy - Samsung.

Galaxy S7 edge screen replacement is $270, are you currently paying phone insurance?

We probed the phone maker, and it turns out that it will cost you about $270 to replace a broken S7 edge display in the US, while Samsung promises that it will be restored to its full specifications, waterproof chassis and all, plus it offers a fairly reasonable turnaround time of about a week to ten days.

Still, nearly three Benjamins to replace the screen of a phone that cracks very easily when dropped without protection is a bitter pill to swallow, so we were curious if you have ever gone with any of those insurance payment plans that carriers, third-party firms, and even Samsung or Apple themselves now offer. For a fairly modest monthly payment, and a not-so-modest deductible, insuring a phone like the S7 edge might be worth it in the longer run, and even just for a screen crack.

Other phones don't have flexible panels with plastic instead of glass substrates, though, so replacing their most expensive part isn't that steep (about $150 for the 6s Plus, 3D Touch and all), so insurance may come up as unneeded luxury. Are you currently paying for phone insurance to offset your clumsiness? Tell us in the poll below, and chime in the comments whether you have carrier, phone maker, or a third-party option.

Are you currently paying for phone insurance?

797 Votes

Yes

28.61%

71.39%

$1299 ⁹⁹

$2099 ⁹⁹

$800 off (38%)

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Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena from 2010 to 2025, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.