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Phone Screen Repair Cost

Last Updated on December 27, 2023
Written by CPA Alec Pow | Content Reviewed by Certified CFA CFA Alexander Popinker

The phone is never missing from our pockets; we carry it with us everywhere and check it very often. That is why, inadvertently, we can drop it off. Most of the time, it slips between our fingers, and the chances of the phone screen breaking will be very high.

Even if it is not the most expensive component of a mobile phone, the screen may still affect your budget, especially if you are not financially prepared for such a service.

How Much Does Phone Screen Repair Cost?

The costs of repairing a phone screen are influenced by many factors including the make and model of the phone, the company performing this service, and whether or not you have a warranty or protection plan. However, the average cost of a screen repair would be $45 to more than $320.

The price estimate mentioned above should include the labor and the necessary parts. Genuine parts will always be used by the manufacturer, while a third-party cell phone repair service will use third-party components.

In the table below you will find the price estimates for repairing the screen of some of the most common mobile phones at the manufacturer or at a third-party repair shop.

Cellphone Average Repair Price
Google Pixel $140
Amazon Fire $135
iPhone
  • $85 to $160 with third-party
  • +$139 to $179 out of warranty with Apple
  • $39 w/ AppleCare
LG G $175
HTC ONE $185 to $295, depending on the exact model
MOTO G $185
LG Stylo $175
Nexus $220
MOTO X $185
Nokia Lumia $185 to $270, depending on the exact model
Sony Xperia $135
Samsung Galaxy $185 to $295, depending on the exact model

In case you are using an Apple mobile phone and have AppleCare+, you will pay around $39 to repair your phone’s screen. On the other hand, if you don’t have a warranty, depending on the exact iPhone model you will have to pay anywhere between $139 and $179.

You might also like our articles about the cost of a laptop screen replacement, cell phone charging port repair, or luxury phones.

Also, Samsung performs authorized repairs at an average cost of $280, but if have bought the Samsung Protection Plan then you will be charged only $85.

According to a CNET study, if you choose to repair your phone’s screen at a third-party repair facility, you would pay around $280 for a Samsung Galaxy S7 and anywhere between $110 and $260 for a Samsung Galaxy S5.

At the walk-in screen repairs offered by uBreakiFix and Google Pixel, you will pay around $155 for the Pixel XL and almost $135 for the Pixel.

What are the extra costs?

Be prepared to pay for the shipping fees in case you have your phone’s screen fixed through an online service. For example, at Apple, you will have to pay around $8 to send the phone to them and bring it back to you.

Important things to consider

Fixing a Broken ScreenThe warranty offered by the manufacturer or retailer does not cover the repair or replacement of a broken screen on the phone and this is because we are talking about a shock to which the smartphone was subjected, not at all a possible factory failure.

You can go with the broken phone directly to one of the authorized services of the company that produced the phone or to other third-party services. However, for the devices under warranty, any damage suffered by your phone must be mediated only by the manufacturer.

How can I save money?

The next time you’re looking for a new phone, trade in the old one for credit even if it has a cracked screen. You may be eligible for an early upgrade or anything that can reduce the cost of purchasing a new device.

Protect your phone with an extended warranty plan or a high-end case to prevent the hassle of cracked screens in the future.

You can save a lot of time and money by getting multiple quotes ahead of time. The majority of the repair shops will be delighted to offer you several options for pricing. Moreover, usually, these have lower costs than the manufacturers. For instance, you will have to pay less to have your iPhone’s screen fixed at an independent shop instead of going directly to an Apple store.

On Amazon and other related retailers, there’s a DIY kit that includes everything you need to perform screen replacement. It comes with detailed step-by-step instructions and all the parts needed.

If the broken screen isn’t affecting your phone’s functionality, then you can simply deal with it. Of course, this will depend on what type of phone it is and how dangerous that particular issue may seem for your personal safety.

Alec Pow
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