Cracked phone screen: repair or replace the phone?

Dropped your phone and now the screen's cracked, or the touch has stopped working in places? It's frustrating, but a screen replacement is one of the most straightforward and worthwhile repairs there is — and almost always far cheaper than a new phone.

Repair is usually the smart choice

Modern phones are expensive to replace, and a screen repair typically costs a fraction of that. If the rest of the phone works fine, fixing the screen gets you back to normal for far less than upgrading — and you keep all your apps, photos and settings exactly as they were. A repaired phone also holds its resale value far better than a cracked one.

The touch has stopped working — is that the screen too?

Usually yes. A phone screen is three bonded layers: the cover glass you can see cracked, the display panel that shows the picture, and the digitiser that senses your touch. They're replaced as one assembly, so a shattered front and dead or patchy touch are the same repair. Lines, black patches, flickering or a screen that stays dark are screen faults I can sort too.

What about the parts?

I use quality screens chosen to match the original, including OLED panels where your phone came with one, so colours, brightness and touch feel right. I'll always tell you exactly what's being fitted before I start, and it's covered by a 90-day warranty.

How much and how long?

It depends on the make, model and whether the phone has an OLED panel — bigger, newer flagships cost more than older or budget models. There's a price list for common iPhone, Samsung and Pixel models on the phone screen & battery replacement page, and most repairs are done the same day. If your battery's also getting tired, it's a good time to sort both — see the signs your battery needs replacing.

Book a repair or message me with your phone model and I'll give you a fixed price.