iPhone screen replacement parts in the UK range from around £24.98 for older, budget LCD models up to £149.98 for the newest original-specification OLED panels — the model and panel type (LCD vs OLED) matter far more to price than which repair route you choose. This guide breaks down current pricing across the range, explains exactly why the gap is so wide, and helps you work out whether LCD or OLED is the right choice for your model and budget.
iPhone 16 family: current prices
| Model | Screen type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone 16 | OLED | £139.98 |
| iPhone 16 Plus | LCD | £34.98 |
| iPhone 16 Plus | OLED | £145.98 |
| iPhone 16 Pro | LCD | £45.98 |
| iPhone 16 Pro | OLED | £149.98 |
| iPhone 15 | LCD | £24.98 |
| iPhone 15 Pro | LCD | £29.98 |
For iPhone 11–14, current pricing is confirmed on each model's dedicated guide rather than repeated here, since prices move with stock: see our iPhone 14, 13, 12 and 11 guides for exact current figures.
Why does price vary so much?
Direct answer: two things drive it — panel type and model age/demand. LCD (in-cell) panels are consistently the budget option across the range; OLED panels, especially original-specification ones on newer models, cost several times more. Older models are generally cheaper across the board as parts supply matures and manufacturing costs settle.
The full price spread, ranked
Looking at the 16-family alone, the six-fold difference between the cheapest option (iPhone 15 LCD at £24.98) and the most expensive (iPhone 16 Pro OLED at £149.98) isn't a pricing inconsistency — it reflects two genuinely different products bundled under the umbrella term "iPhone screen". An in-cell LCD panel on an older, well-supplied model sits at one end; an original-specification LTPO OLED panel on the newest Pro model sits at the other. Treating these as directly comparable, as some price-comparison content does, misleads buyers into expecting a single "iPhone screen price" that doesn't reflect reality.
LCD vs OLED: what the price difference actually buys you
Within any given model where both options exist (16 Plus, 16 Pro), the OLED option isn't simply a more expensive version of the same thing — it's a different display technology. OLED panels light each pixel individually, producing deeper blacks and richer contrast; LCD panels rely on a backlight, which is inherently cheaper to produce but doesn't match OLED's contrast performance. Both are fully functional repairs. The price gap reflects manufacturing cost and closeness to original specification, not a functional compromise on the cheaper option. See our full LCD vs OLED comparison for the complete breakdown.
How to pick the right budget for your model
| Your priority | What to choose |
|---|---|
| Lowest possible cost, short-term fix | LCD option where available, or oldest-generation model pricing |
| Closest match to original display quality | OLED option, particularly original-specification listings |
| Keeping the phone long-term | OLED, if budget allows — better resale/trade-in perception and closer to factory feel |
| Newer Pro model with ProMotion/always-on display | OLED — LCD alternatives won't replicate LTPO adaptive refresh behaviour |
Part cost vs professional fitting
The prices above are for the part only. Fitting it yourself removes labour cost entirely — see our DIY iPhone screen guide for the full process. Buying the part here and paying a technician for fitting only is typically cheaper than a shop supplying their own part, since you avoid their parts markup while still getting professional fitting if you're not confident doing it yourself.
What UK high-street repair shops typically charge, for comparison
We don't operate physical repair shops ourselves, so this is a general market observation rather than our own pricing, but publicly advertised fitted screen repair pricing for recent iPhone models commonly runs from roughly £80 at the low end to £160 or more for Pro-tier OLED repairs, depending on the shop and model.1 Compared against our part-only prices in the table above, the gap between "buy the part and fit it yourself" and "pay a shop for parts and labour together" is substantial across every model we stock — often saving well over half the total cost for anyone willing to fit the screen themselves or pay a technician for labour only.
Why older iPhone screens are consistently cheaper
Beyond the LCD/OLED split, model age itself drives price down over time for a straightforward supply-side reason: as a model ages, more manufacturers enter the aftermarket parts supply chain for it, competition increases, and manufacturing processes mature and become more efficient. A brand-new model like the iPhone 16 Pro has fewer established aftermarket suppliers and higher component costs in its first year or two; by the time a model reaches the age of the iPhone 15 in our table, that competitive and manufacturing maturity has generally pushed prices down meaningfully, even accounting for panel type.
A worked example: same fault, three different total costs
To make the price spread concrete, consider a cracked screen on three different phones with essentially the same fault. On an iPhone 15, the LCD part costs £24.98; DIY fitting is free, giving a total repair cost under £25. On an iPhone 16 Plus, choosing LCD keeps the cost to £34.98, or choosing OLED for closer-to-original quality raises it to £145.98. On an iPhone 16 Pro, the same choice ranges from £45.98 (LCD) to £149.98 (original LTPO OLED). The fault is identical in every case — a broken screen needing replacement — but the total cost varies by roughly six times depending purely on model and panel choice. This is why quoting a single "iPhone screen repair cost" without specifying model and panel type is close to meaningless as a figure.
Does buying the cheapest option ever cost you more overall?
Rarely, but it's worth being aware of one scenario: if you choose the cheapest LCD option on a model where OLED-specific features exist (like the 16 Pro's ProMotion), and later decide you miss those features enough to redo the repair with OLED, you've effectively paid for two screens instead of one. This isn't a reason to avoid LCD — for most buyers it remains the sensible, fully-functional choice — but it's worth making the LCD-vs-OLED decision deliberately once, considering your actual usage of any model-specific features, rather than defaulting to the cheapest option without checking what you might be giving up.
Model-specific guides
- iPhone 16 screen replacement: full guide
- iPhone 16 Plus screen replacement: full guide
- iPhone 16 Pro screen replacement: full guide
Trust and support when you order
Every screen in the table above ships with our standard 30-day returns cover for faulty items, dispatched same working day when ordered before 4pm on a weekday. If you're unsure which model or screen type applies to your phone, our UK-based customer service team is available 10am–6pm to help confirm before you buy.
Delivery & returns
- Same working-day dispatch on orders placed before 4:00pm, Monday to Friday.
- 30-day returns if an item arrives faulty.
- UK-based customer service, 10:00am to 6:00pm.
Frequently asked questions
What's the cheapest iPhone screen to replace?
Generally the LCD option on older or Plus/standard models — currently the iPhone 15 at £24.98 and the iPhone 16 Plus LCD at £34.98 are among the lowest-priced in the range.
Why is the iPhone 16 Pro screen more expensive than the iPhone 15?
Newer models with original-specification OLED/LTPO panels command a higher part price than older or LCD-equipped models, and newer models also have fewer mature aftermarket suppliers competing on price yet.
Does the price include fitting?
No — these are part prices only. Fitting it yourself is free; a repair shop adds labour on top.
Is a cheaper LCD screen a worse repair than OLED?
No — both fully restore display and touch function. LCD is a genuine, fully-functional repair at a lower price point; the difference is panel technology and colour/contrast performance, not repair quality.
Why do iPhone screen prices vary so much between sources online?
Different sellers may quote LCD or OLED pricing without specifying which, or blend part-only and fitted prices together. Always confirm exactly which panel type and whether fitting is included before comparing prices across sources.
Will iPhone screen prices change over time?
Yes — prices move with stock and supply, generally trending down as a model ages and parts become more widely available. Check current listings rather than relying on older pricing information.
How much does a high-street shop charge to fit an iPhone screen?
Publicly advertised fitted pricing commonly runs from roughly £80 to £160 or more depending on the shop and model, well above buying the part and fitting it yourself.
Why are older iPhone screens cheaper even at the same panel type?
More aftermarket suppliers compete on an older model's parts over time, and manufacturing processes mature, which pushes prices down as a model ages.
Can choosing the cheapest screen option ever cost more in the long run?
Rarely — only if you later decide you miss OLED-specific features (like ProMotion on the Pro) enough to redo the repair. For most buyers, LCD remains a sensible, fully-functional choice with no downside.
Is there one single "iPhone screen repair cost" figure worth quoting?
No — the cost varies by roughly six times depending on model and panel choice, which is why we break pricing down by model and type rather than quoting a single figure.
1. Indicative UK high-street repair pricing from publicly advertised third-party sources, current at time of writing — not The Repair Plus's own service, as we do not offer in-person fitting. Prices vary by shop and change frequently.