Motorola Moto G Screen Replacement UK: Every Model, Cost & How to Choose the Right Part

If your Motorola Moto G has a cracked screen, a black display, or touch that's stopped responding, the fix is almost always the same part: a replacement screen assembly, priced from £14.98 to £40.59 in the UK depending on your exact model. The repair itself is straightforward. What actually trips people up is the Moto G range: Motorola has released more than 30 distinct Moto G variants since 2019 (G7 through G84, plus Power, Play, Stylus and 5G editions), and their screens are not interchangeable. This guide covers every current model, the real UK price for each, how to confirm the screen is actually the fault before you spend anything, and how to choose between LCD and AMOLED, OEM and aftermarket, and DIY versus professional fitting.

Is it definitely the screen, or something else?

Direct answer: if your Moto G still vibrates, rings, or shows a charging light when the display is black, cracked or unresponsive, the screen assembly has failed and a replacement resolves it. If there's no response at all — no light, no sound, no vibration — the fault is more likely the battery or motherboard, and a new screen won't fix that.

On the Moto G range, the outer glass, the touch-sensing digitiser and the display panel are bonded together as a single assembly. This is worth knowing before you search further: you cannot buy just the glass or just the digitiser separately for almost any Moto G model, so whichever of the three has failed, the fix is the same part. Our dedicated guide to diagnosing cracked glass, dead touch and display faults covers this in more depth, and our black-screen diagnostic guide walks through the "life signs" checks specifically.

Why the Moto G range is so easy to get wrong

Most guides to Moto G repairs skip straight to a single model and a single price. That's the wrong starting point, because the single biggest cause of a failed DIY repair on this phone line isn't a fitting mistake — it's ordering the wrong screen. Motorola has run the Moto G name across numbered generations (G7, G8, G9, G13, G14, G20, G22, G31, G34, G35, G42, G50, G53, G54, G60, G64, G84), plus Power, Play, Plus and Stylus editions within many of those generations, plus separate 4G and 5G internal variants of some models. A "Moto G8" and a "Moto G8 Power" share a name and a rough silhouette; they do not share a screen. If you take one thing from this guide before you order anything, it's this: confirm your exact model number, not just the marketing name on the box.

Find your exact Moto G model before you order

1. Check Settings. Open Settings, scroll to About phone (sometimes filed under System), and look for Model or Model number. This shows an alphanumeric code such as XT2173 (Moto G31) or XT2091-3 (Moto G9 Power) — this code is the precise identifier, more reliable than the marketing name alone.
2. Check the physical label. If the phone won't power on — often exactly why you're here — the same model code is printed on a small label under the SIM/SD card tray, or on the original retail box if you kept it.
3. Cross-check by generation and edition. If neither of the above is available, narrow it down by generation number and edition name (Power / Play / Plus / 5G). These are genuinely different internal models, not marketing variants of the same hardware.

Our dedicated Moto G model identification guide covers this with more worked examples if you're still unsure after the steps above.

Moto G screen replacement cost by model (UK, live prices)

The prices below are for the replacement display assembly — the part you fit yourself or hand to a technician. They vary by screen technology (LCD/TFT versus AMOLED), whether the frame is included, and how current the model is. Click through to buy directly; always confirm the price and stock on the product page before ordering, since prices move with supply.

Not seeing your exact model above? Browse the complete, current range in Moto Screen Replacement parts. For the two most-searched current models specifically, we've published deeper guides: Moto G54 screen replacement and Moto G84 AMOLED screen replacement. A dedicated Moto G cost guide also breaks down how these prices compare to professional fitting in more detail than we can fit here.

For context, UK repair-price comparison services put professional third-party screen replacement — part and labour together — from around £65 upward for Motorola devices.¹ Buying the part yourself and fitting it, or buying it and paying a technician for labour only, is the cheaper route in almost every case.

LCD or AMOLED: what's the real difference?

Most of the Moto G range — the G7 through G64 generations, and every Power, Play and budget variant — uses LCD or TFT LCD display technology. The G84 5G is the exception among current stock: it uses an AMOLED panel, a fundamentally different display technology where each pixel emits its own light rather than relying on a backlight behind an LCD layer. This typically produces deeper black levels and richer contrast, and it's reflected in the price: £40.59 for the G84 against the £15–£24 typical of the LCD-equipped models. If you're not certain which technology your phone uses, the individual product listing states it explicitly — check before ordering, since AMOLED and LCD assemblies for the same phone are not interchangeable even when a model happens to offer both historically.

OEM or aftermarket — does it matter?

Screens marked "OEM" in our range are sourced to match Motorola's original specification: same panel type, same connector, built to the original tolerances. Unmarked listings are quality aftermarket equivalents from third-party manufacturers. Neither is a compromise dressed up as a repair — they're a genuine choice between cost and factory-original colour accuracy. If you're a repair shop fitting for a customer who's specifically asked for original-spec parts, or you're keeping the phone as a primary daily device long-term, OEM is the closer match. If the phone is a secondary device, or you simply want it working again at the lowest realistic cost, a quality aftermarket screen restores full function at a lower price point. Our OEM vs aftermarket Moto G screens comparison goes through this trade-off model by model.

DIY or a technician — which should you choose?

A Moto G screen swap sits in the moderate-difficulty band: more involved than a battery replacement, considerably more forgiving than working on a folding-phone hinge or an under-display fingerprint sensor. If you're comfortable with small tools and a bit of patience, DIY removes the labour cost entirely. Here's the general process; our full step-by-step Moto G fitting guide covers tool selection and troubleshooting in more depth.

1. Power off the phone completely and remove the SIM/SD tray.
2. Remove the back cover or open the frame, depending on your model's construction — some Moto G models use a removable back cover, others require gently heating the screen edge to release adhesive.
3. Disconnect the battery first, before touching any other connector — this is the single most important safety step in any phone repair.
4. Remove the screws securing the display assembly, keeping track of screw positions since lengths sometimes differ by location.
5. Disconnect the display and digitiser cables carefully, lifting connectors straight up rather than pulling at an angle.
6. Lift out the old screen assembly and transfer any components that stay with your original phone rather than the new screen — check whether your replacement is screen-only or a full assembly with frame first.
7. Connect the new display assembly and power the phone on to test the screen and touch response before fully reassembling.
8. Once confirmed working, reassemble fully.

If at any point you're not confident, it's entirely reasonable to stop and hand the job to a local technician — you can still supply the part yourself and save on the shop's parts markup, which is usually the more expensive half of a professional repair quote.

Is it worth repairing an older Moto G, or better to replace the phone?

For almost every current Moto G model, the maths favours repair. Even at the top of our range — the G84's £40.59 AMOLED panel — that's a small fraction of what a comparable replacement phone costs. The exception is when the screen isn't the only problem: a failing battery, a cracked frame and a worn charging port stacked together start to approach the value of upgrading instead, particularly on an older, slower model you'd likely replace soon regardless. Our dedicated repair-vs-replace comparison works through this decision in full, including how to weigh a second-hand replacement phone against a straightforward repair.

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.

Repairing a different brand?

We stock and cover parts beyond Motorola — see our Samsung Galaxy screen replacement guide or our Google Pixel screen replacement guide.

Frequently asked questions

Do Moto G replacement screens come with the frame?

It depends on the model — some are supplied as a screen-and-frame assembly, others as screen-and-digitiser only. Check the individual product listing for your exact model before ordering, as this varies across the range and affects how the fitting process goes.

Will replacing my Moto G screen affect the fingerprint sensor?

Fingerprint sensor placement varies across the Moto G range — many models use a rear-mounted sensor that's physically separate from the screen assembly, so a screen swap typically doesn't disturb it. We can't confirm this for every generation with certainty, so check your specific model if this matters to you.

How much does a Moto G screen replacement cost in the UK?

Parts at The Repair Plus range from £14.98 to £40.59 depending on model and screen type. See our full Moto G cost guide by model for the complete breakdown, or the full collection for current pricing.

Is it worth repairing an older Moto G, or better to replace the phone?

In almost every case where the screen is the only fault, yes — the part cost is a small fraction of a replacement phone. We break down the exceptions in Is It Worth Repairing a Moto G Screen?

What's the difference between a Moto G screen with and without a frame?

A "with frame" screen includes the metal chassis the display sits in, so you transfer your internal components into the new framed assembly rather than separating a glued panel from the old frame — generally an easier repair. A screen-only replacement means reusing your existing frame.

Can I fit a Moto G screen myself without experience?

Many first-time DIYers succeed with careful preparation, the right tools, and patience — see our step-by-step fitting guide. If you're not confident, buying the part and paying a technician for fitting only is a reasonable middle ground.

Why do some Moto G screens cost so much more than others?

Screen technology (AMOLED versus LCD) is the biggest single factor, followed by whether the frame is included and how current the model is. The G84's AMOLED panel costs roughly double the typical LCD-equipped models in the range.

Are aftermarket Moto G screens reliable?

Quality aftermarket screens fully restore display and touch function. The meaningful difference from OEM is colour-accuracy match to the original factory panel, not reliability — see our OEM vs aftermarket comparison for the full picture.

1. Third-party UK repair-price comparison data (not The Repair Plus's own pricing), referenced for cost context only — verify current rates directly with any repair provider.