Phone screen replacement costs in the UK vary enormously by brand and model — from under £20 for an older iPhone LCD panel to well over £100 for a current-generation Samsung or Pixel flagship OLED, and higher still for foldables. This guide is the central index: real pricing patterns by brand, plus direct links to our full model-by-model breakdowns for iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, Motorola, OnePlus, Oppo, Vivo, and foldables. Use it to find your exact model fast, or to understand how pricing compares across the market before you buy a part or book a repair.
How screen replacement pricing breaks down by brand
| Brand | Typical DIY part price range | Display tech |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone (LCD models) | £15-£35 | LCD |
| iPhone (OLED models) | £45-£140+ | OLED/Super Retina XDR |
| Samsung Galaxy A-series | £10-£40 | AMOLED |
| Samsung Galaxy S-series | £70-£120+ | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Google Pixel | £10-£70+ | OLED (Actua on Pixel 11) |
| Motorola | £15-£50 | AMOLED/LCD depending on tier |
| Foldables (any brand) | £100-£300+ | Foldable OLED with hinge assembly |
The pattern holds across every brand: OLED costs more than LCD, flagship costs more than mid-range, and foldables cost dramatically more than either because the display, digitiser, and hinge are usually sold as one inseparable assembly rather than a simple screen swap. See our iPhone & Samsung screen replacement cost guide for the full DIY-vs-professional pricing breakdown and buying advice that applies across brands.
How to actually find your exact price
The fastest route is model-specific, not brand-specific: phones within the same brand can vary by £50 or more depending purely on generation and tier, so "how much does an iPhone screen cost" is a less useful question than "how much does an iPhone 13 Pro Max screen cost." Use the category guides below to jump straight to your brand, then either open the specific model article linked or search our full catalogue by exact model name — most model-specific replacement screens are stocked with the price shown directly on the product page, which is the single most reliable number since it reflects live stock rather than a historical average.
What actually drives the price difference within each brand
Four factors explain almost all of the spread inside any single brand's lineup, and they apply identically whether you're looking at Apple, Samsung, Google, or any other manufacturer in this index:
- Display technology — LCD is consistently the cheapest tier; OLED/AMOLED costs more to manufacture and handle.
- Whether the digitiser and frame are fused — a full assembly-with-frame costs more as a part but is often simpler to fit than a bare panel.
- Part grade — genuine/OEM-pull, high-quality aftermarket, and budget aftermarket carry different price points at every tier, on every brand.
- Model age and production volume — very new flagships command a premium; older, high-volume models are cheaper because parts are produced at greater scale and more suppliers compete on price.
iPhone screen replacement guides by model
- iPhone Screen Replacement Cost UK: Every Model Compared — the full cross-model price table.
- iPhone 16 Plus Screen Replacement — cost, LCD vs OLED, and fitting.
- iPhone 16 LCD vs OLED Replacement Screens — which to buy and why the price gap exists.
- iPhone & Samsung Screen Replacement Cost UK (2026) — our flagship cross-brand guide with DIY step-by-step instructions.
Samsung Galaxy screen replacement guides by model
- Samsung Galaxy Screen Replacement UK — cost and parts for every A and S model.
- Samsung Galaxy A23 Screen Replacement — 4G & 5G, OEM vs aftermarket.
- Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Screen Replacement — full UK guide.
- Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Screen Replacement — older-flagship pricing.
Google Pixel screen replacement guides by model
- Google Pixel Screen Replacement UK: The Complete 2026 Guide (Pixel 6 to 9) — the full cross-generation index.
- How Much Does a Google Pixel Screen Replacement Cost in the UK? — 2026 price guide.
- Google Pixel 9, 9 Pro & 9a Screen Replacement.
- Google Pixel 7 Pro Screen Replacement.
- Google Pixel 6 Screen Replacement.
- Pixel 11 Screen Replacement & Broken Screen Repair Cost — pricing expectations for the just-launched range.
Other brands: Motorola, OnePlus, Oppo, Vivo
- Motorola Moto G Screen Replacement UK — every model, cost, and how to choose the right part.
- Motorola Moto G84 Screen Replacement — AMOLED display guide and cost.
- OnePlus Nord 6 Screen Replacement & Broken Screen Repair Cost.
- Oppo Reno 16 Screen Replacement & Broken Screen Repair Cost.
- Vivo V80 Screen Replacement & Broken Screen Repair Cost.
Foldable screen replacement guides
Foldable screens are priced and repaired completely differently from flat-phone screens — see our dedicated foldable phones hub for the full breakdown, or jump straight to a specific model:
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Screen Replacement
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra Screen Replacement
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 Screen Replacement
- Motorola Razr Fold Screen Replacement
iPad and tablet screen replacement
DIY part price vs walk-in shop price: what's the actual gap?
Across every brand in this index, the gap between buying the part yourself and paying a professional to source and fit it typically runs £50-£150, covering labour, diagnostics, and a warranty on the fitting itself. That gap is remarkably consistent whether you're repairing a budget Motorola or a flagship Samsung, because labour and overhead — not the part — make up most of the difference. If you're comparing our DIY part prices against a quote from a local repair shop, you're not comparing like for like unless the shop quote is for parts only; a full-service quote naturally includes work you'd otherwise be doing yourself.
Screen protection: preventing the repair in the first place
Regardless of brand, a tempered glass or film screen protector combined with a case that has raised edges is the cheapest form of insurance against ever needing any of the guides above — a few pounds spent on protection is trivial next to even the cheapest LCD screen replacement, let alone a flagship OLED or foldable repair. This is worth factoring into total cost of ownership when comparing brands: a phone with a genuinely more repair-prone design (thin bezels, edge-to-edge curved glass, minimal screen protrusion protection) may cost more in cumulative screen protector and case spending over its life than a more conservatively designed device, even before any actual repair happens.
How our screen replacement pricing compares to the wider UK market
Independent UK market data puts professional (technician-fitted) screen replacement in a £74.95-£279.95 range across popular models, with a sample median around £199.95 — our own DIY part prices, linked throughout this hub, consistently sit well below that professional-fitted median because you're paying for the component only, not labour, diagnostics, or a fitting warranty. That gap is the entire rationale for a confident DIYer or a repair shop buying stock: source the part directly and either fit it yourself or add your own labour margin on top, rather than paying someone else's full markup for a part you could buy independently.
Why does OLED cost so much more than LCD?
OLED panels are more expensive to manufacture, more fragile during handling and fitting, and deliver better contrast and colour accuracy than the LCD panels found on older and budget-tier phones — this is true across every brand covered above, not just one manufacturer. If your phone uses an LCD screen, you're in the cheapest repair bracket available regardless of brand; if it's a current-generation flagship, expect an OLED price whichever manufacturer made it. Check your specific model in the category guides below rather than assuming — some manufacturers keep LCD panels on surprisingly recent budget and mid-range models specifically to hold the price down, so display technology doesn't map perfectly onto release year.
DIY vs professional repair: does the brand change the calculation?
Not fundamentally — the DIY-vs-professional cost gap (typically £50-£150 covering labour, diagnostics, and fitting warranty) holds across every brand in this index. What does change by brand is repair complexity: some manufacturers use more heavily adhesive-sealed designs or more fragile flex cable routing than others, which is covered in the model-specific guides linked above. Our main screen replacement guide includes full DIY step-by-step instructions that apply with minor variation across most modern phones.
Grade matters as much as brand: OEM vs aftermarket vs refurbished
Whichever brand and model you're repairing, the part grade you choose — genuine/OEM-pull, high-quality aftermarket, or budget aftermarket — affects both price and quality as much as the brand itself does. Our OEM vs aftermarket vs refurbished parts guide covers this in full, aimed particularly at repair shop owners sourcing at volume across multiple brands.
For repair shop owners: sourcing across multiple brands
Most UK repair shops don't specialise in a single manufacturer — a typical walk-in day mixes iPhone, Samsung, and Pixel repairs, with the occasional Motorola, OnePlus, Oppo, or Vivo job depending on your local customer base. The practical sourcing lesson from comparing pricing across all the brands above: stock depth on your top three or four most-requested models matters more than chasing the absolute cheapest unit price on any single brand, since a customer turned away because you're out of stock costs more in lost business than a few pounds saved per unit. Our phone repair parts inventory guide and wholesale supplier checklist go into this in more depth, and our trade account → page covers volume pricing across the full multi-brand catalogue.
Repair vs replace: does brand affect the decision?
Not materially — the same rule of thumb applies regardless of manufacturer: repairing is usually the better financial decision if the total repair cost is under roughly 30% of the phone's current resale value and it still receives software updates. What does vary by brand is how long that software support window lasts (recent Pixel and iPhone generations both now commit to around seven years of updates, which strengthens the repair case specifically for those brands' newer models). See our full repair-vs-replace decision guide for the complete framework.
Frequently asked questions
Which phone brand has the cheapest screen replacement?
Older or budget-tier LCD-screen phones across any brand are cheapest to repair, typically £15-£40 for a DIY part. Current-generation OLED flagships from any manufacturer — iPhone, Samsung, or Pixel — sit in a similar £70-£140+ range once you compare like-for-like display technology.
Is Samsung or iPhone screen replacement more expensive?
Broadly comparable once you match display technology and model tier — flagship Galaxy S-series and flagship iPhone OLED screens land in a similar price band, while budget A-series Samsung and older LCD iPhones are both towards the cheaper end.
Why are foldable screen replacements so much more expensive?
Foldable screens combine the display, digitiser, and often the hinge assembly into a single, more complex, lower-volume manufactured part than a flat-phone screen, which pushes replacement cost significantly higher across every foldable brand.
Do you have a screen replacement guide for my specific phone?
Very likely — this hub links to our guides for iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, Motorola, OnePlus, Oppo, Vivo, and foldables. If your exact model isn't listed above, search our full parts catalogue directly by model.
Is it cheaper to buy the screen myself than pay for a full repair?
Almost always, yes — buying the part directly and fitting it yourself typically saves £50-£150 compared with a professional repair across every brand covered here, though it requires basic tools and carries some risk if you're inexperienced with the specific model's teardown.
Does a more expensive phone always mean a more expensive screen?
Generally yes, but not perfectly — display technology (LCD vs OLED) and part production volume matter more than the phone's original retail price alone. A high-volume older flagship can sometimes have cheaper replacement parts than a lower-volume, newer mid-range model with a less common panel.