The screen is one of the most important parts of any phone. Therefore, it's no surprise that it can be pricey to repair. It's certainly likely to be costly to repair it at the Apple Repair Center.
Here's why.
In an investigative report by CBC News, it was revealed that "Apple often overestimates the cost of repairs to its products." Based on the news piece, Apple may also opt to replace certain parts instead of repairing them because it's not profitable to do at scale. Hence, the higher cost at an Apple Repair Center.
But that's not much different from other major brands, like Samsung, which charge similar or higher prices for screen repair by the company.
Fortunately, iPhone screen repair is considerably cheaper at independent iPhone repair stores like UBrokeiT.
To give you a clearer picture, here are the latest iPhone screen replacement costs in the United States, as of December 2020.
iPhone Screen Repair
iPhone Model Apple Repair (Out of Warranty) uBrokeiT Savings
iPhone 11 Pro Max $ 329 $ 280
iPhone 11 Pro $ 279 $ 200
iPhone 11 $ 199 $ 90
iPhone XS Max $ 329 $180
iPhone XS $ 279 $ 120
iPhone X $ 279 $ 110
iPhone XR $ 199 $ 80
iPhone 8 Plus $ 169 $ 70
iPhone 8 $ 149 $ 65
iPhone 7 Plus $ 169 $ 65
iPhone 7 $ 149 $ 65
iPhone 6s Plus $ 169 $ 65
iPhone 6s $ 149 $ 60
iPhone 6 Plus $ 149 $ 55
iPhone 6 $ 129 $ 50
iPhone SE (2020) $ 129 $ 65
iPhone SE $ 129 $ 50
iPhone 5s $ 129 $ 50
And if you're wondering why screen repair is more expensive than some other repairs, the following table shows the estimated cost comparison between all the phone's components. You'll note that the display is one of the costliest parts of the phone.
Components
iPhone X A1091 iPhone XS Max A1921
applications processor/modems $66 $72
battery $6 $9
connectivity and sensors $17 $18
cameras $42 $44
display $77 $90.50
memory $45.35 $64.50
mixed-signal/ RF $23.31 $23
power management/audio $14.16 $14.50
other electronics $32.51 $35
mechanicals/housings $45.71 $58
test/assembly/supporting materials $24.55 $24.50
total $395.44 $453
Your location might also play a role in the cost of your iPhone screen repair.
"Why can't I find cheaper iPhone screen repair near me?"
Well, maybe you simply don't have any independent iPhone repair store nearby. The only option you may have is the pricier Apple Repair Center or Apple Authorized Service Providers.
You're in luck if you live in Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Culver City, Venice, Marina del Rey, Playa del Rey, Pacific Palisades, or West LA. UBrokeiT offers affordable and professional iPhone repair services in Los Angeles and those surrounding areas.