Damaged your screen and wondered, “can you replace the front glass on an iPhone”? We will go through what you should know before tossing your iPhone aside for a new one, and if repairing the damage is an option.
At imFixed, we offer local tech repairs in Manchester, Oldham, and Rochdale to help you with all your devices, including battery replacements. We also supply accessories such as cases and holders, Apple screen protectors, chargers, and cases, so that you can keep your tech running like it should be.
We also cover issues like iPhones that won’t charge, connect to Wi-Fi or read SIM cards, issues with sound quality on calls, why people can’t hear you through your phone, and even why your iPhone won’t vibrate.
Types of Damage to the Front Glass on Your iPhone
There are different types of damage that will determine if you need to repair your phone screen or not. If you took precautionary measures and fitted your iPhone with a screen protector, then you are far less likely to need to repair or replace the screen in the first place.
With that being said, a screen protector won’t save your device from the shockwave of a fall. Your screen can still shatter if you drop the iPhone from high enough – especially if you are not using a quality case that is manufactured to absorb the shock.
Most screen protectors will do a fantastic job at preventing your screen from getting scratches and from point impact, but they do not have the strength to prevent the glass from shattering from a height.
Does All Damage Need to be Fixed?
Thankfully, not all damage to your iPhone’s screen actually needs to be fixed. If there are superficial scratches, these might be more of an eyesore than anything else – not pleasant to look at, but not harmful in any way. In this case, you do not need to get your screen repaired, and you can try out some DIY kits if you really want to reduce the scratches.
More serious damage to your phone screen, however, can be dangerous to the device. This can be some cracks through the glass or the glass getting completely shattered. If this happens, it can allow water to get through the cracks to the rest of the device – much like if the glass on the back of your phone were to break. In this case, the level of waterproofing would go down, or the device would not be waterproof any more.
If the front glass on an iPhone is severely damaged, it can also be dangerous for you to use, and you could hurt yourself. Glass is sharp, and it’s easy to cut yourself if you aren’t careful.
Can You Replace the Front Glass on an iPhone?
So, can you replace the front glass on an iPhone? You definitely can, and we would recommend that you do it as soon as you are able. Repairing or replacing the screen of your iPhone will protect both you and the device, make it better to use, and keep the phone running for longer.
As we have mentioned in several other blog posts about Apple repairs, we always recommend going to a trusted shop that uses genuine Apple parts rather than third-party parts. This is because the Apple parts are higher quality and will make your device look, feel, and work how it should. Third-party parts are a much lower quality and can look and feel different, with screens having worse resolutions and even yellowing over time.
Is it Worth Replacing the Front Glass?
It is 100% worth repairing a broken screen on an iPad (and any device, really) instead of buying a new one. This is for several reasons, but the most important one for the majority of people is probably the cost.
iPhones are not cheap products, with new models going for up to £1,599 in the UK. Comparing the price of a brand-new device vs a screen repair, it only makes sense to opt for repairing the product. At imFixed, replacing the screen of an iPhone 15 Pro Max will cost £550 – it isn’t cheap, but it is roughly a third of the price of a 1TB iPhone 15 Pro Max.
If you are someone who is aware of their carbon footprint, then you would also want to replace the front glass on an iPhone in order to be more environmentally-friendly. Just one iPhone requires around 3,400 gallons of water to be produced, and the carbon footprint of global smartphone production is equivalent to the Philippines’ annual CO2 emissions.
The only time when it wouldn’t be worth replacing a broken screen on your iPhone would be when the model is very old and problematic, or there are a variety of other issues such as battery or camera problems, water damage, or hardware or software issues that mean the cost of repair would be equal to or even more than the cost of a new device.
How Much Does it Cost?
Getting your iPhone screen repaired can cost several hundred pounds or just a few quid, depending on the type of phone you have. For newer and more expensive models such as the iPhone 15 Pro Max, you can expect to pay around £550 for a front glass repair. For old models like the iPhone 5 or 6, £20 is the going price.
So, because of the range of cost, it’s crucial to protect your iPhone screen from the get-go. This is even more important if you like to stay up-to-date with iPhone models and go for the newest and fanciest options available – their repair costs reflect their value!
At imFixed, we charge the following prices for repairing the front glass of your iPhone:
- iPhone 15 Pro Max – £550
- iPhone 15 Pro – £500
- iPhone 15 – £200
- iPhone 14 Pro Max – £520
- iPhone 14 Pro – £500
- iPhone 14 – £100
- iPhone 13 Pro Max – £400
- iPhone 13 Pro – £280
- iPhone 13 – £65
- iPhone 12 Pro Max – £75
- iPhone 12 Pro – £60
- iPhone 12 – £60
- iPhone 11 Pro Max – £60
- iPhone 11 Pro – £50
- iPhone 11 – £45
- iPhone XS Max – £55
- iPhone XS – £40
- iPhone SE (3rd gen) – £55
- iPhone 6 – £20
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iPhone 5 – £20
Can You Replace it Yourself?
You can absolutely replace the front glass of an iPhone yourself, but this isn’t the easiest thing to do – especially if you don’t know your way around tech repairs. If you don’t know what you’re doing, there is always a chance that you will do more harm than good.
Because of this, we will always recommend taking your broken device to a trusted repair shop to get it looked at, unless you have full faith that you can do it. If you do wish to go down the DIY-route, make sure you find in-depth tutorials to help you through it and follow along carefully to avoid any mistakes.
imFixed Can Help You
Screen repairs are necessary if you have damaged the front glass on your iPhone, but you need to make sure that you get quality parts from a trusted source. Third-party parts will be a much lower quality and will impact how you use the device.
So, can you replace the front glass on an iPhone? You absolutely can get screens repaired – but they don’t usually come cheap. At imFixed, screen repairs can set you back anywhere from £20 to £550, depending on the iPhone model you have. With this in mind, it’s always best to protect your screen as soon as you get your device, because you paid enough for it as-is!
If you are experiencing a tech issue that you need help with, why not check out our articles and guides? From failed software updates and speaker problems to broken power buttons, or front cameras, we have blogs to help you figure it out.
