No one wants to fork out hundreds or even thousands of pounds without planning for it. However, when you accidentally damage your phone, this can easily happen – whether you get repairs or an entirely new device. But the question is – is it cheaper to repair or replace an iPhone?
We all know that neither one is cheap, but there definitely is a winner if you are looking to save money. Even so, it’s important to remember the age of the device and the extent of the damage, as both of these should play a role in whether you choose to repair or replace your iPhone – but this is a decision that you need to make.
Here at imFixed, we can help you with a wide variety of tech problems. From how to transfer data from Android to iPhone and how to fix an unresponsive mute switch to whether you can straighten a bent iPhone, what to do if your iPhone isn’t syncing to iCloud, and more.
Benefits of Repairing iPhones
There are numerous benefits to consider when you choose to repair your iPhone instead of replacing it. Below, we will focus on the three that you are definitely going to want to know about.
Better for the Environment
First and foremost, repairing your iPhone is better for the environment than purchasing an entirely new one. Despite new iPhones being released every year, it goes without saying that a lot of resources are needed to manufacture these, and there is a notable carbon footprint.
When you choose to repair your iPhone, you are lessening your own environmental impact. According to the Public Interest Research Group, if we all held onto our phones for just an extra year the reduction in emissions would be the equivalent to taking over 600,000 cars off the road, and we could reduce the material demand for manufacturing by over 40 millions pounds per day.
You Keep All Your Personalisations
A huge part of our modern iPhones is personalisation, and this can take a while to get just right. When we choose to repair our devices, we get to keep all our hard work and enjoy a familiar device rather than dealing with a new, blank slate iPhone.
Granted, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of getting a new iPhone and figuring it out, but this simply isn’t always necessary.
Lower Risk of Data Loss
The final major benefit of repairing your iPhone is the fact that you won’t need to (or, rather, shouldn’t need to) worry about the potential of losing all your data. Of course, we always recommend backing your data up to iCloud, but for people who haven’t done this, replacing your iPhone can result in losing all of your most cherished memories – from messages to photos.
Please note – we say ‘lower’ risk of data loss, because accidents can always happen that may require data wipes. However, even then, it can be possible to get it back.
Is It Cheaper to Repair or Replace an iPhone?
So, is it cheaper to repair or replace an iPhone? The answer is definitely to repair the device wherever possible. Even so, it’s important to remember that repairs can add up, and there may well be a point where it would be more cost-effective to simply purchase a new or refurbished device than go through with repairs, and that is okay.
At the end of the day, you need to take care of your bank account, too, and we understand that dealing with these price points is not always easily done.
How Much Does a New iPhone Cost?
Depending on the iPhone model, you can expect to pay £1,600 on the top end for newer models, and still several hundred for older models in most cases. While you can get discounted prices for refurbished iPhones, these will still probably be more expensive than one or two repairs.
For perspective, here are a few price points for different iPhone models new, depending on their storage:
- iPhone 12 – £449
- iPhone 13 – £499
- iPhone 14 Plus – £699
- iPhone SE – £429–£579
Repair Costs For…
Below, we will go through the different repair costs for the parts of an iPhone so that you can see the price differences for yourself. Please remember that there may be additional repair types for the new iPhone 16 due to the extra buttons.
Screens
A screen repair may be necessary for broken glass or severe cases of screen burn-in. Here are the prices at imFixed:
- 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
Cameras
Cameras are crucial, and repairing them can be expensive – but not as pricey as purchasing a new iPhone. Here are the prices at imFixed:
- iPhone 15 Pro Max – £65 (front); £95 (rear)
- iPhone 15 Pro – £65 (front); £95 (rear)
- iPhone 14 Pro Max – £120 (front); £120 (rear)
- iPhone 14 Pro – £120 (front); £120 (rear)
- iPhone 13 Pro Max – £100 (front); £180 (rear)
- iPhone 13 Pro – £100 (front); £150 (rear)
- iPhone 12 Pro Max – £65 (front); £110 (rear)
- iPhone 12 Pro – £65 (front); £95 (rear)
Software Fixes
From random shutdowns and app crashes to getting no service, software issues are more common than you might think. These are the prices you can expect at imFixed:
- iPhone 15 Pro Max – £35
- iPhone 15 Pro – £35
- iPhone 14 Pro Max – £25
- iPhone 14 Pro – £25
- iPhone 13 Pro Max – £45
- iPhone 13 Pro – £65
- iPhone 12 Pro Max – £35
- iPhone 12 Pro – £35
Water Damage
Water damage can result in your iPhone dying, so it might be useful to know how to restore lost data in case this ever happens. Below are the water damage costs at imFixed:
- iPhone 15 Pro Max – £35
- iPhone 15 Pro – £35
- iPhone 14 Pro Max – £65
- iPhone 14 Pro – £65
- iPhone 13 Pro Max – £45
- iPhone 13 Pro – £45
- iPhone 12 Pro Max and older – £35
Back Cover
Dropped your phone? The back cover might need replacing, and here are the prices you can expect at imFixed:
- iPhone 15 Pro Max – £75
- iPhone 15 Pro – £75
- iPhone 15 – £75
- iPhone 14 Pro Max – £65
- iPhone 14 Pro – £65
- iPhone 14 – £65
- iPhone 13 Pro Max – £120
- iPhone 13 Pro – £120
- iPhone 13 – £65
- iPhone 12 Pro Max – £99.99
- iPhone 12 Pro – £75
Other Repair Costs
Below is a lost of additional costs for different repairs at imFixed:
- Power Button: £25–£45
- Battery Replacement: £25–£65
- Full Diagnostic Service: £15
- Charging Port: £45–£65
- Wi-Fi Repair: £25–£100
- Microphone: £25–£65
- SIM Reader: £25–£65
- Vibration: £20–£65
- Loudspeaker: £25–£100
- Earpiece: £45–£65
imFixed Can Help You
It goes without saying that repairing iPhones is not a cheap task. However, when faced with the alternative of buying a new device, the repair costs are very reasonable. Of course, if your old iPhone is beyond repair, or you think it’s time to get a new device, buying a second-hand iPhone is always a good option, as these are as good as new with the proper service.
If you want to find out more about how to fix a variety of problems yourself without needing to come into a repair shop, why not check out our other articles? Find out why your iPhone is hot to the touch, why its display is dim, why it won’t pair with your car, and what to do if your iPhone freezes during calls, or is even dropping calls.
We’re curious – are you thinking of picking up the new iPhone 16? The repair costs will be higher for these, but if you’re wondering ‘is it cheaper to repair or replace an iPhone?’, it will still be more cost-effective to repair wherever you can.
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