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Refurbished vs Aftermarket vs Genuine

Three ways to fix a cracked screen. Here’s how they stack up.

Best valueGenuine quality
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Green tick = yes. Grey cross = no.

Best value RefurbishedOur service ££
Aftermarket LCDCopy screen £
New GenuineManufacturer part £££££
Genuine display quality
Cost-effective
Keeps your phone's value
No "non-genuine part" warning
Battery-friendly
Lifetime warranty
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What each one means

Refurbished

Your original display with new glass. Genuine quality, lower price.

Aftermarket LCD

A cheap copy screen. Duller colours, grey blacks, more battery drain.

New genuine

A brand-new manufacturer screen. Best if your display itself is broken.

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Typical prices for the same phone. Exact prices vary by model.

New genuine screenaround £500
Manufacturer replacement
Refurbished by usaround £70
Your genuine display, new glass

That’s roughly £430 back in your pocket.

Good to know

Quick answers

Why do aftermarket LCD screens look worse?

They swap your phone’s OLED panel for LCD technology, so blacks look grey, colours are flatter and battery use can go up.

What is the “non-genuine part” warning?

Newer iPhones can flag a screen that isn’t the phone’s original. Refurbishing keeps your original display, so there’s no warning.

When should I buy a new genuine screen?

When the display under the glass is damaged: black spots, coloured lines or no picture. Refurbishment only works when the display still works.

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