Phone Repair vs Buy New
Screen, battery, back glass — when to repair
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Phone Repair vs Buy New: ROI Calculator
Decision matrix for screen, battery, back glass, water damage. Phone age + remaining life + repair cost + replacement cost combined into single Repair / Replace / Upgrade verdict.
How to use this tool
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Repair details
Type, cost, OEM vs 3rd party.
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Phone status
Age, remaining usable life.
- 3
See decision
Repair / replace battery / new phone.
Frequently Asked Questions
OEM vs 3rd party repair?
OEM (Apple Authorized, Samsung Care): pricier, original parts, retains water resistance, no warranty void. 3rd party: 30-50% cheaper, often non-original screen/battery, may void warranty + lose water resistance.
Screen replacement worth it?
iPhone screen: $130-330 OEM. Phone < 3 yrs old + good battery: yes. Phone 4+ yrs + bad battery: no, replace whole device. Cracked screen alone in 1-2 yr phone: always repair.
Water damage?
Liquid damage = expensive (often $300+ even at OEM). Half-life of water-damaged phone short — corrosion continues. Often: time to replace device.
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