A cracked or broken screen on a Xiaomi smartphone is one of the most common problems faced by owners, unlike a battery replacement or speaker, buying a display requires special care: The market is full of cheap fakes that will start to "glutch" in a month or even knock out the phone, POCO or flagship series Xiaomi 13/14 — How not to overpay for intermediaries?
In this article, we will look at all the legal ways to purchase original screens, from official service centers to trusted Chinese suppliers, you will learn which articles and labels guarantee the authenticity of the part, how to distinguish between the two. OEM-5 key features, and why buying from some sellers on AliExpress can turn into a lock on your phone.
1. Xiaomi’s Official Service Centers: Pros and Benefits
The most reliable, but not always the most profitable way is to contact an authorized service center (ASC), where you are guaranteed to put the original screen with all the features (including Always On Display, under-screen fingerprint scanner and color calibration).
- 🔧 Work guarantee – from 6 months to 1 year (depending on the country).
- 💰 Price – 30-70% higher than the “gray” suppliers (for example, the screen for Xiaomi 13 Pro will cost 15-20 thousand rubles).
- ⏳ Timeframes - from 3 days to 2 weeks (if you need to order a part).
- 📱 Blocking in case of unofficial repairs – some models (for example, POCO F5) They may lose functionality if the screen is not changed in the ASC.
Where to find an official service? Use a map of Xiaomi service centers (only choose those marked as "Authorized"). Beware of "partner" workshops without the Mi logo - they often work with unoriginal parts.
⚠️ Note: In 2023, Xiaomi tightened its policy on "unauthorized" screen replacements. on some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T) After installing the non-original display, Face Unlock stops working and a warning appears: “The screen is not certified».
2.Tested online stores: where to buy OEM-screen-screen
If you are ready to change the screen yourself or in a trusted workshop, you can save money by buying a new one. OEM-The original equipment manufacturer is from trusted suppliers, and the key is to know what to look for:
Top.-5 Stores with original screens for Xiaomi
| Shop | Pluses | Cons | Average price (screen for Redmi Note 12 Pro)+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AliExpress (official stores) | ✅ Low prices, direct supplies from China✅ Possibility of ordering with art. number | ❌ Risk of counterfeiting (you need to check reviews)❌ Long delivery (2-4 weeks) | 6 000 – 9 000 ₽ |
| ETrade Supply | ✅ 100% OEM-detail✅ Quick delivery (DHL, 5-7 days) | ❌ High price.❌ Minimum order - 2 units. | 10 000 – 12 000 ₽ |
| iFixit | ✅ Quality assurance✅ Detailed Replacement Guidelines | ❌ Limited range❌ Delivery to the USA/Europe only | 11 000 – 14 000 ₽ |
| Kimovil | ✅ European warehouse (delivery 7-10 days)✅ Testing every screen. | ❌ Prices are higher than on AliExpress❌ Not all models are available. | 8 500 – 11 000 ₽ |
| eBay (Verified Sellers) | ✅ The ability to find rare models✅ Buyer protection system | ❌ Lots of scammers.❌ High Commission | 7 000 – 10 000 ₽ |
How to choose a reliable seller on AliExpress?
- 🛒 Look for stores with a Gold Crown (Trade Assurance) rating above 98%.
- 📦 The description should include the screen article (for example, XIAOMI L18M OLED Xiaomi 13).
- 📸 Demand a photo of the real product (not stock pictures).
- 💬 Check out the reviews with photos/videos (especially negative ones).
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Before buying, write to the seller: “Is this screen 100% original” OEM From Xiaomi factory? Can you provide invoice or certification? Reliable suppliers will always reply in the affirmative and send documents.
3.How to distinguish the original screen Xiaomi from a fake: 5 key signs
Even if a vendor says the screen is "original," it needs to be checked. Here are 5 authenticity markers to look out for:
- Article and marking The original screen must have a sticker with an article (for example, L18M for Xiaomi 13 or D21M Forged products often have blurry or unreadable labels.
- The original screen has a uniform backlight without yellowness at the edges, and the touch layer does not "backtrack" when pressed. You can check this by slightly pressing on the display turned off - "waves" will appear on fakes.
- The operation of the sensors After installation, check: 📱 Sensor (no dead zones») 🔦 Autobrightness (illumination sensor) 👆 Fingerprint scanner (if any) 🎨 Color rendering (no greenish/blue hue)
Packaging
The original screens come in sealed antistatic packages with the Xiaomi logo or TDK (Xiaomi display maker: Counterfeiting often comes in conventional bubble envelopes.
Checking through MIUI
On some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 12/13) After the screen is replaced, a warning appears in the settings: This device uses an uncertified display. 100% fake.
What happens if you install a non-original screen?
4. Local shops and workshops: how not to run into a “gray” screen
If you need a quick replacement and you don't have time to wait for delivery from China, you can go to the local workshops, but there's an even higher risk of getting a fake.
- 🔍 Check the reputation of the workshop - look for reviews on Yandex.Maps or 2GIS with a photo "before / after».
- 📋 Demand a guarantee – honest workshops give a guarantee of 3 months on screen.
- 💬 Ask about the supplier – if the master refuses to name where he takes the parts, this is a reason to be wary.
- 🔧 Ask to show the screen before installation – compare it to the original photo (can be found on XiaomiToday).
Average prices in Russian workshops (2026):
- Redmi Note 10/11 — 5 000–8 000 ₽ (work).
- Xiaomi 12/12T — 10 000–15 000 ₽.
- POCO F4/F5 — 7 000–10 000 ₽.
- Xiaomi 13/14 Pro — 18 000–25 000 ₽.
⚠️ Some workshops offer “original screens” at a suspiciously low price (e.g. Xiaomi 13 for 8,000). ₽). These are probably Class A replicas.+» — They look similar to the original, but after 2-3 months they begin to burn out or lose sensitivity.
5. Buying with Hands: Risks and How to Avoid Them
On Avito, OLX or thematic forums (e.g, 4PDA) Sometimes they sell original screens at bargain prices, but there's a high risk of fraud:
Check the seller’s profile (registration) > 1 year, positive feedback)
Demand a screen photo with an article and serial number
Make an appointment at the service center (let the master check before payment)
Do not prepay – only cash when you receive it.
Check the screen for performance (connect to the test device)
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Frequent schemes of deception:
- 🎭 «Donor screen: The seller claims to have taken the display off his work phone, but it’s actually a fake.
- 🔄 «Guarantee Exchange – Fraudsters buy cheap replicas and then sell them as “the original, taken from the phone with warranties».
- 📦 «Unopened box – sell screen in original packaging, but inside lies a fake.
If the seller refuses to provide checks, warranty stickers or a test of performance, it is better to refuse the transaction.
6. Self-replacement: is it worth the risk?
Replacing the screen with Xiaomi is a medium-sized task, and if you have experience with small electronics, you can save money on the workshop.
What you'll need:
- 🔧 A set of screwdrivers (PH00, Y00, tweezers).
- 🔥 Hair dryer or a station for heating glue (temperature 80-90)°C).
- 🧲 Screen-take-down suction cups.
- 🛡️ Protective gloves and glasses (glass can crack when heated).
- 📱 New screen + glue (B-7000 or LOCA).
Step-by-step instruction (briefly):
- Turn off the phone and remove the back cover (heating with a hairdryer).
- Turn off the battery (required!).
- Disconnect the screen plumes and gently remove the old display.
- Clean the frame of the old glue (use isopropyl alcohol).
- Apply a new glue and set the screen by connecting the plumes.
- Warm up the screen with a hairdryer for better fixation.
⚠️ Attention: On models with AMOLED-When you replace it, polarization film is often damaged by screens (for example, Xiaomi 13), which causes rainbow spots. If you are not sure about yourself, you better contact the service.
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Replacing the screen on your own deprives you of warranty on your phone (if it is still valid), and on some models (for example, on the phone, POCO F4 GT) After unskilled repairs, LiquidCool (cooling system) ceases to work).
7.Alternatives: When the original screen is not needed
If the budget is limited and the phone is not flagship (e.g. Redmi) 9A or POCO M4 Pro, you can look at quality replicas. They're 2-3 times cheaper, but they have disadvantages:
| Screen type | Pluses | Cons | Price (for the Redmi Note 11) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original (OEM) | ✅ Full compatibility✅ All functions retained | ❌ Expensive.❌ Long delivery | 7 000 – 9 000 ₽ |
| Remark of class “A”+» | ✅ Price 2 times lower✅ Outwardly indistinguishable. | ❌ In 3-6 months, there may be problems with the sensor.❌ Color rendering is worse | 3 000 – 4 500 ₽ |
| Class B replica | ✅ Very cheap.✅ Suitable for temporary replacement | ❌ Poor sensitivity❌ Pixels are fast-burning. | 1 500 – 2 500 ₽ |
Where to buy replicas, if you still decided?
- 🛒 AliExpress (Look for Ranked Sellers) >97% and reviews with photos).
- 🏬 Local parts stores (ask for "Class A screen"+ warranty»).
- 🔧 Some workshops offer replica installation with a 1-3 month warranty.
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Remarks from class “A”+» It is suitable for budget models (Redmi 10, POCO M3), But for flagships (Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Mix Fold) it is better not to risk - saving 3-5 thousand rubles will turn into problems with the display in six months.