Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphones often face the unpleasant situation when a favorite device falls or is mechanically impacted. A broken screen is not just an aesthetic defect, but a serious obstacle to using a gadget. The cost of replacing a display becomes a key factor in deciding whether to repair the device or buy a new one.
The question of how much Xiaomi’s matrix costs doesn’t have one universal answer, because pricing depends on many variables: the device model, the type of technology used (IPS or OLED), the quality of components and the region of purchase, and in this article we will discuss in detail the price ranges, types of screens and pitfalls that you can encounter when ordering a spare part.
The Chinese giant’s modern smartphones are equipped with advanced AMOLED and LCD panels that are technologically complex to manufacture, which is why the price of the original matrix can be up to 70-80% of the cost of the device itself. Understanding the pricing structure will help you not overpay and choose the best option to restore the functionality of your gadget.
Factors Affecting Display Pricing
The first thing that determines the total amount of the check is the technological type of screen. Budget models of the Redmi Note series are often equipped with a high-end screen. IPS-Matrices that are cheaper to manufacture and replace: Xiaomi Mi and Xiaomi flagship series 13/14 stock OLED-panels with high refresh rate and support HDR10+.
The second important aspect is the origin of the parts. There is a clear division into original components (OEMs) and copies of different quality classes on the market. The original matrix always comes in a factory frame with already installed speakers and plumes, which makes it easier to install, and copies often require repainting, which increases the workload of the master.
⚠️ Note: Low matrix prices often indicate poor color reproduction or lack of oleophobic coating. Cheap analogues may not support True Tone function or DC Dimming.
The cost is also affected by the presence of a frame: screens assembled with a frame cost more, but their installation takes less time and reduces the risk of dust falling under the glass. A separate matrix without a frame is an option for experienced users who are ready to carefully carry all the components from an old broken module.
- 🔍 Type of matrix: OLED always more expensive IPS because of the complexity of technology.
- 🏭 Manufacturer: Original (Samsung, TCL) or third-party factory (Guangsheng, BOE).
- 📦 Set: the presence of a frame, battery and adhesive base in the kit.
- 🛡️ Protection: presence of Gorilla Glass Victus or analogues.
Screen classification: Original, Copy and OEM
It's hard to understand the terms of the parts market, because the original is a piece that's either off the assembly line or licensed by a brand, and it has perfect color reproduction, the right brightness, and full performance, and it's the maximum cost of these modules, but it also has the lifespan of a new device.
The term OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) is often used by sellers to refer to quality copies. In fact, these are matrixes produced in the same factories as the originals, but with simplified technology or not passed the strict quality control of the Xiaomi brand. They can slightly inferior in brightness or have thicker bezels.
How to tell a fake by packaging?
There is also a category of "Copy" or "High Copy": these are budget replacements that work, but have a number of disadvantages: underreported resolution, poor viewing angles, lack of a proximity sensor (sometimes), or incorrect work of the fingerprint scanner built into the screen, which can be 2-3 times lower than the original price.
⚠️ Note: When buying a copy of a class "A" or "AA" be sure to check the multi-touch. Cheap matrices often have "dead zones" or improperly work out multiple touches.
The choice between these categories depends on your plans for the device. 2-3 It's often enough to make a temporary solution or sell a machine. OEM-analogue.
Average prices for matrixes for popular models
Parts cost varies depending on the year of production and popularity of the model. Old models are almost impossible to find the original, the market is filled with copies. OLED-panels.
Below is a table with the estimated prices in the Russian spare parts market at the moment, prices are indicated for a module assembled with a frame (the most popular option).
| Model of the device | Type of matrix | Price (Original/OEM) | Price (Copy) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redmi Note 10 Pro | AMOLED | 4500 - 5500 rubles. | 2800 - 3200 rubles. |
| Poco X3 NFC | IPS LCD | 3000 - 3800 rubles. | 1500 - 2000 rubles. |
| Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite | AMOLED (thin) | 6000 - 7500 rubles. | 3500 - 4000 ruble. |
| Redmi Note 12 | AMOLED | 5000 - 6000 rubles. | 3000 - 3500 ruble. |
| Xiaomi 13 Pro | LTPO OLED | 12,000+ rub. | 7000 - 8000 rubles. |
As you can see from the table, the price gap between the original and the copy can be significant. AMOLED Matrixes even in the class of copies remain more expensive IPS-similar because of the high cost of materials.
Replacement cost: self-owned or service?
If you're wondering how much a Xiaomi matrix costs, remember to add the cost of replacement work to that amount. In authorized service centers (ASCs), the price is made up of the cost of a premium part and a fixed cost of work, which is the most expensive but safest way to keep the warranty (if it's still valid).
Private workshops offer more flexible prices, and they're often willing to set up your own part, charging only the work, but you lose the warranty on the part itself, because the shopkeeper can't be responsible for the quality of the screen you bring.
Self-replacement is an option for those who are friends with a soldering iron and thin plumes. You will need special tools: a suction cup, mediators, a heating dryer or heating pad, as well as adhesive B-7000 or T-7000.
- 🛠️ Tools: set of screwdrivers, sucker, plastic shoulder blades.
- 🔥 Heating: Necessary to soften the glue under the back cover.
- 🧹 Cleaning: alcohol and lilac-free wipes to remove old glue.
- 🧪 Fixing: rubber harnesses for tight fit of screen during drying.
☑️ What to do to replace the screen
⚠️ Attention: If you replace yourself, damage the main speaker plume or charging plume, which are often glued to the back cover.
Installation and calibration nuances
After the new matrix is physically installed, the device may require software configuration. AMOLED-After the replacement, the screens require white and touch screen calibration, and this is done through an engineering menu or special utilities.
The code ##6484## or #4636## is often used to enter the engineering menu. The testing menu (CIT) can check all sensors, vibrations and color channels. If the touchscreen is not working correctly, you may need to reconnect the plume.
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Before final assembly of the phone, be sure to connect a new matrix and check the image with the device on, this will avoid re-disassembly in the event of a marriage.
It's also important to pay attention to the adhesive base, so if you change the screen without the bezel, the old adhesive needs to be removed completely, otherwise the new module will fall unevenly, and dust will fall into the gaps. Use a quality adhesive specifically designed for electronics that remains elastic after drying.
Where to buy: risks and guarantees
Buying a matrix is a lottery, if you don't choose trusted suppliers. Large sites like AliExpress offer a wide range of options, but long delivery and difficult returns in the event of marriage. Local radio parts stores provide you with a visual view of the product before buying, but the price will be higher there.
When ordering online, carefully study reviews, especially those with a photo of the screen on. Pay attention to the presence of "lights" on the edges, the uniformity of the backlight and the operation of the proximity sensor. A good seller always indicates the quality class of the matrix (Original, Copy AAA, Copy AA).
Don't chase the lowest price. A cheap matrix can burn out in six months or lose its brightness. In the context of a smartphone that you use for hours a day, saving 1,000 rubles may not be worth the spoiled nerves and vision.
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The best choice is to buy a module assembled with a frame from a seller with a rating of at least 95% and the presence of video reviews for a particular model.