A broken smartphone screen is one of the most common breakdowns faced by Xiaomi owners. Even a minor crack can eventually lead to a complete inoperability of the display, and replacement prices often come as an unpleasant surprise. In this article, we will examine how much it really costs to change the display on Xiaomi in 2026 – from budget Redmi to flagship Mi and POCO, compare the cost in official services and informal workshops, and explain how to save without risk to the device.
It's important to understand that the price depends not only on the model, but also on the type of damage (glass, matrix, touchscreen only), as well as on the region and status of the service center. We collected current data for Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Belarus so you can estimate the budget before you visit the workshop, plus honest advice on when to repair and when it is more profitable to buy a new smartphone.
What depends on the cost of replacing the display on Xiaomi
The price of a screen replacement can vary by 2-3 times for even one model, and here are the key factors that affect the total amount:
- 📱 Smartphone model: display for Xiaomi 13 Ultra will cost many times more than for the Redmi Note 12.
- 🔧 Breakage type: cracked glass (replacement of only the protective layer) will cost less than a complete replacement of the matrix with a touch screen.
- 🏢 Xiaomi official centers take 20-50% more expensive, but give a guarantee.
- 📦 Part Quality: Original Display vs. Non-Original (OEM, copy).
- 🌍 In Moscow and St. Petersburg prices are higher than in small cities.
For example, replacing glass with POCO X5 Pro in an unofficial workshop can cost $ 3,000 ₽, In the official service with the original display - already 8000 ₽. It is not always more expensive means better: some informal services use quality services. OEM-spare parts that are not inferior to the original.
Comparison of Display Replacement Prices for Xiaomi (2026)
We collected the current prices for the most common models of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO in official and unofficial services, data averaged for Russia (in regions there may be deviations of ± 15-20%).
| Smartphone model | Official service (₽) | Informal service (₽) | Self-sustaining replacement (₽) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redmi Note 12 Pro+ | 12 000 – 15 000 | 6 000 – 9 000 | 4 500 – 7 000 |
| Xiaomi 13 Lite | 18 000 – 22 000 | 10 000 – 14 000 | 8 000 – 12 000 |
| POCO X5 Pro | 10 000 – 13 000 | 5 000 – 8 000 | 4 000 – 6 500 |
| Redmi A2+ | 6 000 – 8 000 | 3 000 – 5 000 | 2 500 – 4 000 |
| Xiaomi 13 Ultra | 35 000 – 45 000 | 20 000 – 28 000 | 18 000 – 25 000 |
Important: The prices of displays for flagships (for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra) can exceed 50% of the cost of a new smartphone, in such cases, repair is often impractical.
If your model is not in the table, focus on the price category:
- 💰 Budget (Redmi A, POCO M): 3 000 – 8 000 ₽.
- 💵 Mid-segment (Redmi Note, Xiaomi) 12T): 8 000 – 18 000 ₽.
- 💎 Flagships (Xiaomi) 13/14, Mix Fold): 20 000 – 50 000 ₽.
Official service vs. informal workshop: where cheaper and more reliable
The choice between official and informal service is always a compromise between price, quality and warranty, and let's look at the pros and cons of each option.
🔹 Official Xiaomi Service Center
Pros:
- ✅ Original parts with warranty (usually 6-12 months).
- ✅ Preservation of factory tightness (important for moisture protection).
- ✅ Diagnosis before repair (sometimes reveal hidden breakdowns).
Cons:
- ❌ Prices are 30-100% higher than in informal workshops.
- ❌ Long repair time (from 3 days to 2 weeks).
- ❌ Often refuse to repair smartphones with traces of self-opening.
🔹 Informal workshop
Pros:
- ✅ Prices are 40-60 lower%.
- ✅ Quick repairs (often in 1-2 hours).
- ✅ We are ready to deal with any problems, including "hopeless" cases.
Cons:
- ❌ The risk of running into poor-quality spare parts (especially for garage masters).
- ❌ No job guarantee or minimum job guarantee (1-3 months).
- ❌ Possible problems with water protection after repair.
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If the smartphone is warranty, the official service can replace the display for free (provided that the breakdown is not the fault of the user).
How do you choose a reliable workshop? Pay attention to:
- 📌 Reviews on Yandex.Maps, Google Maps, 2GIS.
- 📌 Availability of certificates (e.g, ISO 9001 for electronics repair).
- 📌 Work and spare parts warranty (minimum 3 months).
- 📌 Preliminary diagnosis (free or for a nominal fee).
Self-replacement of the display: is it worth the risk
Replacing your own screen can save up to 50 percent of the cost, but it's not for everyone, so let's look at when it's worth it and when it's best not to take risks.
When you can try it yourself:
- 🔧 You already have experience in the smartphone.
- 🔧 A model with a simple design (for example, Redmi). 9A, POCO M3).
- 🔧 You are ready to buy a quality display (OEM original).
When it's best not to take risks:
- ⚠️ Smartphone warranty (self-repair it cancels).
- ⚠️ Models with adhesive display mounting (for example, Xiaomi) 12/13 series).
- ⚠️ No special tools (suction cup, mediator, hair dryer for heating glue).
Buy the original or OEM-display|Purchase a set of tools (screwdrivers, suckers, mediators)|Download the Disassembly Guide for Your Model|Prepare the workplace (clean, with good lighting)|Have a spare battery (in case of a plume breakage)-->
Cost of tools for single replacement:
- 🔨 Set of screwdrivers (Torx) T3–T5, Phillips 00): 300–800 ₽.
- 🧲 Screen suction cup: 200–500 ₽.
- 🔥 Hair dryer for heating glue: 1000–3,000 ₽ (It can be replaced with a home, but carefully).
- 📱 New display: from 2,000 ₽ (b/y to 15,000 ₽ (flagship).
⚠️ Warning: If you replace yourself, you may be at risk of damaging the plumes, battery or motherboard, and if you're not sure, you should contact the service. AMOLED-screens (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro), where the matrix is very fragile.
Hidden costs: what else will have to spend when replacing the display
Many people forget that in addition to the cost of the display and the work, there may be additional costs, and this is what often comes out of the repair process:
- 🔋 Battery replacement: if the battery is damaged when the screen is removed (from 1,500) ₽).
- 🔌 Replacement of the touchscreen plume: if it broke during disassembly (from 1000) ₽).
- 🛡️ Recovery of moisture protection: new glue and sealant (500–1,500) ₽).
- 🔄 Data transfer: if the smartphone does not turn on after repair (from 500) ₽).
- 🚚 Delivery: if you order a display from another city (300-1000) ₽).
For example, when you replace the display with the Redmi Note 11 Pro in an unofficial service, you may be told that the final price is 7000. ₽, But after the showdown, it turns out that a new plume is needed (+1 500 ₽) and sealant (+800 ₽). Total: 9,300 ₽ instead of the promised 7,000 ₽.
⚠️ Warning: Always require a fixed-price pre-diagnosis, which honest workshops provide free or low-cost (200-500) ₽), whichlater is credited to the cost of repair.
Another nuance is the warranty on the smartphone, and if the device is warranty, the official service can refuse to repair it if:
- 🔹 There are traces of self-automatics.
- 🔹 The display was replaced earlier in the unofficial service.
- 🔹 The failure occurred due to the fault of the user (for example, a fall in the user’s body).
When repair is inexpedient: 5 times when it is better to buy a new smartphone
Sometimes it's so expensive to replace the display that buying a new phone becomes a smarter decision.
- 💸 The cost of repairs exceeds 60% of the price of a new smartphone. Example: replacing the display on the Xiaomi 12 Pro costs 25 000 ₽, A new smartphone can be bought for 40 000 ₽. In this case, the repair is unjustified.
- ⚡ The battery is over 70 percent worn out, and if the battery is dead and the display is broken, you'll get a phone that's not as self-contained after the repair.
- 🚀 Your model is outdated (released over 3 years ago) and smartphones older than 2020-2021 often don’t support newer versions. MIUI Repairing this device is wasted money.
- 🔧 Not only is the matrix damaged, but the motherboard is damaged, and if the fall affects not only the face, but also the brains of the phone, repairs can take weeks and cost half the cost of a new machine.
- 📉 There are better deals on the market, like repairs. POCO X3 Pro for 10,000. ₽ You can buy a new Redmi Note 12 for $15,000. ₽ better-characterized.
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Before agreeing to expensive repairs, check the prices for used smartphones of your model on Avito, Yule or OLX. Sometimes it is more profitable to sell a broken phone for spare parts and buy a new one.
If you still decide to repair, try to save:
- 🛒 Look for shares in service centers (sometimes discounts up to 30%).
- 🔄 Check whether the extended guarantee is valid (for example, from a bank when buying on credit).
- 🤝 Talk to a bartering master (for example, give away an old battery in exchange for a discount).
Step-by-step: how to save on the replacement of the display
If you are determined to repair your smartphone, here is an algorithm that will help you reduce costs without losing quality:
- 🔍 Diagnostics. First, identify what's broken: 📱 If the screen is cracked, but the image is there - it is enough to replace the glass. 🖥️ If the image is missing or there are artifacts, you need to replace the matrix. ☠️ If the phone does not respond to touch – the problem in the touchscreen or plume.
- 📞 Compare the prices. 3–4 service (official and unofficial) and request an estimate.Clarify: Cost of spare parts (original)/OEM/Cost of work, time of repair, availability of warranty.
- 🛒 Buy the part yourself. Many services agree to work with your display if you bring it yourself: 🌍 AliExpress (cheap, but long wait). 🏬 Local parts stores (e.g. Fix-Price for tools). 🔄 Groups in Telegram or Avito (you can find used displays in good condition).
- 🤝 Arrange a discount. Don't hesitate to bargain! Arguments for lowering the price: 💬 "Another service offers cheaper, but I want to come to you because of the reviews". 💬 "I'm ready to pay in cash today". 💬 "I can bring my own glue/tools".
Demand a check and a guarantee.
Even in an unofficial service, you must have a document on the work done. The minimum guarantee is 3 months.