Replacement of the screen on Xiaomi Mi 8: prices 2026, where cheaper and how not to overpay

The Xiaomi Mi 8, launched in 2018, is still popular with users due to its balanced performance and affordable price in the secondary market. However, even such a reliable device is not immune to drops, bumps or factory defects of the screen. If your Mi 8 display appears cracked, broken pixels or sensor no longer responds to touch, a replacement screen becomes inevitable.

The cost of repairs can vary depending on many factors, from the type of damage and screen model to the region and the status of the service center. In this article, we will analyze the current prices for replacing the display for the Xiaomi Mi 8 in 2026, compare the offers of official and informal workshops, and also tell you how to avoid cheating during repairs. You will learn where it is more profitable to fix the phone – in an authorized service or from private craftsmen, and what hidden costs can occur in the process.

Original vs. Non-Original Screen: Which One Should You Choose?

The first thing the Xiaomi Mi 8 owner faces when replacing the screen is choosing between the original and analog display. Original parts are manufactured by the same supplier as for the factory assembly, but they can cost more than the price of the smartphone itself in the secondary market. Non-original (or "analogues") are cheaper, but often inferior as color rendering, brightness and durability.

Here are the key differences:

• 🔹 Original screen: full compliance with factory parameters, firmware compatibility guarantee, no problems with Auto Brightness and True Tone. Price: from 8 000 to 12 000 rubles (depending on the supplier).
• 🔸 OEM-Original Equipment Manufacturer: manufactured in the same factory as the original, but supplied not through Xiaomi, but through third parties. Quality close to the original, price: 5 000-7 000 rubles.
• 🔺 High quality analogue (A)+ grade: minimal differences from the original, but there may be problems with color calibration. Price: 3,500-5,000 rubles.
• 🔻 Budget analogue (C grade): low price (2000-3500 rubles), but a high risk of defects - broken pixels, uneven backlighting, poor sensor sensitivity.

It’s important to understand that cheap displays often don’t support Always On Display (if it was activated on the original screen) and may have problems with the light sensor, and some non-original displays require EDL flashing to work properly, which adds another 1,000-1,500 rubles to the cost of repair.

⚠️ When replacing the screen with Xiaomi Mi 8, the wizards often offer "universal" displays that are compatible with several models (Mi 8). SE, Mi 9 et al. These screens may not display colors correctly or have offset speaker/sensor openings. Always check if the display is specifically designed for the Mi 8 (codename: dipper).

How much does it cost to replace the screen in 2026: a comparison of prices

The cost of repairs depends not only on the type of screen, but also on the region, the status of the service center and the complexity of the work. Below is a table with the current prices for June 2026 for Moscow, St. Petersburg and the regions of Russia. Note that the table shows the prices for work only - the cost of the spare part is paid separately.

If you add up the cost of work and spare parts, then a full replacement of the screen on the Xiaomi Mi 8 in 2026 will cost:

• 💰 In a private workshop: 5,500–8,500 ₽ (analogue+).

Prices in the regions may differ by 10-20% in the lower direction, but there is a higher risk of running into poor-quality parts. For example, in Yekaterinburg or Novosibirsk, replacing the screen on an analogue will cost 4,500-6000 rubles, and in small cities - from 3,500 rubles.

Where to repair: pros and cons of options

The choice of service depends on your priorities: reliability, speed, price or warranty. Let's take a closer look at all the options.

1. Official Xiaomi Service Center

Pros:

• ✅ Work and parts warranty (usually 6-12 months).
• ✅ Only original or certified ones are used. OEM-screen.
• ✅ Diagnosis before repair (free if you agree to the repair).

Cons:

• ❌ Highest price (30-50% more expensive than in private workshops).
• ❌ Long term repair (from 3 to 7 working days).
• ❌ Some cities do not have official centers, you have to send your phone to another region.

2. Authorized Xiaomi Partners

These are workshops that have a contract with Xiaomi, but are not official service centers. OEM-spare parts and give a guarantee, but prices are lower by 15-25%.

Example of network: "Speaking Service", "TechnoDoctor", "Top Service".

Private workshops and home renovations

The most budgetary option, but also the riskiest one, and you can save up to 40 percent here, but:

• ⚠️ There is no warranty for spare parts (often the cheapest analogues are installed).
• ⚠️ Risk of damaging other components (e.g. battery plume or camera).
• ⚠️ Possible problems with screen calibration after replacement.

If you choose a private workshop, you must:

4. Self-substitution

For experienced users who are willing to take risks, you will need:

• 🔧 Set of screwdrivers (Torx) T3, T4, cross-section).
• 🔥 Solding station or hair dryer for unplugging the screen.
• 📱 New screen (recommended) OEM or+ grade).
• 🧲 Suction and mediators for careful removal of the display.

Cost of tools: from 2 000 rubles (if you buy new ones), risks: damage to plumes, battery rupture, incorrect operation of the sensor after replacement.

⚠️ Attention! When you replace your screen on Xiaomi Mi 8, be sure to turn off the battery before work begins! A short circuit can disable the motherboard. If you are not sure about your skills, you better contact the professionals.

Hidden costs: what else can be imposed on?

Many service centers and workshops practice "extra services" that can significantly increase the final cost of repairs, and this is what they most often offer to pay for over the screen and work costs:

• 🔋 Replacement of adhesive/sealer (500–1000) ₽): It is necessary to protect against dust and moisture, but some masters impose "premium glue" at an inflated price.
• 🔄 Screen calibration (1000–1500) ₽): It is only valid for non-original displays, but sometimes included in the check by default.
• 🔧 Diagnosis (300-800) ₽): In official services, it is usually free if you agree to a repair.
• 📦 Packaging/delivery (200–500) ₽): if you're mail-ordered.
• 🔄 Flip-flashing EDL (1 000–1 500 ₽): Some analog screens are required, but not always warned in advance.

To avoid overpayment:

1. Before repair, require a detailed estimate indicating each service.
2. Ask why you need a procedure (for example, if you offer calibration for the original screen – it is superfluous).
3. Compare prices in several workshops – the spread can reach 30-40%.

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Before you hand over the phone for repair, take a picture of its condition (cracks, scratches) and make a backup copy of the data, which will help avoid disputes if after repair new defects appear or files are lost.

What if there are problems after the screen is replaced?

Even after professional repairs, malfunctions can occur, and here are the most common problems and ways to solve them:

If problems appear immediately after repair, do not try to fix them yourself - contact the workshop where the replacement was carried out. Under the law on consumer protection, you have the right to free repair of defects during the warranty period (if any).

If the workshop refuses to correct the defects, write a complaint to the head with the requirement:

1. Free re-repair.
2. Refund of money (if the defect is unsolved).
3. Compensation for downtime (if the phone was in the service longer than the agreed period).

⚠️ If the speaker or front camera stopped working after the screen was replaced on the Xiaomi Mi 8, most likely the master damaged the plumes during the assembly.

How to save on screen replacement: 5 proven ways

Replacing the display is one of the most expensive procedures for smartphones, but there are ways to cut costs without compromising quality.

1. Buy the screen yourself. In official services, the markup for parts can be as high as 100-150 percent, OEM-The Mi 8 screen on AliExpress is ~4 000 ₽, And in the workshop it will be sold for 6000-7000 ₽.
2. Look for promotions and discounts. Many services offer free diagnostics or a 10-15% discount when recording online. For example, Connected Service often offers Xiaomi repairs.
3. Renovate in regional centers, Moscow and St. Petersburg are 20 to 30 percent higher than in cities with a million people (Kazan, Krasnoyarsk, Volgograd), and if you can, send your phone to another city.
4. Combine the repairs. If you need to replace, for example, the battery or the camera, many workshops offer discounts for comprehensive repairs.
5. Check the used screens. On Avito or Yula you can find the original displays from the disassembled Mi 8 at a price of 2,500-3,500 ₽. Risky, but if the seller provides a guarantee, why not?

Another way to save money is to buy gadgets, and if you have a policy (for example, in Alpha Insurance or VTB Insurance), you can change your screen for free or at a discount of 50-70%. ₽ This is a good time if you drop your phone frequently.

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The safest way to save money is to buy. OEM-You can do it yourself and repair it in a trusted workshop, so you only pay for the work (2,500-3,500). ₽) And avoiding the parts markups.

Frequent questions about changing the screen on Xiaomi Mi 8