Xiaomi Redmi 8 remains a popular budget smartphone even years after its release, but its weak point is a fragile display. Falling from a height of a human being or a bad hit often ends in cracks, broken pixels or complete sensor failure. If you encounter such a problem, the first question arises: how much does it cost to change the screen on Redmi 8 and where to do it more profitable – in the official service, private workshop or on your own?
In this article, we will analyze the current prices for replacing the display in 2026, compare the cost of original and non-original parts, talk about the pitfalls when choosing a wizard and give tips on how to save without risk to the device.
Private workshops vs. private workshops: where is the best?
The first choice that the owner of the Redmi 8 with a broken screen will have to go to an authorized service center Xiaomi or a private workshop. The difference in price can reach 30-50%, but there are nuances on the warranty and quality of spare parts.
Official services only use original displays (or certified counterparts), give a 3 to 12-month warranty and carry out diagnostics before repairs. However, the price is higher because of brand markups and strict standards. Private craftsmen often offer lower prices, but the risk of running into a poor-quality spare part or an unscrupulous performer is higher.
- 🔧 Official service: 6-12 months warranty, original spare parts, diagnostics included in the price.
- 💰 Private workshops: price is lower by 20-40%, but the warranty is often limited to 1-3 months or is not available.
- ⚠️ Risks: Unofficial services can install a display with marriage (poor color reproduction, a broken sensor in a month).
It is important to consider that in some cities, there are no official Xiaomi services - then there is only a choice between private craftsmen or a trip to another city. It is also worth checking whether the warranty period for the phone has expired: if it is still valid, repairs can be free (provided that the screen crashed through no fault of the user, which is almost impossible to prove).
The cost of replacing the screen on the Redmi 8 in 2026: a comparative table
Repair prices depend on the type of display (original or analogue), region and status of the service center. Below is the current table of average prices for Russia for June 2026.
| Type of display | Cost (₽) | Guarantee | Where do they set up? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original (OEM) | 5 500 – 7 000 | 6–12 months | Official services, some private workshops |
| Certified analogue (A+) | 3 800 – 5 000 | 3–6 months | Private workshops, service centers of partners |
| Budgetary analogue (A) | 2 500 – 3 500 | 1-3 months or not | Small workshops, home repairs |
| Copy display (low quality) | 1 800 – 2 500 | No guarantee. | Unreliable workshops, AliExpress (self-replacement) |
Note: the price usually includes the work of the master, but sometimes the price tag is indicated only for the spare part, and the installation is paid separately (from 800 to 1,500). ₽). Always check this before repairs! Some services charge a diagnostic fee (300-500). ₽), Even if you refuse to repair.
If you want to replace the screen for 1,500 ₽ Or cheaper, that's a good idea to be wary of, you know, maybe you're using a copy display with poor color reproduction, a bad autobrightness, or a sensor that's not going to respond in a couple of months, and that savings will be re-repaired.
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Before repair, ask the wizard to show the new display in work – compare the color reproduction and sensitivity of the sensor with your old one (if it still functions somehow).
What does the final price depend on?
The final cost of a screen replacement is influenced not only by the type of display, but also by several other factors, and knowing these factors will help you avoid overpaying or unexpected co-payments.
- 🔄 Urgent repair: if you need to do "here and now", the price can increase by 20-30%. Some services have express repairs in 1-2 hours, but it is more expensive.
- 🛠️ Additional malfunctions: diagnostics may detect damaged lighting, plume or motherboard, for example, replacing the touchscreen plume will cost you a lot of money. +1 000–1 500 ₽.
- 📦 Display kit: Some wizards install a screen without a bezel or glue, which makes repairs cheaper but makes it harder to build. The original kit includes a display, frame, glue and fine details.
- 🏙️ Region: in million-plus (Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg) prices are 10-20% higher than in small cities. In remote regions, there may be no original spare parts, which increases the repair period.
Another thing is the condition of the phone after the fall: if the screen not only cracked, but also damaged other components (for example, the camera or speaker), repairs will cost more. In some cases, the masters offer "comprehensive repairs" with the replacement of several parts at a discount, but it is important not to run into the imposition of unnecessary services.
⚠️ Attention: If the phone doesn't turn on after a fall or the screen flashes/shimmers, the problem may not be in the display, but in the backlight plume or motherboard. In this case, replacing the screen will not help - you will need more complex and expensive repairs.
Self-Replacement: Is It Worth Risking?
On the Internet you can find many video instructions for changing the screen on Redmi 8, and on AliExpress or in Chinese stores - buy a display for 1,500-2,500 ₽. But before you take on a soldering iron and plastic blades, assess the risks:
- 🔧 The complexity of the process: to replace, you need to carefully disconnect the plumes, not damage the flexible cables and properly glue the new display.
- ⚡ Damage risk: Incorrectly connecting the touchscreen or display plume can disable the motherboard, and repairs will cost 3-5 times more than that.
- 🛡️ No guarantee: if something goes wrong, there's no one to blame.
- ⏱️ Time and tools: to work will require a set of screwdrivers, sucker, plastic mediators, a dryer for softening the glue and patience for 1-2 hours.
If you are planning to do a self-repair, here is the minimum set of tools you will need:
☑️ What to do to replace the Redmi 8 screen
Youtube has detailed guides, like those from Repair Universe or JerryRigEverything, but they're designed for power users. If you've never taken a smartphone apart, you better not experiment, because the risk of finally breaking a phone is too high.
What happens if you connect the display loop incorrectly?
How to save money on repairs without risk?
Replacing the screen isn't the cheapest thing to do, but there are ways to reduce costs without sacrificing quality. Here are some proven tips:
- Compare prices in 3-5 workshops. Use services like 2GIS, Yandex.Services or YouDo to find bargains. Sometimes the difference in price between the neighboring workshops is as high as 1,000-1,500. ₽.
- Look for promotions and discounts. Many services offer free diagnostics or a 10-15% discount when recording online, and there are seasonal sales (like New Year's Eve).
- Buy the parts yourself. Some workshops agree to install the display the customer bought, so you can save 500 to 1,000 dollars. ₽, But make sure the part is suitable for your model (for example, Redmi 8 has different screen versions: M1908C3JG and M1908C3JH).
- Trade the old display for a discount. Some services have a trade-in program: you take a broken screen and you get a discount on a new one.
Another way to save money is to fix your phone on a dating basis, and if you have friends or colleagues working in service centers, they can do the repairs at a discount or at the cost of parts, but it's important to trust the master, because the work that's not good will cost you extra.
⚠️ Warning: Don’t settle for a copy display to save 1,000-1,500 ₽. These screens often have poor color reproduction, don't work with Always-on Display, and fail in 2-3 months, and you end up paying twice for cheap repairs and for re-replacement.
When repairs are not advisable: 3 times when it is better to buy a new phone
Sometimes it's so expensive to replace the screen with a Redmi 8 that buying a new budget smartphone becomes a smarter decision.
- 💥 If the motherboard is damaged, if the phone doesn't turn on, charge or reboot constantly after the fall, it could be a problem in the board. ₽, Which is comparable to the cost of the new Redmi 12C POCO C50.
- 🔋 If the battery is worn out, if the battery is less than 3-4 hours old and the screen is also broken, it will cost 5,000 to 7,000 to replace both the display and the battery. ₽. In this case, it is more logical to buy a new device.
- 📱 Redmi 8 was released in 2019 and no longer supports new versions of Android.If you were planning to upgrade soon, repairing your old phone isn't the best investment.
To make an informed decision, compare the cost of repairs to the price of new budget smartphones. 2026 redmi 12C s 4/128 GB can be bought for 8 000–9 000 ₽, Poco M6 Pro-for 10 000–12 000 ₽. If repairs cost half the cost of a new phone, it makes sense to consider buying a new phone.
Also, note that after changing the screen, you may have additional problems, such as a broken light sensor or a dead zone sensor, and if you need a phone urgently and reliably, sometimes you better not take risks.
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If the cost of repair exceeds 50% of the price of a new budget smartphone (for example, 4000-5000). ₽), Buying a new device is often more profitable, especially if the old phone is already outdated.