Replacement of the screen on Xiaomi Redmi 9: the cost, where to repair and how not to overpay

Xiaomi Redmi 9 remains one of the most popular budget smartphones even years after its release — reliable, productive, with a good battery. But like any technology, it is not immune to falls, bumps and cracked screens. If your display has stopped responding to touch, covered with a web of cracks or even gone out, it’s time to think about replacing. In this article, we will discuss the real prices for repairs in 2026, where to use (official service vs private workshops), how much the original screen costs vs Chinese counterpart, and how to avoid running into fraud.

The cost of replacing can vary from 1,500 to 6,000 rubles, depending on the type of screen, region and master. For example, in Moscow and St. Petersburg, prices are 20-30% higher than in small cities. And if you decide to repair yourself, you can meet 1,000-2,500 rubles, but there are risks: from loss of warranty to final breakdown of the phone. We have collected up-to-date data on prices, reviews and life hacks, how to save without compromising quality.

How much does it cost to replace the screen on Redmi 9 in the official Xiaomi service

Xiaomi’s official service centers are the most reliable, but also the most expensive option, and they guarantee you original parts, professional repairs, and the warranty (if it’s still valid), but the prices bite: on average, they ask for a replacement display with a touchscreen from 4,500 to 6000 rubles.

Here are the current tariffs for 2026 in the official SC in Russia (price includes work + original screen):

⚠️ Attention: Official services often try to “sweat” additional services, such as diagnostics for 500-1000 rubles or dust cleaning. By law, diagnostics for obvious screen breakdowns should be free.

Pros of official repairs:

• 🔧 Original spare parts with factory calibration of color and sensitivity of touchscreen.
• 📜 6 months warranty for work and detail (in private workshops usually 1-3 months).
• 🛡️ Keeping a phone guarantee if it is still valid.

Cons:

• 💸 The highest price - often 1.5-2 times more expensive than private.
• ⏳ Longer term - during peak periods (before the holidays) repairs can be delayed for a week.

Prices in private workshops: where cheaper and safer

Private service centers and workshops offer a screen replacement with Redmi 9 much cheaper — from 2,500 to 4000 rubles. But here it is important to choose a proven place, so as not to run into fakes or poor-quality repairs.

• 📱 Original screen (or high-quality analogue of premium class) – 3,500-4000 rubles.
• 🔄 Medium analogue (Chinese) OEM) — 2 500–3 200 rubles.
• ⚠️ Cheap analogue (low quality, possible problems with the touch screen) – 1,500–2,000 rubles.

Where to find reliable workshops:

• 🌐 Yandex.Services and 2GIS – read reviews with photos (especially pay attention to complaints about the “falling” touchscreen after a month).
• 📌 Groups VKontakte your city for repair of equipment – there are often posted real prices and photos of work.
• 🛠️ Services with a guarantee of 3 months is the minimum that indicates the confidence of the master in his work.

⚠️ Be careful with workshops that offer a screen replacement for 1,000-1 500 rubles. Most likely, you will be given the cheapest analogue without calibration, which in a couple of weeks will begin to "glut": React poorly to touch, spontaneously press buttons or display colors with distortions.

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Before repairing, ask the wizard to show the screen he will put on.The original has Xiaomi marking and a barcode, as well as uniform backlight without yellowness at the edges.

Original vs analogue: what to choose and how much will last

The main question when replacing the screen is to put the original or save on the analogue? Let's analyze the pros and cons of each option.

Original Screen (OEM):

• ✅ Perfect color reproduction – no distortions, as on cheap analogues.
• ✅ Sensitive touchscreen – no delays when pressing, all gestures are supported MIUI.
• ✅ Durability – will last 2-3 years without complaints.
• ❌ Price - 2 times more expensive than a good analogue.

Quality analogue (premium class):

• ✅ Prices 30-50% lower than the original.
• ✅ Good color reproduction (90–95% of the original).
• ❌ There may be small touchscreen lags in games or with fast scrolling.
• ❌ Service life - 1-1.5 years (there may be problems with illumination).

Cheap analogue (low-cost):

• ✅ The lowest price is from 1000 rubles.
• ❌ Poor color reproduction - yellowness, dull colors.
• ❌ Touchscreen "floats" - spontaneous taps, delays.
• ❌ It quickly fails - after 3-6 months it can crack or stop working.

🔹 Conclusion: If you need a phone for a long time and you use it often, take the original or premium analogue. If the smartphone is "for a year or two" or you are limited in budget, you can risk with a quality analogue, but only from a proven master.

Replacing the screen: is it worth the risk?

If you have experience in repairing equipment and hands grow from where they should be, you can try replacing the screen yourself. It will cost 1,000-2 500 rubles (part cost + tools), but there are nuances.

What you need:

• 🔧 New screen (can be ordered on AliExpress, Beru or local parts stores).
• 🔨 Set of screwdrivers (cross, flat, five-pointed for Xiaomi).
• 🧲 Suction and screen-removal mediator.
• 🔥 Hair dryer or thermo-air station for softening glue.
• 📱 Clay. B-7000 or double-sided tape to fix a new screen.

📌 Step-by-step instruction:

Turn off the phone and remove it. SIM-memory-card

Heat the edges of the screen with a hair dryer (60–70°C) for 2-3 minutes

Carefully tuck the screen with the mediator, starting at the bottom edge

Disconnect the battery and display plumes (photos of their location are better to find in advance)

Install a new screen, connect the plumes and check the operability before the final gluing-->

⚠️ Note: The most common mistakes when replacing yourself:

• 🔋 Damage to battery plume - phone will stop turning on.
• 📶 Breaking antenna contacts – the network or Wi-Fi will disappear.
• 🎨 Uneven gluing – the screen will “play” when pressed.

If you've never repaired a smartphone, you'd better not take risks. It can cost more to make a mistake than to save money. For example, replacing a battery plume in a service costs 1,500-2,000 rubles, and restoring antennas up to 3,000 rubles.

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Replacing your screen yourself is only justified if you are confident in your skills and are prepared for the possible additional cost of correcting errors.

Where to buy a screen for Redmi 9: checked stores and prices

If you're going to replace the screen yourself or buy a spare part for a master, it's important to choose a reliable seller.

🔹 Advice on buying:

• 🛒 Check the seller’s reviews – AliExpress should have a rating of at least 98% and at least 100 sales.
• 📋 Ask for a photo of a real product – often the original picture, and an analogue comes.
• 🔍 Look for words in the description «OEM», «Original, "1:1 Copy" - a sign of a high-quality analogue.

⚠️ Attention: AliExpress often sells screens with already glued glass. This is convenient, but make sure that the complete set includes all the necessary plumes and seals - otherwise the screen may not fit tightly or quickly fail.

Frequent screen replacement problems and how to avoid them

Even after a professional repair with Redmi 9, there may be problems, and here are the most common ways to solve them:

1.Tachscrine reacts poorly or "floats"

• 🔧 Reason: Poor screen, poorly connected plume or lack of calibration.
• 🛠️ Solution: Reconnect the plume or update the firmware (Settings) → The phone. → System updates. If it doesn't work, the screen is defective, request replacement under warranty.

2. Yellow or uneven illumination

• 🔧 Reason: Cheap analogue with a bad matrix.
• 🛠️ Solution: Try calibrating colors in settings (Settings) → Display. → If it doesn't work, just replace it with a quality screen.

3.The phone does not turn on after replacement

• 🔧 Reason: Battery plume is damaged or screen is not connected correctly.
• 🛠️ Solution: Take it to the workshop - it is difficult to fix yourself without experience.

4. Network or Wi-Fi missing

• 🔧 Reason: During disassembly damaged antenna contacts.
• 🛠️ Solution: You need to disassemble the phone and check the integrity of contacts (better in the service).

🔹 Prevention of problems:

• 📱 Check the screen before payment – the wizard must turn on the phone and demonstrate performance.
• 📋 Require a check and a guarantee – even an analogue should be at least 1 month warranty.
• 🔄 Don’t skimp on glue – cheap glue will dry in a month, and the screen will start to move away.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions About Redmi 9 Screen Replacement