Xiaomi Redmi 8 remains a popular budget smartphone even years after its release — a reliable workhorse with a good battery and good hardware. But all owners sooner or later have the same problem: a broken screen. The cost of replacing the display can vary by 2-3 times depending on where and how you repair.
In this article, we will analyze the current prices for screen replacement in 2026 - from official services to "garage" masters, compare original modules and analogues, and also tell you how to save without the risk of getting poor-quality repairs. You will learn whether to try to replace the display yourself, what pitfalls await when choosing a master and how to check whether you "shop" used part at the price of a new one.
Official service vs. informal workshops: where is cheaper?
The first question that arises from the owner of Redmi 8 with a broken screen: contact the authorized service Xiaomi or look for a private master? The difference in price can reach 30-50%, but there are nuances.
Xiaomi’s official service centers (such as Mi Service or partner workshops) guarantee original parts and retain warranty on the phone — if it is still valid. However, the prices are higher: for a screen replacement on the Redmi 8, they ask from 6000 to 9000 rubles (depending on the region), the cost includes not only the display itself, but also the work of the master, diagnostics, and checking the leakiness after repair.
Informal workshops offer more affordable prices, from 3,500 to 6,000 rubles, but it is important to understand the risks:
- 🔧 Use of non-original (OEM or copies) of screens that may have the worst color reproduction or sensor.
- 🛠️ Lack of job security – if the plume falls off in a week, it will be difficult to prove something.
- 🔋 Risk of damage to other components (e.g. battery or motherboard) during disassembly.
⚠️ Note: Some unofficial services may offer "original" screens at the price of their counterparts. Check if the module has a factory-labeled Xiaomi and a hologram - their absence indicates a fake.
The cost of the original screen vs analogue: what to choose?
The price of the new display module for Redmi 8 depends on its type. Xiaomi's original screens cost more, but guarantee full compatibility and quality. Analogs (OEMs or copies) are cheaper, but may have drawbacks.
| Screen type | Cost (rupe) | Pluses | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original (Original) | 5 000 – 7 500 | Perfect color reproduction, clear sensor, full compatibility | High price, difficult to find in small towns |
| OEM (made in the same factory but without logo) | 3 500 – 5 000 | Quality is almost like the original, cheaper | There may be slight differences in brightness or shades |
| Copy (Non-OEM) | 2 000 – 3 500 | Low price, fast order execution | Bad sensor, distorted colors, possible dead pixels |
If you are interested in durability and quality, it is better to overpay for the original screen or at least to pay for the original screen. OEM-Copies are suitable if the phone is used as a "spare" or you plan to change it to a new model.
Important: The Redmi 8 has a framed screen, so you have to use a thermal paste and a special glue when you replace it, and cheap ones can hold poorly or peel off over time.
Self-Replacement: Is It Really Saving?
Many Redmi 8 owners are considering replacing their screens to save on the wizard's work, which is theoretically possible, but there are a few challenges in practice.
First, to disassemble the phone will require special tools:
- 🔨 Plastic mediators for accurate screen tweaking.
- 🔥 dryer or heat tile.
- 🧲 Suction cup.
- ⚙️ Set of screwdrivers (including T3 and T5 Xiaomi screws).
Second, the risk of damage to other components is very high, such as tearing the battery plume or fingerprint sensor (if it's built into the power button), and then the new screen needs to be glued properly, or it will eventually become gaps or play when pressed.
New display module (verified vendor)|Disassembly tools (mediators, sucker, screwdrivers)|Thermoclei or bilateral tape for fixation|dryer or heat tile|Antistatic bracelet (optional, but recommended)-->
⚠️ Warning: If you've never taken a smartphone apart, you'd better not take the risk. A screen change error can cause a phone to fail completely. For example, if you take the display off carelessly, you can damage the motherboard, and then repairs will cost you many times more.
The cost of self-replacement (including the purchase of tools) will be about 4000-5500 rubles, if you take OEM-It's not much cheaper than a workshop, but the risks are much higher.
Where to buy a screen to replace: verified sellers
If you're going to replace your screen yourself or find a workshop that's willing to work with your spare parts, it's important to choose a reliable seller. There are many fakes on the market that are seemingly indistinguishable from the original, but they're significantly inferior in quality.
Here’s where you can buy a Redmi 8 display with minimal risk of getting married:
- 🛒 Official Xiaomi partners (e.g. Mi Store or certified services) – guarantee of the original, but high price.
- 🌍 AliExpress (sellers rated above 98% and reviews of Redmi 8) is cheaper, but delivery takes 2-4 weeks «OEM».
- 🏬 Local parts stores (for example, in Moscow - Chip and Deep, in the regions - proven radio market points.
- 🔧 Groups in Telegram/VK, And you can find the original screen for the second-hand parts. 2 500–3 500 RUB, but there is a risk to buy a module with hidden defects.
When choosing a screen, pay attention to:
- 📱 Model phone on Redmi 8 sliding-in 720×1520 diagonally 6.22". Make sure the seller indicates these parameters.
- 🔄 Sensor availability – some cheap modules go without touchscreen, it will have to be rearranged from the old screen.
- 🔋 Completeness - ideally in the set should be adhesive tapes for fixation.
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Before buying a screen on AliExpress, check if the seller has a video with a display test. Reliable sellers usually post videos showing the sensor and backlights.
Hidden costs: What can increase the cost of repairs?
When you get a price for a screen replacement, ask what it is that goes into, and often the workshops don't talk about the additional costs that can come with the repair process, and this is what can increase the final amount.
1.Diagnostics – some services charge 500-1000 rubles just for checking the phone, even if you refuse to repair.
2. replacement of glue or sealant - if the old glue is poorly cleaned, the master may offer to use a new one (another + 500-800 rubles).
3. repair of concomitant damages - in case of a fall could suffer:
- 🔋 Battery (bloating or damage to contacts) - replacement will cost 1,500-2,500 rubles.
- 📡 Antenna module (bad signal after repair) - diagnostics and soldering from 1000 rubles.
- 🔑 Power button or charging socket - repair from 800 rubles.
4. Accelerated repairs – if you need urgently (in 1-2 hours), the service can take a markup of 20-30%.
⚠️ Warning: If the phone stopped holding a charge or warmed up after changing the screen, it is likely that the wizard damaged the battery or the power plume. In this case, demand free repair of the defect - it is their fault, not yours.
Why can the sensor disappear after the screen is replaced?
How to check the quality of the repair after changing the screen?
You paid to replace the screen, but how do you make sure the work is done well?
- Visual examination: 🔍 There is no gap between the screen and the body. 🎨 Colors are displayed evenly, without yellowness or stains. 🔦 The lighting works without “lights” on the edges.
- Sensor test: 👆 Swipe your finger around the screen – there are no dead zones. ⚡ Check multi-touch (simultaneous touch in multiple places). 🔑 If the sensor is built into the power button, make sure it works clearly.
- Functionality: 📶 Check the connection (call, turn on mobile Internet). 🔋 Charging is working, the phone is not warming. 🔊 The speakers and microphone are not silenced (sometimes during assembly forget to connect the plume).
If at least one item is not fulfilled, demand free repair of defects - this is included in the warranty for repairs (even in unofficial workshops).
For a deep screen check, you can use special tests:
- 📱 Screen Test (Broken Pixel Check and Color Rendering).
- 🔧 Diagnostic mode: enter the dialer ##6484## (on some Xiaomi firmware this works).
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If the phone is running out faster after the screen is replaced, it's likely that the wizard has damaged the battery or misconnected the power plume. That's not normal -- demand a re-repair!
Alternatives to screen replacement: When is repair not feasible?
Sometimes replacing the screen with a Redmi 8 can cost half the cost of a new phone, and in such cases, it is worth considering whether to repair it.
Consider alternatives:
- 🆕 Buy used Redmi 8 in good condition - on Avito or Yula you can find working devices for 5 000-7 000 rubles.
- 📱 Upgrade to a new model, such as the Redmi 9A POCO M3 They cost from 8 000 rubles and offer the best features.
- 🔄 Trade-in – some phone stores accept old phones for new ones (even with a broken screen).
- 💰 Sale for spare parts – if the phone is fully working, except for the screen, it can be sold for 2,000-3,000 rubles for disassembly.
Repairs make sense if:
- 🔋 The phone is used as a "workhorse" and no change is planned.
- 💾 It stores important data that is difficult to transfer.
- 🎮 You are used to the Redmi 8 and don’t want to switch to another model.
In other cases, it is better to consider buying a new (or used) device.