A cracked or broken screen on the Xiaomi Redmi 6 is one of the most common breakdowns faced by owners of this budget smartphone. Even a slight drop can lead to spider webs, black spots or complete sensor failure. The cost of replacing the screen depends on many factors: the type of display (original or analog), the region of repair, the status of the service center and even the time of year (in anticipation of the holidays, prices are often overstated).
Many users try to save money by turning to private craftsmen or buying parts themselves, but this approach is fraught with risks, from a poor installation to a complete loss of warranty (if it is still valid). In this article, we will analyze the current prices for replacing the Redmi 6 screen in 2026, compare the cost in official and informal services, and give practical tips on how to avoid fraud and overpayment.
If your Redmi 6 has stopped responding to touch, if you have a divorce on the screen or it completely went out after the impact, don't rush to throw away the phone. In 90% of cases, the problem is solved by replacing the display, and the cost of repair is often lower than buying a new device, the main thing is to choose the right master and components.
1. Official screen replacement in Xiaomi service centers
The most reliable, but also the most expensive, Xiaomi authorized service center, which guarantees original parts, skilled craftsmen and the preservation of the warranty (if it is still valid), but the prices can be unpleasantly surprising: for a replacement screen with Redmi 6 in 2026, they ask from 5,500 to 8000 rubles, depending on the region.
The cost is formed from several components:
An important nuance: in official services Xiaomi can refuse repairs if the phone was purchased not in Russia or has traces of previous interference (for example, a glued screen from another wizard).It is also worth considering that the warranty on Redmi 6 has long expired (the model was released in 2018), so overpaying for “officiality” makes sense only for the sake of quality of spare parts.
⚠️ Note: Some service centers may use a high-quality screen as a "original" screen for the price of the original. Always demand a check indicating the display model (the original has an article). MDY08-001 or MDY08-002).
2.The cost of screen replacement from private masters and in informal services
Private workshops and small repair centers offer a screen replacement with Redmi 6 much cheaper — from 2,500 to 4,500 rubles. The savings are achieved by using non-original parts and lower cost of work.
The price range depends on the type of display being installed:
- 📱 High-quality analogues (e.g., from Tianma or BOE) — 1,500–2,500 rubles.
Average prices in Russia in 2026 (work + spare part):
| Town | Original screen | Quality analogue | Low-quality analogue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 5 000–7 000 ₽ | 3 500–4 500 ₽ | 2 000–3 000 ₽ |
| St. Petersburg | 4 500–6 000 ₽ | 3 000–4 000 ₽ | 1 800–2 500 ₽ |
| Regions (millions) | 4 000–5 500 ₽ | 2 500–3 500 ₽ | 1 500–2 000 ₽ |
| Small towns | 3 500–5 000 ₽ | 2 000–3 000 ₽ | 1 200–1 800 ₽ |
In 70% of cases, private masters install screens from the manufacturer Tianma — they are cheaper than the original by 30-40%, but in quality are almost equal, the main difference is a slightly less bright backlight and possible problems with the oleophobic coating after 6-12 months.
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Before repairing, ask a private master to show you the new screen in operation - check the absence of broken pixels, the uniformity of the backlight and the sensitivity of the sensor.
3. Self-replacement screen: is the game worth the candle?
If you have experience in electronics repair, you can try replacing the screen with Redmi 6 yourself. The cost of spare parts when ordering from AliExpress or domestic sites (for example, Beru or Ozon) will be:
- 📦 Original screen – 3000-4 500 rubles (with delivery).
- 📱 Quality analogue - 1,200-2000 rubles.
- 🔧 Toolkit (suction cups, mediators, screwdrivers) – 500-1000 rubles (if not already).
However, self-repair has risks:
- ⚡ Damage to plumes or motherboard (frequent beginner error).
- 🔋 Unplugging the battery with careless opening of the body.
- 📵 Loss of tightness (dust and moisture will get inside the phone).
If you do, here is a step-by-step instruction:
Turn off the phone and remove it. SIM-map|Heat the edges of the screen with a hair dryer (temperature 60–70)°C) for softening the glue|Carefully tuck the screen with a plastic mediator, starting at the bottom edge|Disconnect battery plumes and display to avoid short circuit|Check the new screen for performance before installation-->
Video instructions for disassembling Redmi 6 can be found on YouTube (look for Fixez or Repair Universe channels), but remember that even if you successfully replace it, you are not able to contact the service under warranty (if it was still valid).
What if the screen doesn’t work after replacement?
4. How to save on screen replacement: 5 proven ways
The cost of repairs can vary by 2-3 times depending on the approach, and here are the legal ways to save money without risking your phone:
1. Purchase of the spare part yourself
Many workshops agree to install a screen purchased by the client for 1,000-1,500 rubles (instead of 2,500-3000 for work + detail).
- 🛒 AliExpress is the cheapest, but delivery is 2-4 weeks.
- 🏬 Beru/Ozon — faster, but more expensive 20–30%.
- 🔧 Local groups in VK or Telegram (search for Xiaomi spare parts [your city]").
2. Promotions and discounts
Service centers often conduct actions:
- 🎁 10-20% discount on pre-order repairs.
- 📅 "Hour of happy prices" (usually from 10:00 to 12:00).
- 🔄 Free diagnostics when ordering repairs.
Follow the promo in groups of services in social networks.
Exchange for used parts
Some workshops accept old screens as a cost of new ones, for example, if you rent a broken original display, you can get a discount of 500-1000 rubles.
4.Renovation of training centres
In big cities, there are college or electronics repair workshops, where students, under the supervision of teachers, do the repairs at a discount of 30-50%, minus more waiting time.
5. Insurance or guarantee
If the phone is still warranty (unlikely for the Redmi 6 of 2018), but the screen cracked due to the manufacturer’s fault (for example, due to a factory defect), you can try to get a free replacement through Xiaomi.
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The most reliable way to save money is to buy a quality screen counterpart yourself (for example, Tianma or BOE) and give it to the wizard for installation, which will reduce the final cost by 30-40% without loss of quality.
5 Signs of poor quality repair: how not to run into a bad master
Even after a successful screen replacement, there may be problems indicating a sloppy work.
- 🔍 Uneven backlighting – dark or light spots are visible on the screen (speaks of poor pasting).
- 👆 Poor sensor sensitivity – you have to press harder than usual or touch not work the first time.
- 🎨 Distorted colors – shades look unnatural (blue too bright, white with yellowness).
- 🔋 Fast battery discharge – new screen may consume more power due to faulty plume.
- 🔊 Extraneous sounds – creaking or crunch when pressed on the display (bad gluing).
If you notice at least one of these defects after repair, go back to the master - according to the law "On Consumer Protection" you have the right to free elimination of defects within 14 days (if a contract was concluded).
⚠️ Warning: Some handymen reset their phones to factory settings after changing their screen to cover up any failures in repairs. Always back up data before visiting the service! Use Settings → System system → Backup or programs like Mi PC Suite.
6.Screen replacement alternatives: when repairs are impractical
Sometimes it costs almost the same amount to replace a screen with a Redmi 6 as it does to buy a used smartphone in good condition.
- 💸 The cost of repair exceeds 50% of the price of a new phone (for example, if the master asks for 6 000 rubles, and used Redmi 9 can be bought for 7 000 rubles).
- ⚡ Problems with the motherboard – if the screen does not work due to a burned-out controller, repairs will cost 3,000–5,000 rubles additionally.
- 🔋 Worn-out battery – if the battery holds a charge of less than 2-3 hours, it is more logical to invest in a new phone.
Instead of repairs, you can:
- 📱 Buy used Xiaomi of the same or newer model (e.g. Redmi 7 or Redmi Note 8).
- 🔄 Sell a defective Redmi 6 for spare parts (on Avito or Yula, such phones are bought for 1,000–2,000 rubles).
- ♻️ To pass in recycling with a surcharge for a new gadget (promotions are carried out by the Svyaznoy, M. Video and other networks).
If you do decide to repair, the best balance of price and quality is to install a screen from Tianma or BOE in a trusted workshop, which will cost 3,000-4000 rubles and prolong the life of the phone for another 1-2 years.