Replacement of the screen on Xiaomi Redmi 4: prices 2026, where it is better to repair and how not to overpay

A cracked or broken screen on Xiaomi Redmi 4 is one of the most common problems for owners of this smartphone. Even after 7 years since its release (the model was released in November 2016), the device remains popular due to its reliability and low price. But what if the display stopped responding to touch, there were broken pixels or the glass was covered with a web of cracks? The cost of replacing the screen can vary from 1,500 to 6000 rubles - it all depends on the type of module, repair site and even the region.

Many users face a dilemma: give the phone to a service center, contact a private workshop or try to replace the screen yourself. In this article, we will analyze the current prices for 2026, compare original and non-original parts, and also tell you how not to run into scammers. 4X — The most common modifications that are still actively used.

If you're reading this, chances are your Redmi 4 has already been affected. Don't panic: screen repairs for this model have been debugged for a long time, and parts are available. The main thing is to understand which module you need (only glass, touchscreen or a full display unit) and where it is more profitable to buy. Next is a detailed guide with prices, tips and warnings about typical errors.

1.Redmi 4 screen damage types: what exactly broke?

Before you search for a workshop or order parts, determine the nature of the breakdown, which determines the cost of repair and the choice of components.

🔹 Cracks on the glass without disturbing the touch screen are the easiest case. If the sensor responds to touch and the image is not distorted, it is enough to replace only the protective glass. The individual glass is almost like a full module, and the process of replacing it requires special equipment (laminator).

🔹 Broken pixels, stripes or screen flickering - a sign of matrix damage (OLED/LCD). In this case, you'll have to change the entire display module because the matrix isn't repaired, and a common cause is a fall by a corner or a big bump.

🔹 The touchscreen doesn't work (it doesn't respond to touch) -- the problem can be in the touch layer itself, and it can be in the plume that connects the screen to the motherboard. Sometimes it helps to reconnect the plume, but more often it takes to replace the entire module.

🔹 The screen is completely black, but the phone turns on (sounds, vibrations) - here either the display module or the graphics chip on the board is to blame. In the latter case, repairs will cost many times more (from 5,000 rubles), and its feasibility is questionable for a budget smartphone.

⚠️ Attention: If after the fall of the Redmi 4 stopped turning on at all (no vibration, charging indication), the problem may be a collapsed battery or damage to the board!

For accurate diagnosis, connect your phone to your computer or TV through USB-C/HDMI (If there's an image, it's the screen's fault, if there's no, it's a deeper problem.

2.Redmi 4 screen replacement prices in 2026: a comparison of options

The cost of repair depends on three factors: the type of spare part (original, copy, restored), the place of repair (service center, private workshop, self-replacement) and the region (in Moscow and St. Petersburg prices are higher than in the regions).

✅ Best price/quality ratio – a quality copy of A+ It is almost equal to the original in brightness and color reproduction, but it costs 2 times cheaper. Original modules make sense to put only if the phone is warranty (which is unlikely for Redmi 4 in 2026) or you are fundamentally against the "non-original».

❌ Save on B/C Class copies are not recommended: they often have poor color reproduction, low brightness and short lifespan. Refurbished modules - lottery: can last a year, or can burn in a month.

3. Official service vs private workshop: where is cheaper and more reliable?

Choosing between a Xiaomi service center and a private workshop is always a compromise between price, speed and warranty, and let’s look at the pros and cons of each option.

🔧 Official Xiaomi Service Center:

• ✅ Work and parts warranty (usually 6-12 months).
• ✅ Use original or certified parts.
• ✅ Diagnosis before repair (sometimes free).
• ❌ The highest prices (from 5 000 rubles for a full replacement).
• ❌ Long term repair (from 3 to 7 days).
• ❌ Redmi 4 may be denied repairs due to outdated model.

🛠️ Private workshop:

• ✅ Prices are 20-40% lower than in the official SCC.
• ✅ Quick repairs (often in 1-2 hours).
• ✅ You can choose a spare part (original, copy A)+, budgetary).
• ❌ The warranty is usually less than (1-3 months) or is absent.
• ❌ The risk of running into unscrupulous masters (use cheap spare parts, take prepayment and “lost»).
• ❌ No checks or official documents.

🏠 Self-sustaining replacement:

• ✅ Minimum cost (part price only) + tool).
• ✅ Full control of the process.
• ❌ High risk of damage to plumes or boards (especially without experience).
• ❌ Special tools are needed (suction cup, mediator, hair dryer).
• ❌ There is no guarantee – if something goes wrong, repairs will cost more.

⚠️ Attention: Xiaomi's official SCs often refuse to repair Redmi 4 due to lack of spare parts. Before visiting, check by phone whether they take this model. Alternatively, authorized partner services (for example, "Svyaznoy" or "MTS Service»).

💡 Tip: Before you hand over your phone to the shop, ask for a spare part to be put on. The original module has a Xiaomi serial number and a holographic sticker. Copies are often sold unpackaged or in simple packages.

4. How to replace the screen Redmi 4 yourself: Step-by-step instructions

If you're going to make a self-repair, get ready. Redmi 4's screen replacement process is more difficult than modern smartphones with modular design: the display is glued to the body, and the plumes are fragile. Repair time is 1.5-3 hours (depending on experience).

🛒 What's the matter:

• 🔧 New display module (recommended A)+ AliExpress or local suppliers).
• 🔥 dryer or heat tile.
• 🧲 Screen suction cup.
• 📏 Plastic mediator or guitar mediator.
• ⚙️ Screwdriver. T3 and T5 (screw).
• 🧴 Isopropyl alcohol (to clean glue residues).
• 📱 Double-sided tape or glue B-7000 (fixate).

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

Discharge the battery to 20-30% (to avoid fire when heated)

Prepare the workplace (clean surface, good lighting)

Take a picture of the disassembly process (so as not to confuse the details during assembly)-->

📝 Step-by-step process:

1. Heat the case. Dryer warm up the edges of the screen (temperature). ~60–70°C) for 2-3 minutes to soften the glue.
2. Take the screen off. With a suction cup, lift the display on one side and gently slap the mediator between the two, and don't pull too hard, there are plumes inside!
3. Turn off the plumes. Unscrew the screws that lock the metal plate on the plumes and unplug them with a plastic blade.
4. Install a new screen. Connect the plumes to the new module, check the health (turn on the phone), then glue the screen to double-sided tape or glue.
5. Make sure all buttons and sensors are in place, then press the screen and let the glue dry (1-2 hours).

⚠️ Note: When disassembling Redmi 4, it is easy to damage the fingerprint scanner plume (if you have one in your modification) or the flexible touchscreen cable. If the fingerprint sensor stops working after assembly, check its connection!

🎥 Video Instructions: YouTube has detailed screen replacement guides for Redmi 4/4X. We recommend you to watch before starting work, for example: [link to the video with disassembly](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Redmi+4+screen+replacement).

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If the screen flashes or stripes appear after replacement, check the density of the plumes. Often the problem is solved by reconnecting without replacing the module.

5.Where to buy a screen for Redmi 4: vetted stores and tips for choosing

Part quality is a direct influence on the outcome of the repair. The non-original screens for Redmi 4 differ in brightness, color reproduction and durability. Let's look at where to buy and what to pay attention to.

🌍 AliExpress is the most popular option thanks to its low prices and wide range.Look for sellers with a rating above 98% and order counts >1,000 Best options:

• 🔍 Original screen (rarely available, price) ~4,000 rubles.).
• 🔍 A+ Class Copy (Best Price/Quality Ratio, ~2,000–2,500 rubles.).
• 🔍 Assembly with a frame (simplifies the replacement, but more expensive by 300-500 rubles.).

🏬 Local spare parts stores (for example, Chip and Deep, AxiomPlus, regional suppliers):

• ✅ Quick delivery (1-3 days).
• ✅ You can check the part before buying.
• ❌ Prices are higher than on AliExpress (by 20-30%).

🛒 Yandex Market / Ozon / Wildberries:

• ✅ Easy search and price comparison.
• ✅ The possibility of returning the goods within 14 days.
• ❌ The risk of a fake (read reviews!).

🔍 How to distinguish a good screen from a bad one:

• 📌 The description must contain permission (720×1280) and matrix type (IPS LCD).
• 📌 The seller must provide photos of the real product (not stock pictures).
• 📌 The kit should be plumes and fasteners (if not – this is a “naked” module, which is more difficult to install).
• 📌 Pay attention to the reviews with the photo - there you can see the real quality of color and brightness.

Important: Redmi 4 Pro and Redmi 4X The screens are interchangeable, but Redmi 4 Standard uses a different module (with resolution). 720p instead 1080p In Pro version, specify the modification of your phone in the settings (Settings) → The phone. → Model)!

6.Typical Screen Replacement Errors and How to Avoid Them

Even experienced craftsmen sometimes make mistakes when repairing Redmi 4, and here are the most common problems and ways to prevent them:

🚨 The most common mistake is to damage plumes. The touchscreen and display plumes are very thin and fragile:

• Use a plastic mediator, not a metal one.
• Don't pull the plumes by the wires - grab the connector.
• Before turning off, take a picture of the location of the plumes.

🔋 Battery problems -- when you heat the body with a hairdryer, the battery can swell or even ignite:

• Discharge the battery to 20-30% before repair.
• Don't point the hair dryer directly at the battery.
• If the battery is swollen, replace it before the screen is repaired.

🎨 Poor color reproduction after replacement is a common problem for cheap copies:

• Buy screens only A.+ grade.
• Before installing, check the matrix on another phone (if possible).
• In screen settings (Settings) → Display) calibrate the colors.

📶 The sensor or part of the screen is not working, usually the fault of poor plume contact:

• Check if the connectors are tightly inserted.
• Clean the contacts of the plumes with isopropyl alcohol.
• If the problem persists, the plume could have been damaged during disassembly (replacement is needed).

🔊 The speaker or microphone stopped working, often forgetting to connect the corresponding plumes:

• Check the photos of the showdown.
• Check the speaker and microphone before final assembly.

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If the screen is working after the replacement, but there are “artifacts” (bands, flickering), most likely the problem is incompatibility of the matrix with the motherboard, in which case only replacing the module with another (preferably the original) will help.

7.Whether to repair Redmi 4 in 2026: alternative options

So the logical question is, does it make sense to invest in repairing a 7-year-old smartphone?

💰 The cost of a new budget smartphone (for 2026):

• Xiaomi Redmi A2+ — ~7,000 rubles.
• Poco C51 — ~8 500 rubles.
• Samsung Galaxy A04 — ~9,000 rubles.

⚖️ Comparison with Redmi 4 repairs:

• Total: 3,500-5000 rubles.

📊 When repairs are justified:

• 🔹 You are used to Redmi 4 and don’t want to switch to a new model.

🚀 When is the best time to buy a new phone:

• 🔹 If there are other problems in addition to the screen (broken camera, faulty charging connector).
• 🔹 If you need modern functions (5G, NFC, good-camera).
• 🔹 If the cost of repair exceeds 50% of the price of a new budget smartphone.

💡 Alternative: Buy a Redmi Note 8/9 (~5 000–7 000 It's more reliable than investing in repairing an old model. 4 It is completely satisfied, and the screen is the only problem, then the replacement of the module for the screen is a problem. 3 000 rupee.

FAQ: Frequent questions about replacing the Redmi screen 4