Replacement of glass on Xiaomi Redmi Note 5: prices 2026, where cheaper and how to save

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is one of the most popular budget smartphones of 2018, but even 6 years after its release, its owners face a typical problem: broken glass display. Unlike flagships, where replacing the module costs half the cost of the phone, repairing the Redmi Note 5 can be economically justified. However, prices vary from 1,500 to 6000 rubles depending on the approach - and here it is easy to overpay or run into poor-quality work.

In this article, we will look at three key scenarios: Xiaomi’s official service, third-party workshops, and self-repair. You will learn why replacing only glass often costs more than installing a full display module, how to distinguish the original part from a fake, and when repairs do not make sense at all, and a list of cities where repairs will cost 30-40% less due to local parts suppliers.

1. Xiaomi official service: prices and pitfalls

Replacing glass in Xiaomi’s authorized centers is the most reliable, but also the most expensive option. In 2026, the cost of working with the original display module (including glass and touchscreen) ranges from 4,500 to 5,800 rubles depending on the region, but it is important to understand that official services never change glass separately, only the entire module is assembled.

Why is that? It's about technology. OGS (One Glass Solution, which is used in the Redmi Note 5: the glass, the touch layer and the matrix are glued together. It's almost impossible to separate them without damage, so the official masters just put a new module. It guarantees 100% performance, but also increases the price.

• 📍 Moscow/St. Petersburg: 5,200–5,800 ₽ (diagnostically)
• 📍 Regions (millions): 4,500–5,000 ₽
• 📍 Small towns: 4,000–4,800 ₽ (If there is an official partner)
• ⏳ Repair period: 1-3 working days (if there is a spare part in the warehouse)

⚠️ Attention: Official centers often offer an "improved" display with increased brightness behind the screen. +800–1 200 ₽. In practice, it's the same original module, but with the revamped firmware of the matrix. If your screen was working properly, there's no point in overpaying.

The main advantage of official repairs is a guarantee of 6 months for work and spare parts. ₽). If the phone is used as a spare or for simple tasks, it makes sense to consider alternatives.

2. Third-party workshops: how not to run into a divorce

The informal service centers offer a cheaper replacement for the Redmi Note 5, from 1,500 to 3,500 rubles, but there are a lot of nuances here, from the quality of spare parts to the skill of the craftsmen.

The first thing you need to know is that 90 percent of the time, you're not going to be offered an original display module, but a similar one (most often made in China), and the quality ranges from "almost like the original" to "a month from now, the touchscreen will fall off."

• 🔍 Ask about the parts supplier. It's a good sign if the master works with Huaqin, Tianma or BOE — These are factories that supply components for Xiaomi.
• 📄 You need a guarantee. The minimum is 3 months. If you refuse, look for another workshop.
• 🛠️ Refine the method of replacement. Cheap craftsmen are often used. LOCA-glue instead of thermopress, which leads to detachment of the glass after 2-3 months.
• 💡 Check reviews. Pay attention to complaints about "yellow spots" or "non-functioning areas of the touch" - this is a sign of poor-quality analogues.

⚠️ Warning: If the master offers glass replacement for 800-1 200 ₽, It's likely to use ultra-thin glass (0.1 to 0.15 mm) without a protective coating, which will last from a week to a month, and then start to "web" at the slightest press.

Where do you find reliable workshops? Proven options:

• 🏆 Rating services 4.8+ on Yandex.Maps/Google Maps (read reviews for the latest ones) 3 month).
• 🛒 Workshops at large electronics stores (for example, "Svyazheniya Service", "M.Video Master").
• 🤝 Recommendations from local publics (Vkontakte, Telegram).

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Take a photo before repair IMEI phone number (#06#) and serial number from the box, which will help prove that you were slipped by someone else's display if you have problems with the touchscreen after repair.

3. Self-replacement: is it really possible to save money?

It is technically possible to replace the glass with a Redmi Note 5 with your own hands, but the savings are questionable. ₽ glass-glass + 500 ₽ And the price of the product is not much lower than in the workshop, but the risks are high:

• 🔥 Overheating of the matrix (if the hair dryer is used incorrectly, it can turn yellow).
• 💥 Damage to plumes (in Redmi Note 5 they are very fragile).
• 🧲 Bad gluing (will lead to detachment of glass or dust ingress).
• ⚡ Static electricity (can disable touchscreen).

If you do, here is a minimum set of tools and materials:

Purchase glass with a glue layer (for example, art. XM-RN5-GLASS)|Buy or rent a construction dryer (power 1000-1500 W)|Prepare plastic mediators and suction cups|Stock up on alcohol and napkins without pile|Download the disassembly manual (for example, on iFixit)-->

The most difficult step is to separate the broken glass from the matrix.

1. Heat the display with a hairdryer to 80-90°C (not higher!).
2. Carefully tamper with the glass mediator from the corner.
3. Gradually separate it, heating the problem areas.
4. Remove the remains of old glue with alcohol.

Installing the new glass requires perfect cleanliness and precise positioning, and even a tiny speck of dust under the glass will be visible, and a 0.5 mm shift will lead to broken areas of the touchscreen, and if you don't have experience, you better not take risks.

4. When repairs don't make sense: 3 signals

Sometimes replacing the glass with a Redmi Note 5 is a waste of money, and here are the situations when it is better to buy a new phone or a used model:

1. The matrix is damaged (seen black spots, vertical stripes or broken pixels), and even replacing the module won't help, you need a new matrix, and it starts at 6,000. ₽.
2. The phone is older than 5 years and used as a main one. Redmi Note 5 on the Snapdragon 636 no longer pulls modern applications, and the battery is most likely worn out.
3. The body is severely deformed (for example, after falling from a height), which may indicate damage to the motherboard, which will manifest later.

To make an informed decision, evaluate the ratio of the cost of repair and phone:

• 📱 If the repair costs less than 30% of the price of the Redmi Note 5 (for example, 1,500) ₽ for a phone cost of 5,000. ₽) — make sense.
• 📱 If repair costs 50% or more - it is better to sell the phone for spare parts and buy a new model.

⚠️ Note: In the secondary market Redmi Note 5 in good condition (without damage to the display) costs 4 500-6 000 ₽. If your phone is repaired, it will cost more than 7,000 ₽ — It will be difficult to sell it, since you can already buy a new state employee for this money (for example, Redmi). 12C).

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Before repairing, check the battery status in the AccuBattery app. If the capacity has fallen below 70%, replacing the display may not be necessary - in six months you will have to repair the battery.

5 Where is the cheapest glass to replace: regional features

The cost of repairs varies greatly by city, and in Moscow and St. Petersburg, prices are 20 to 30 percent higher than in the regions, due to renting space and the salaries of craftsmen.

How to find a profitable option in your city?

• 🔎 Look for workshops in sleeping areas - there rent is cheaper, respectively, and repairs.
• 📦 Ask if there are discounts when ordering parts through them (sometimes cheaper than buying yourself).
• 🤫 Check whether they give a discount for cash (in some services the difference is up to 10%).

Another way to save money is to search for Avito or Yula, and many craftsmen offer home services cheaper than salons, for example, in Moscow you can find a replacement glass for 2,500-3,000. ₽ 4,000 ₽ The main thing is to check the reviews and demand a guarantee.

6. Alternative solutions: when repairs are not affordable

If changing the glass is too expensive, but you still need a phone, consider these options:

• 🛡️ Protective film. + Hydrogel coated film (e.g. Spigen Glas.tR)>) It will cover the cracks and prevent further damage. Cost: 300-800 ₽.
• 🔄 Exchange for a new phone. Some stores (like "Svyaznoy") accept old smartphones in trade-in even with a broken screen. Redmi Note 5 can get a discount of 1,000-2,000 ₽.
• 🔧 Partial repairs. If there's cracks in just one corner, some workshops offer a "local gluing" for 500 to 1,000 dollars. ₽. This is a temporary solution, but can extend the life of the phone for six months.

If you decide to sell a phone with a broken screen, indicate in the ad:

• 📱 Model and condition of the body (scratches, chips).
• ⚡ The performance of the touchscreen and matrix (are there "dead" zones).
• 🔋 Battery status (accuBattery test).
• 📦 Availability of the box and documents (increase the price by 10-15%).

Average price Redmi Note 5 with a broken screen in the secondary market:

• 💰 Working touchscreen, cracks only on glass: 2000-2 800 ₽.
• 💰 Part of the touchscreen is not working: 1,200–2,000 ₽.
• 💰 Cracks + non-working matrix: 500–1,200 ₽ (spare parts only).

7 Frequent repair errors and how to avoid them

Even in professional workshops, shoals happen, and here are the most common mistakes when replacing glass with a Redmi Note 5 and how to prevent them:

• 🔴 "Yellow spots after repairs, cause: overheating of the matrix when removing old glass, solution: use a temperature-adjusted hair dryer (maximum 90)°C) and do not heat one area longer than 20 seconds.
• 🔴 Part of the touchscreen is not working, cause: damage to the plume or improper installation of the glass, solution: check the touchscreen until final gluing.
• 🔴 The glass leaves after a week, because it's cheap glue or it's not good at cleaning the surface. UV-glue and degrease the matrix with alcohol.
• 🔴 There are broken pixels, and the reason is, you put pressure on the matrix when you put the glass in the glass, and you put the phone under the press evenly, without any distortion.
• 🔴 The screen became dull. The reason: the new glass is not compatible with the matrix. Solution: buy parts only for the Redmi Note 5 (whyred) model).

To minimize the risks, ask the master these questions before the repair:

1. What part will you use? (Require to show the packaging)
2. What glue do you use for gluing?
3. Do you have a guarantee for the touchscreen and matrix?
4. How long will the phone stay under the press?

⚠️ Warning: If the screen is less sensitive to pressing after repair, don't be quick to blame the wizard. Redmi Note 5 requires touchscreen calibration after glass is replaced. You can do this through the engineering menu: dial # #6484## → Touch Screen Test → Calibration.

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