Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro is still a popular choice among users, despite the release of newer models. Its reliable filling, powerful processor Mediatek Helio G90T and 64 MP camera make the device relevant even in 2026. However, one of the most vulnerable parts of this device is the screen. Falling from a height, hitting or even heavy pressure on the display can lead to cracks, broken pixels or complete sensor failure.
If you're faced with a damaged screen, the first question that comes up is, how much does it cost to replace a screen with a Redmi Note 8 Pro and where is it better to make it? Prices can vary by many times, from 3,000 to 15,000 rubles, depending on the type of matrix, the repair site and even the region. In this article, we'll take a look at all the nuances from official services to garage workshops, tell you how not to run into a fake and save without risk for the phone.
Xiaomi official service: prices and guarantees
Replacing the screen at Xiaomi’s authorized service center is the most reliable, but also the most expensive option, and you’re guaranteed to install the original matrix with all the features (including Always-On Display, if supported).
According to the data for 2026, the average prices in official services in Russia look like this:
| Type of repair | Cost (rupe) | Time limit for implementation | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replacement of the display module (original) | 12 000 — 15 000 | 3-5 working days | 6–12 months |
| Sensor replacement (without matrix) | 5 000 — 7 000 | 2-3 days | 3–6 months |
| Diagnostics + glass replacement (if the matrix is intact) | 3 500 — 4 500 | 1-2 days | 3 months |
⚠️ Attention: Official services often practice "complex repair" - if additional problems are detected during the diagnosis (for example, a damaged plume or battery), the total amount can increase by 20-30!
Advantages of official service:
- 🔹 Work and spare parts warranty (from 6 months).
- 🔹 Original details with factory calibration of flowers.
- 🔹 Water resistance (if the body is not damaged).
- 🔹 Possibility to check the phone on Mi Account after repair.
Private workshops: how to save and not lose
Prices in informal services can be 2-3 times lower than Xiaomi. For example, for a replacement screen on the Redmi Note 8 Pro here ask from 4 000 to 8 000 rubles. But the savings are fraught with risks: from low-quality Chinese copies to break the phone during repairs.
What to check before handing over your phone to a private workshop:
Experience with Xiaomi (Ask for examples of work)|Availability of a guarantee (minimum 3 months)|Reviews on Yandex.Maps or 2GIS|Spare parts used (original or copy)|Cost of diagnosis (sometimes included in the final price)-->
The most common pitfalls:
- 📱 Non-original matrices – may have distorted colors, poor viewing angle or non-functioning autobrightness.
- 🔧 "Adhesive screens – Cheap displays often unstick after 1-2 months.
- 🔋 Damage to the battery - with careless opening of the body.
- 🚫 Refusal of warranty - if the master "forgot" to say that the spare part of the used.
Important: Redmi Note 8 Pro is used AMOLED-It's a matrix with an integrated sensor. Cheap copies often come with IPS-panels that are visually worse (less contrast, no deep black).
Self-replacement: is it real and how much it will cost
If you have experience in electronics repair, you can try replacing the screen yourself.
- 📲 Original display module – 6000-9000 rubles.
- 📲 High quality copy (A)+) — 3,500 to 5,000 rubles.
- 📲 Used screen (from disassembly) - 2 000-3 500 rubles.
- 🛠️ A set of tools (suction cup, mediator, screwdrivers) - 500-1 500 rubles.
⚠️ Note: If you replace yourself, you are at risk:
- 🔥 Damage plumes – on the Redmi Note 8 Pro they are very fragile.
- 💥 To disrupt the antenna attachments - this will lead to a deterioration of the signal.
- 🔋 Break the battery - it is glued to the body.
If you decide to repair yourself, be sure to watch the video instructions and prepare the workplace. Without experience, it is better not to take risks - repairs can cost more than in the workshop.
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Before disassembling the phone, be sure to remove SIM-They can interfere with the back cover.
How much does it cost to replace the glass (if the matrix is intact)
If the screen is only cracked, but the image is displayed normally, you can do with a replacement of the protective glass.
| Type of service | Price (rupe) | Time. |
|---|---|---|
| Replacement of glass with preservation of sensor | 2 500 — 4 000 | 1-2 hours |
| Glass replacement + sensor resticking | 3 500 — 5 000 | 2-3 hours |
| Complete replacement of the display module (if the glass does not separate) | 5 000 — 8 000 | 1 day |
🔍 How to understand that you can do only by replacing glass?
- 📱 The display is working, but there are cracks.
- 🎨 Colors are not distorted, no broken pixels.
- ☑️ Sensor responds to touch without delay.
If at least one of the points is not executed, the matrix is likely damaged, and the entire module will have to be changed.
Where is cheaper: comparing prices by region
The cost of repairs varies greatly by city, with Moscow and St. Petersburg having 20 to 30 percent higher prices than the regions.
| Town | Official service (rupe) | Private workshop (rub.) |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 14 000 — 16 000 | 6 000 — 9 000 |
| St. Petersburg | 13 000 — 15 000 | 5 500 — 8 500 |
| ekaterinburg | 11 000 — 13 000 | 5 000 — 7 000 |
| Novosibirsk | 10 000 — 12 000 | 4 500 — 6 500 |
| Kazan | 9 000 — 11 000 | 4 000 — 6 000 |
💡 Tip: If you live in a small town, it's sometimes more profitable to send your phone to the nearest millionaire's shop by mail. Many services offer free diagnostics when ordering repairs through a transportation company.
What to do if there are problems after replacing the screen
Even after professional repairs, there may be problems.
- 🔄 The screen flickers or spontaneously turns on - a poorly connected plume or a damaged matrix.
- 🎨 Distorted colors – a poor-quality copy is installed or the display is not calibrated.
- ☠️ Phone not turned on - possibly damaged fee at autopsy.
- 📶 Missed signal network disconnected antenna plumes.
⚠️ Warning: If the phone stopped charging or discharges quickly after repair, it is likely that the battery or power controller has been damaged.
What to do in such cases:
- Return to the workshop and request a re-diagnosis.
- If the warranty is valid, insist on free repairs.
- If the master refuses - write a claim (the sample can be found on the website of Rospotrebnadzor).
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If the workshop refuses to eliminate defects under warranty, demand a written refusal - this will be useful for a court or complaint to Rospotrebnadzor.