Selling a Xiaomi smartphone for parts is a profitable way to get rid of a malfunctioning device, getting real money for it. But how do you estimate the cost? What depends on the price of a display, motherboard or battery? And where is it better to sell — on Avito, in service centers or specialized buyers?
In this article, we will discuss the current prices for parts for popular Xiaomi models (from Redmi Note 10 to Xiaomi 13 Ultra), tell you how to avoid fraud in the transaction, and share proven ways to maximize profits.
Why is selling parts more profitable than scrapping?
It's easy to take an old Xiaomi to the electronics point, but it's not profitable. For a kilo of electronic scrap, you get 100-300 rubles, whereas even a broken smartphone can fetch 1,000-15,000 rubles if you disassemble it correctly.
- 🔧 Deficit parts (e.g., original displays for Xiaomi) 12T Or the Redmi Note 11 Pro cameras.+) They are expensive due to supply difficulties.
- 🔋 Batteries even with 70% capacity buy to replace services – their price falls more slowly than other components.
- 📱 Motherboard flagships (Xiaomi 13 Pro, Black Shark 5) are in demand from repairers, as they contain expensive chips.
- 💎 Rare colored cases and glass (e.g. Xiaomi 11 Lite) NE In "Parlament blue" bought for restoration.
According to 2GIS, demand for Xiaomi parts has increased by 40 percent in Moscow and St. Petersburg over the past year, driven by rising prices for new smartphones and an increase in unofficial services that save on original parts.
⚠️ Warning: If your Xiaomi hit the water or suffered a heavy blow, check the performance of the display module and charging controller before selling. Water-damaged boards are often bought up at the price of scrap metal - do not waste time testing them.
What does the price of Xiaomi spare parts depend on?
The cost of Xiaomi components in the secondary market is formed from 5 key factors:
- The model of the smartphone – spare parts flagships (Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Mix Fold 3) is more expensive 3-5 times than the budget Redmi 9A.
- Status of the part - working OLED-Scratching screen costs 30-50% more than defects.
- Demand in the market – for example, batteries for the POCO F3 are in demand due to problems with the original batteries.
- The presence of analogues – if for Redmi Note 10 Pro there are cheap Chinese copies of displays, the original loses in price.
- Sales region – in Moscow and large cities, prices are higher by 15-25% than in the regions.
Parts for models released less than a year ago (Xiaomi 14, Redmi Note 13 Pro+) are often bought at a price of 50-70% of a new part, as official supplies are limited.
| Component | Budget models (Redmi 9/10) | Mid-segment (POCO X5, Redmi Note 12) | Flagships (Xiaomi 13, Mix Fold) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display (working, without defects) | 800–1 500 ₽ | 2 000–4 500 ₽ | 5 000–12 000 ₽ |
| Maternity pay (work) | 500–1 200 ₽ | 1 500–3 000 ₽ | 4 000–8 000 ₽ |
| Battery (capacity 80%+) | 300–600 ₽ | 700–1 200 ₽ | 1 500–2 500 ₽ |
| Main camera (module) | 200–500 ₽ | 600–1 500 ₽ | 2 000–5 000 ₽ |
| Body + back cover (without damage) | 100–300 ₽ | 400–800 ₽ | 1 000–2 000 ₽ |
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Before selling, check your Xiaomi model through the code ##4636## in the dialer. Some resellers underprice by passing off the flagship as a budget model.
Where is it better to sell Xiaomi parts?
The choice of the site depends on your goals: maximum price, speed of the transaction or minimal hassle.
1. Specialized buying services
Pros: quick payment, no need to disassemble the phone yourself, Cons: prices below the market by 20-30%.
- 🏢 "Phone.ru — purchase at fixed tariffs, departure of the courier.
- 🏢 "Mobile phone – even non-working devices are accepted, but pay little.
- 🏢 Local services - look for on-demand "phone purchases for spare parts [your city]".
2. Online platforms (Avito, Yula, Drom)
Pros: you can put the price above the market, the disadvantages: the risk of running into fraudsters, you need photos and descriptions.
- 📱 On Avito it is better to sell components separately (display, board, battery).
- 📱 On Yule, lots with a photo of a disassembled phone and an honest description of defects go faster.
3. Groups in Telegram and VKontakte
Pros: target audience (repairers, resellers). Cons: lots of low-quality offers.
- 📌 @xmparts — Xiaomi Parts Chat.
- 📌 VK-communities of the type "Buy spare parts for Xiaomi [region]".
4. Overseas sites (eBay, AliExpress)
Pros: high prices for rare models. Cons: difficulties with delivery and customs.
- 🌍 On eBay, the displays for Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra and Black Shark are in demand.
- 🌍 On AliExpress you can sell in bulk (for example, batches of batteries).
⚠️ Warning: When selling through Avito, never mail parts before you receive payment. Fraudsters often ask for a part to be "checked" and then disappear. Use only paid courier delivery when you receive it.
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How to disassemble Xiaomi without damage?
If you decide to sell your own parts, carefully disassembling your smartphone will increase the cost of the parts by 15-30%.
- Preparation of tools: you will need: 🔧 Plastic shoulder blades (bears) - to disconnect the display. 🔧 A set of screwdrivers (cross, five-pointed star). 🔧 Hair dryer or thermo-air station - for softening the glue. 🔧 Suction cups for screen removal.
Battery shutdown
necessarily
Removal of the display
60–80°C
Recovery of fees
For models with a glued body (such as Xiaomi 12 or Redmi Note 11), use plastic cards instead of metal tools to avoid scratching the frame.
What to do if the screw breaks during disassembly?
Top.-5 Mistakes in selling Xiaomi parts
Even experienced salespeople lose money because of mistakes.
- 🚫 Selling everything at once: A disassembled phone will bring 30-50% more than the whole phone.
- 🚫 Hide defects – if the display has yellow spots or broken pixels, honestly state this. Otherwise, the buyer will return the goods or leave a negative review.
- 🚫 Ignore rare details – for example, a vibrator or proximity sensor from Xiaomi Mi 10 can be sold for 300-500 ₽, though many throw them away.
- 🚫 Do not check the health – test every detail before selling. For example, the camera can be checked in the Camera app. MX.
- 🚫 Choose the first available site - compare prices on Avito, in Telegram chats and local buyers.
According to Yandex.Advertisements, in 2023, 40 percent of parts sales were disrupted by a description that didn't match the actual state of the product. Don't repeat this mistake!
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The most expensive part in a Xiaomi smartphone is the display (especially with 120Hz and AMOLED), which can cost up to 70% of the price of all parts combined.
How much can you earn on the dismantling of popular Xiaomi models?
Here are the real calculations for different devices (prices are valid for June 2026):
| Model | Cost of spare parts (amount) | The most expensive detail | Disassembly time (min) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redmi Note 10 Pro | 3 500–5 000 ₽ | Display (2,500) ₽) | 20–30 |
| POCO F3 | 4 000–6 500 ₽ | Mother's fee (3,000) ₽) | 25–40 |
| Xiaomi 11T Pro | 7 000–10 000 ₽ | Display 5,000 ₽) | 30–50 |
| Xiaomi 13 Ultra | 15 000–22 000 ₽ | Camera (8,000) ₽) | 40–60 |
| Black Shark 5 Pro | 6 000–9 000 ₽ | Cooling system (2,500) ₽) | 35–55 |
As you can see from the table, even the budget Redmi Note 10 Pro can bring 3-5 thousand rubles, if properly disassembled and sold in parts. and flagships like Xiaomi 13 Ultra pay off the time spent on disassembly.
Legal nuances: do I have to pay taxes?
If you sell parts as an individual and you don't do it systematically, you don't have to pay taxes.
- 📄 If you sell parts regularly (more than 3 deals a month), the tax office may consider it a business activity.
- 📄 When selling through foreign sites (eBay, AliExpress) may be charged a fee and VAT.
- 📄 If the transaction amount exceeds 250,000 ₽ In the year, you need to file a declaration (but in practice this applies only to the sale of expensive flagships).
To avoid problems:
- 🔹 Do not include phrases such as “wholesale” or “permanent delivery” in ads".
- 🔹 Keep your phone checks (if you have had it in use for less than 3 years).
- 🔹 Use transfers to a card or cash – it’s harder to track a transaction.
⚠️ Note: If you sell parts through a legal entity (for example, an IP), be sure to execute transactions under a contract of sale. Otherwise, you risk a penalty for unrecorded income.