iPhone Screen Repair: Genuine OLED vs. Aftermarket Alternatives

Most new iPhones come equipped with Soft OLED screens, offering superior image quality, vibrant colors, and better power efficiency compared to LCD screens. Models like the iPhone 12 and newer are designed to perform optimally with these factory-installed OLED panels.

Genuine and Aftermarket OLED Panels

Genuine OLED panels, manufactured by Apple, are the recommended option for the newest iPhones and select Pro models.

Aftermarket OLED panels are the default repair choice for models like the iPhone 12, 13, and 14, among others. These panels come with extended warranties that cover both the OLED display and touchscreen functionality.

Both screens offer:

Reliable touchscreen functionality
Vibrant colors and sharp image quality
Superior power efficiency
Long warranties

iPhone models that are built with and designed for an OLED screen:

All iPhone 15, 14, 13 and 12 series
iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max
iPhone X, XS, and XS Max

LCD Panels

For models listed above, we advise against using aftermarket LCDs (unless the repair is intended for trade-in purposes). LCDs for these models draw more battery power than the phone is designed for and may have touchscreens that degrade or fail over time.

Some iPhone models are built with an LCD screen, they include:

iPhone SE (2020 and 2022)
iPhone 11
iPhone XR
iPhone 8, 7, 6

For these models, both aftermarket and genuine LCD replacements are excellent options. The aftermarket LCDs we offer come with strong warranties covering both the display and touchscreen functionality. Genuine LCDs are available upon request, providing the same screen that originally came with these phones from the factory.