Phone Screen Replacement: Original or Copy?

This question is of interest to those who have damaged or broken their phone's screen and want to repair the fault while reducing repair costs. Several solutions are available here, and the price of phone repair services varies accordingly. To determine the type of repair, you should know the difference between the original display module and its copy.

Features of the original screen module and its copy

The screen module is a set of parts, which consists of the screen itself (matrix), touch screen, protective glass and plastic frame. The module is assembled, so it can be completely replaced even if only the glass is broken. Original modules are produced by phone manufacturers from their own original parts, while copies are made in third-party factories in China using their own g

Display module copies

As for the advantages, the only advantage of the copy is the low price. First of all, a non-original matrix does not allow to reproduce the full color spectrum that the original has, it may have lower brightness and contrast. Although modern Chinese manufacturers have learned to make good fakes, they still do not compare to the originals. One or more parameters may be worse, and it is no longer the original screen mo

As for the touch screen that responds to the touch, through which the phone is controlled - it can be on the matrix itself or on the glass. The glass touch screen stops working when the glass is deformed. Unlike the original, the copies have a touch screen grid, but this does not affect the overall image quality. Also, copies are often equipped with non-hardened protective glasses, in addition

Original display module

Original display modules are called Orig or Orig Ref, they are made in the same China, but using the original retina-matrices and touch screens. Next, tempered, grease-proof glass is added, and the frames are placed. Such modules are checked for quality before being sold.

Advantages:

High image quality;

High strength;

Quality construction.

Comparing the brightness of the original screen and the copy

In short, the colors on the original screen are always more saturated, there is no blue tint.

In any case, the original display module will be the best choice, but there are some nuances, taking into account the experts can recommend a copy.

In what cases is it worth installing a copy:

If the owner is not whimsical about some inaccuracies and image quality;

If a person wants to save for repairs.

Only these nuances can force the owner to install a copy of the display module. Otherwise, if you care about image quality and intend to use your phone for a long time, it is not recommended to install copies, because you will later compare the old screen with the new one, which will clearly disappoint your expectations.

Experts recommend installing original display modules, as their advantages are obvious. As for the price, it is definitely higher than the replicas. But if you pay a little more, you get a durable, quality device that won't break after the first drop like a copy.

In any case, our telephone rule in Vilnius strongly recommends not to repair the screen at home or with your own hands, but to trust professionals.