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Should I Repair My Phone or Replace It?

Tech - by Joe Weber - updated on 7/29/2024

Holding a phone with a cracked screen

Cell phone technology has advanced tremendously in the last 20 years. It seems like only yesterday you could walk into your cell phone provider of choice and purchase a new or replacement phone for less than a couple hundred dollars.

Not anymore. Gone are the days of inexpensive phones and tablets. The key to saving your bank account some headaches is longevity. Making your device last as long as possible will make you and your wallet happy.

Repairing A Cell Phone Saves You Money

If you're looking for the most economical choice, you should repair your phone rather than replace it. A new phone can easily cost upwards of $1,000 or more for high-end devices. Repairing your current phone, on the other hand, can cost anywhere from less than $100 to a few hundred dollars, depending on the repair and phone model.

What are the most common phone repairs?

The two most common issues plaguing older phones are broken screens and dying batteries.

Many of the common phone components that you can have repaired at Batteries Plus are:

  • Broken screens
  • Batteries
  • Charging Ports
  • Buttons and Switches
  • Speakers
  • Cameras
  • And more!

How Much Does It Cost To Fix My Smartphone?

A new phone may cost an arm and a leg but that might not be the case when you opt to fix your phone. A phone repair can cost as little as a tank of gas in a pickup truck, depending on what needs to be repaired.

Average costs of common phone repairs

Below you will find the average costs of different types of repairs you can have completed at Batteries Plus by our WISE-certified phone repair technicians.

  • Cracked Screens: Broken screens are some of the more costly repairs, averaging at just around $230 depending on the phone. With some of the newest phone models screen replacements can cost over $500. Even still, that is significantly less than purchasing the latest phone.
  • Battery Replacements: A new battery can cost as little as $60 and up to $200 depending on the model of your phone.
  • Charge Port: Being able to charge your phone is just as important as the battery working as it should. Luckily, charge port repairs are relatively inexpensive and average around $80 depending on the phone.

Before you spend any money on a repair, let our certified repair technicians perform a free diagnostic test on your phone to see exactly what needs to be repaired.

What Else Should I Think About When Deciding Whether to Repair or Replace My Phone?

Cost is important, there's no argument there, but there is more to deciding to repair or replace your phone. Comfort is also very important. You are used to the phone you have. The size, weight, and let's not forget how it works, are all important things to think about when toying with the idea of replacement.

You'll also want to consider the age of your current phone. If your phone is particularly old with outdated technology, there's a good chance it may not support the most recent software updates. In that case, it might be worth upgrading to something new. Many carriers offer higher trade-in offers on older model phones to get people into new devices.

If your phone is currently damaged though, you may still want to have it repaired to maximize the money you get on your trade-in.

Why You Can Trust Batteries Plus for Your Cell Phone Repair Needs

Why should you have your phone repaired at Batteries Plus? Our technicians are proudly part of the Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association's WISE certification program. That means you can be confident that your phone is being worked on by technicians whose expertise has been verified by a third-party source.

Here are two even bigger reasons to trust Batteries Plus

We've partnered with Samsung as part of their new Independent Service Provider program. This partnership allows us to repair your Samsung phone using components, tools and even training that comes directly from Samsung.

With over 700 locations throughout the U.S., it's easy to find a Batteries Plus near you. Book your repair appointment online today to save an additional $10. Or, shop our phone essentials page to find phone cases, accessories, wireless charging options and more.

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