A phone screen replacement in Brisbane starts from $95 for an iPhone, from $110 for a Samsung, from $129 for a Google Pixel and from $99 for an iPad. What most price guides won’t tell you is that the same iPhone usually has two legitimate prices: a high-quality non-genuine (copy) screen with a 3 month warranty, and an OEM screen that costs more, avoids the “Unknown Part” message on your iPhone and carries our lifetime parts guarantee. On an iPhone 15 Pro Max that is $150 versus $280. All prices are in AUD, include GST and are subject to a visual inspection of your device.
Key takeaways
- Two real prices per iPhone: copy screen (cheaper, 3 month warranty) or OEM screen (dearer, lifetime parts guarantee, no “Unknown Part” popup).
- iPhone 15 Pro Max: $150 copy, $280 OEM. iPhone 16 Pro: $220 copy, $440 OEM. Older iPhone 6 through 8 and SE models from $95.
- Samsung is quoted as touch screen plus LCD together, from $120 on an A12 up to $440 on a Galaxy S25.
- Cracked back glass is a separate job from the screen: from $95, about 90 minutes, with an optional $20 insurance add-on covering up to 5 replacements for 12 months.
- Most repairs are done in about an hour, and you pay only once the repair is finished.
Why does the same iPhone have two different screen prices?
Because there are two different parts, and pretending otherwise is how customers get surprised later. Every iPhone screen quote we give is either a full screen replacement using high quality non-genuine (copy) parts, or a screen replacement using OEM parts. Both are real repairs done by the same technicians in the same store. They differ in what happens over the following months.
| Copy screen (high quality non-genuine) | OEM screen | |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone 15 Pro Max | $150 | $280 |
| iPhone 16 Pro | $220 | $440 |
| Warranty | 3 months | Lifetime parts guarantee (labour may be charged depending on the age of the repair) |
| Apple “Unknown Part” message in Settings | Usually appears | Does not appear |
| True Tone and display behaviour | Can differ from the original panel | Matches original behaviour |
| Best suited to | Older handsets, phones being kept 6-12 months, tight budgets, phones headed for trade-in soon | Near-new flagships, phones you intend to keep or resell, anyone who wants the longest cover |
The Apple notification is the part people find most confusing. On recent iPhones, iOS shows a message in Settings when it detects a display that isn’t a genuine Apple part (see Apple’s Australian support note on non-genuine displays). It does not stop the phone working. It is a notification, not a fault. But if you plan to sell the phone or you simply don’t want that flag sitting in your settings, the OEM option is the one to take.
The warranty difference is the other half of the decision. Copy screens carry a 3 month warranty. OEM repairs carry our lifetime parts guarantee, with labour possibly charged depending on how old the repair is. Either way, warranty is void where there’s physical damage, liquid ingress, mistreatment or third-party tampering, so a second drop is a second repair.
Our read, after doing this since 2009: if your iPhone is two or more generations old and you’re planning to replace it within the year, the copy screen is good value and does the job. If the phone is near-new, the price gap buys you a longer guarantee and no popup, and it’s usually worth it.
What are the actual 2026 screen prices in Brisbane?
These are our starting prices, GST inclusive, subject to visual inspection.
| Device | Screen repair from |
|---|---|
| iPhone 6, 6S, 7, 7 Plus | $95 |
| iPhone 8, SE 2020, SE 2022 | from $95 |
| iPhone 15 Pro Max | $150 copy / $280 OEM |
| iPhone 16 Pro | $220 copy / $440 OEM |
| Samsung Galaxy A12 | $120 |
| Samsung Galaxy A15 | $145 |
| Samsung Galaxy S21 FE | $250 |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 | $220-$380 |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 | $250-$440 |
| Samsung Galaxy S25 | $440 |
| Google Pixel | from $129 |
| iPad | from $99 |
Samsung is quoted differently to iPhone. On Galaxy handsets the touch digitiser and the LCD/OLED are bonded as one assembly, so the quote covers the touch screen and LCD together, which is why a mid-range A12 sits at $120 while a current S25 sits at $440. Ranges on the S23 and S24 reflect the different variants in each family. The full Samsung Galaxy repairs price list and the Google Pixel repairs price list have model-by-model figures, and the main price list covers the rest.
What else changes the price of your quote?
Four things, mostly.
Model and generation. Newer flagships use larger, brighter, more complex panels, and the parts cost more. The jump from an iPhone 15 Pro Max OEM screen at $280 to an iPhone 16 Pro OEM screen at $440 is a parts-cost jump, not a labour one.
Whether the glass or the whole assembly needs replacing. If the display still shows a clean image and touch works everywhere, some devices can be handled more cheaply than a full assembly swap. Where the panel is bleeding ink, showing lines or dead to touch, the whole assembly goes.
Back glass is a separate repair. The rear panel is its own job with its own price: back glass replacement from $95, $110 on an iPhone 15 Pro Max and $120 on an iPhone 16 Pro, taking about 90 minutes. Cracked front and cracked back is two repairs on one invoice. For $20 you can add 12 months of back glass insurance covering up to 5 replacements, which is worth doing if you’re the sort of person who has now cracked the back twice.
Liquid damage changes everything. A phone that has been in the pool, the surf at Wellington Point or a laundry cycle cannot be quoted on a screen alone. It needs assessment first, because the screen may be a symptom rather than the problem. We recover around 90% of liquid-damaged devices, but the quote follows the inspection, not the other way around.
Is a cheap Brisbane screen repair a bad repair?
Not automatically, but ask what part you’re getting. A $95 quote and a $280 quote can both be honest if one is a copy screen on an older handset and the other is OEM glass on a flagship. The problem is quotes that don’t say which one you’re buying, because you find out three months later when the touch goes patchy and the warranty has expired.
Three questions worth asking any repairer before you hand the phone over:
- Is this a copy part or an OEM part, and what’s the warranty length on each?
- Will the repair trigger the “Unknown Part” message on my iPhone?
- Do I pay before or after the repair?
On the last one, our answer is after. You pay when the repair is complete and you’ve seen it working, and you can split it with ZipPay or Afterpay in store. If you’re weighing up whether an independent repair affects your rights, our guide on whether a third-party phone repair voids your warranty in Australia covers the Australian Consumer Law position.
How long does a screen repair take in Brisbane?
Most repairs take about an hour, and around 95% of screen replacements are finished within the hour. Back glass runs closer to 90 minutes. Weekends can run longer when both stores are busy, so if you’re driving in on a Saturday it’s worth ringing first.
If you’re near Mount Gravatt or Capalaba you can wait in the centre while it’s done. Both stores are walk-in friendly, and we do Brisbane iPhone screen replacement at both. Outside south-east Brisbane, our free courier and reply-paid postal options mean you don’t need to be local at all: see how free courier and reply-paid repairs work anywhere in Australia.
Is it worth fixing, or should you replace the phone?
Rough rule we give customers over the counter: if the repair costs less than a third of what the phone is worth to you, fix it. A $95 screen on an iPhone 8 that still holds charge is easy maths. A $440 OEM screen on a phone you were already planning to trade in this quarter is a harder call, and the copy screen at $220 may be the better answer, or none at all.
Two things people forget. A cracked screen usually cuts trade-in value by more than the cost of fixing it, so repairing before selling often nets out ahead. And once the glass is broken, the seal is broken: dust and moisture get in, and what was a cosmetic crack becomes a touch fault or a display fault. A $30 fitted tempered glass screen protector after the repair is the cheapest insurance in this whole article.
Frequently asked questions
Is the quoted price the final price?
It’s the starting price for that model and repair, subject to a visual inspection. Hidden damage, a bent frame or liquid ingress can change it, and we tell you before we start, not after. You can request a quote with your model and what’s wrong.
Do you use genuine parts?
We use genuine and/or original parts where possible, and we also offer a clearly labelled high quality non-genuine (copy) option on request at a lower price with a 3 month warranty. We’ll tell you which one your quote is for.
Will a copy screen break my Face ID or True Tone?
Face ID is not part of the display assembly and is preserved through a correct screen replacement. Display behaviour such as True Tone can differ on a non-genuine panel, and iOS will generally show the “Unknown Part” notification. If either matters to you, choose the OEM option.
Can I get a screen repaired the same day?
Usually yes. Most repairs are done in about an hour while you wait. Stock varies by model and store, so ring ahead on 1300 131 192 and we will confirm your screen is on the shelf before you drive in.
Do you repair school iPads?
Yes. We run a dedicated school iPad and tablet repair program with free pickup and return.
Get a firm price on your cracked screen
Tell us your model and what’s broken and we’ll give you both options, copy and OEM, with the warranty on each, before you commit to anything. You pay only once the repair is done.
Call 1300 131 192, or book online.
Mt Gravatt: Shop 5/1484 Logan Road, Mount Gravatt QLD 4122. (07) 3849 7035. Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm, Sat 8:30am-2:00pm, closed Sunday.
Capalaba: Kiosk 21, Capalaba Central Shopping Centre, Moreton Bay Road, Capalaba QLD 4157. (07) 3245 4662. Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:30pm, Sat 9:00am-4:00pm, closed Sunday.
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