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iPhone screen replacement vs glass replacement: the differences

In an iPhone glass replacement, only the cracked top glass is renewed and the phone’s own panel stays. In a screen replacement, the glass, touch layer and display panel are replaced together. Glass alone works only when display and touch are flawless; with stains, lines or touch faults, the screen is replaced.

Cep Market Repair TeamIn Kadıköy since 2006
Key points
  • In a glass replacement, the phone’s own panel stays in place.
  • In a screen replacement, glass, touch and panel are replaced together.
  • For glass only, the display and touch must be flawless.
  • With stains, lines or touch problems, the screen is replaced.
  • The difference between the two is explained before approval.

01Comparison

TopicGlass replacementScreen replacement
What is replaced?Only the front glassGlass, touch layer and panel
The phone’s own panelStays in placeReplaced with a new one
When is it possible?If display and touch are flawlessEven when the panel is damaged
Colour and brightnessUnchangedCan differ with the type of panel fitted
True ToneUnaffected, as the panel staysKept if the panel’s data is transferred
Watch outThe panel may be damaged during separationAsk about the type of panel fitted

02Which one for which symptom?

SymptomNeeded
Only a crack, display and touch flawlessGlass replacement possible
Ink-like stain under the crackScreen replacement
Lines, flicker or no displayScreen replacement
Touch not responding in one areaUsually a screen replacement

The layers of the screen are explained in phone screen layers: glass, touch and LCD.

03Before you decide

  • See at diagnosis, together with us, that the panel has no problem.
  • Ask about the chance of the panel being damaged in a glass replacement, and what happens then.
  • For a screen replacement, ask about the type of panel fitted and the True Tone transfer.

What decides the price is in cracked phone glass repair cost, and the screen options on our screen replacement page.

Brand › Model › Repair listChoose your model, ask about the faultiPhone models

04How to get your phone to us

Visit our store

Hasanpaşa Mh. Söğütlüçeşme Cd. No: 192 (opposite the mosque car park), Kadıköy. Monday – Friday 09:00 – 20:30 · Saturday 09:30 – 20:30 · Sunday: Please ask.

Send it by post

Free two-way shipping with our contracted carrier from anywhere in Turkey. Send the device without its case, in a well-protected box, with a note giving your phone number and the fault.

Motorbike courier

Within Istanbul you can send your device by motorbike courier; just send us your address and the fault on WhatsApp.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

01

Can only the glass be replaced on an iPhone?

Yes, if the display and touch are flawless; with stains or lines on the panel, the screen is replaced.

02

Does a glass replacement affect True Tone?

No; the phone’s own panel stays in place.

03

Should I choose a glass or a screen replacement?

It depends on the symptom; the difference and price of both options are explained at diagnosis, and the decision is yours.

04

Will a screen replacement delete my data?

Data is usually preserved during a repair; still, you need to back up your data before the repair starts (backups are the customer’s responsibility).

Customer reviews

What our customers say

★★★★★

Today we had an original battery replacement on our iPhone 14 Pro done by Can, and we thank him very much for his kindness, his speed and his professional support. You can come with no question marks in your mind. I recommend it 👍

Özgür Can K.Customer review · Translated from Turkish
★★★★★

They replaced the battery of an iPhone 11 in 20 minutes and handed the device back.

Selçuk S.Customer review · Translated from Turkish
★★★★★

They replaced the screen of my iPhone 17 Pro Max with an original one within an hour. Emir and Kerem looked after me very well. An amazing business.

Ali E.Customer review · Translated from Turkish
★★★★★

Thank you, I had my device repaired: front glass replacement on a 17 Pro Max within an hour.

AhkCustomer review · Translated from Turkish
★★★★★

My brother Kerem welcomed us wonderfully; he truly knows the whole workshop by heart. Can, my doctor, left his mark on an iPhone that nobody else could fix. Thank you.

Saidovski M.Customer review · Translated from Turkish
★★★★★

I had the front glass of a 14 Pro Max replaced and I am pleased. Well done.

Alp Tunahan T.Customer review · Translated from Turkish
★★★★★

I had the screen and battery of my 14 Pro Max replaced and I am very pleased. Thanks for your work.

Oğuzhan O.Customer review · Translated from Turkish
★★★★★

I think you will be pleased with their approach, their helpfulness and their care.

Our customerCustomer review · Translated from Turkish

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