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Cracked glass, a dead digitizer, backlight bleed, or a screen that's simply stopped responding to touch — whatever the fault, the fix is broadly the same across every iPhone: replace the screen assembly. What changes dramatically from model to model is the screen technology (LCD vs OLED), the price of the part, and how fiddly the job is, largely because of Face ID hardware, adhesive changes, and smaller internal connectors on newer phones.

This guide runs through every iPhone generation from the iPhone 7 up to the iPhone 17, with typical symptoms, what's involved in a DIY fit, and real part prices from E-Tech61's current range where a confirmed product exists. Where a specific model isn't currently stocked, we say so honestly rather than guessing — you can always check the full device screen cost comparison for the latest availability across the whole range.

Important: E-Tech61 supplies genuine-quality replacement parts and tools for DIY fitting — we are not a walk-in or mail-in repair service. If you'd rather not open the phone yourself, take the part (or the phone) to a local independent repairer. For a broader look at what repairers typically charge versus DIY, see our iPhone screen replacement cost & near-me guide.

How to identify your exact iPhone model before ordering a screen

This is the single most important step. Ordering the wrong part is the most common mistake in DIY screen replacement, especially between visually similar models like the iPhone X and XS, or the 13 and 13 Pro. Do this first:

  1. Check Settings. Go to Settings > General > About and look at the "Model Name" field — this usually names the exact phone, e.g. "iPhone 13 Pro".
  2. Find the model number. Still in About, scroll to "Model Number" (it will show as A-something, e.g. A2482). This is the definitive identifier if the model name is ambiguous or the screen is too damaged to read.
  3. Check the back of the phone. On older iPhones (7, 8, X), the model number is printed in tiny text near the bottom of the back panel or on the SIM tray.
  4. Cross-reference on Apple's support site. Search "check coverage" or the model number on Apple's official site to confirm exactly which iPhone it maps to — several model numbers exist per phone depending on region/carrier.
  5. Use physical features as a sanity check. Home button = iPhone 7/8/SE 2020. Notch with no home button = X through 13. Larger notch with Dynamic Island = 14 Pro/Pro Max onward. Camera layout (single lens, dual diagonal, or triple triangular) also narrows it down quickly.
  6. Match screen size, not just generation. "11" and "11 Pro Max" are very different sizes — always match the exact suffix (mini/Plus/Pro/Pro Max), not just the number.

Comparison table: screen type, price and difficulty by model

Model Screen type Typical DIY part price Difficulty
iPhone 7 LCD £8.99 Easy–Moderate
iPhone 7 Plus LCD £7.99–£8.99 Easy–Moderate
iPhone 8 LCD £8.99 Easy–Moderate
iPhone 8 Plus LCD £8.99 (white confirmed) Easy–Moderate
iPhone SE (2020) LCD £8.99 Easy–Moderate
iPhone SE (2016 / 2022) LCD Not currently listed — check range Easy–Moderate
iPhone X LCD or OLED £10.99–£23.99 Moderate
iPhone XR LCD from £18.00 (multi-fit part) Moderate
iPhone XS LCD/OLED alternative from £11.99 (multi-fit part) Moderate
iPhone XS Max LCD (OLED-original) £16.99 Moderate
iPhone 11 LCD from £11.99–£18.00 (multi-fit part) Moderate
iPhone 11 Pro / Pro Max OLED from £11.99 (multi-fit — confirm exact fit first) Moderate–Hard
iPhone 12 / 12 mini / 12 Pro OLED Not currently listed — check range Hard
iPhone 12 Pro Max OLED £28.99 Moderate–Hard
iPhone 13 mini OLED £58.99 Hard
iPhone 13 OLED £46.99 Hard
iPhone 13 Pro OLED £44.99 Hard
iPhone 13 Pro Max OLED £70.99 Hard
iPhone 14 OLED £51.99 Hard
iPhone 14 Plus OLED £72.99 Hard
iPhone 14 Pro OLED (budget in-cell LCD alt. available) £37.99 (budget in-cell) Hard
iPhone 14 Pro Max OLED Not currently listed — check range Hard
iPhone 15 / 16 / 17 (all variants) OLED Not currently listed — check range Hard

iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus

Typical symptoms: cracked glass with intact touch, dead digitizer (glass fine but no touch response), LCD bleed or discolouration, ghost touches after a drop.

What's involved in an iphone 7 screen replacement: this is one of the more forgiving jobs in the whole range — a handful of pentalobe and Phillips screws, a few connector cables, and the home button/Touch ID flex to transfer across from the old screen (it must stay on the same phone to keep Touch ID working — never swap this flex between two different handsets). No Face ID components to worry about, and no waterproofing adhesive gasket to contend with. This is a genuinely good first DIY repair for anyone new to phone disassembly.

Price for an iphone 7 lcd replacement / iphone 7 display replacement:

iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus

Typical symptoms: the same cracked-glass and dead-digitizer faults as the 7, plus the odd wireless charging fault after a screen crack (the front sensor housing sits close to the display connector).

What's involved: nearly identical disassembly to the iPhone 7 — same screw layout, same home button transfer rule for Touch ID. The one thing to watch for on an iphone 8 screen replacement is the front-facing camera and sensor bracket, which needs to be moved across carefully with a small screwdriver rather than yanked, as the ribbon is delicate.

Price:

Note: an iPhone 8 Plus black option isn't currently confirmed in the range — the white version above is the confirmed listing.

iPhone SE (2020) and iPhone SE (2022, 3rd gen)

Typical symptoms: same failure patterns as the iPhone 8, since the SE (2020) and SE (2022) share the same body and display assembly as the iPhone 8.

What's involved: identical process to the iPhone 8 above — same home button transfer, same screw pattern.

Price for iphone se screen replacement (2020):

For the original 2016 SE (1st gen), which uses a smaller 4-inch panel unrelated to the 2020/2022 body, we don't currently have a confirmed listing — check the site for current availability before assuming compatibility, as this panel is not interchangeable with the 8/SE combo parts above.

iPhone X

Typical symptoms: cracked front glass around the notch/edges (a common drop-impact point), unresponsive touch zones, green-tint or flickering OLED, dead pixels.

What's involved in a screen replacement iphone x job: this is where things step up in difficulty. The iPhone X was Apple's first Face ID phone, so the True Depth camera module (dot projector, infrared camera, flood illuminator) has to be unclipped from the old screen and carefully transferred to the new one — damage this cluster and Face ID stops working entirely. There's also an adhesive gasket to remove and replace for water resistance. Take your time, use a proper suction handle and pick tools, and don't force the display connector clips.

One thing worth knowing before you replace iphone x screen: on Face ID iPhones, iOS may show a "could not verify this iPhone has a genuine Apple display" notice after fitting a third-party part. This is purely informational — it doesn't disable the screen or Face ID — but it's worth knowing so it doesn't alarm you.

Price for iphone 10 replacement screen (three tiers depending on budget):

iPhone XR

Typical symptoms: cracked LCD (the XR uses a Liquid Retina LCD panel, not OLED, from the factory), unresponsive edges, backlight bleed after impact.

What's involved: same Face ID transfer process as the X, with a slightly larger, single-lens camera module.

Price for iphone xr screen replacement: the XR doesn't have its own dedicated listing but is covered by our multi-fit part:

iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max

Typical symptoms: cracked OLED, colour shifting at the edges, unresponsive touch after a drop.

What's involved: is an iPhone X screen the same as an iPhone XS? Physically very close in size, but the internal connectors and pairing are not considered interchangeable for a reliable fit — always order the part listed for your exact model rather than assuming X and XS parts are the same.

Price:

iPhone 11

Typical symptoms: cracked LCD panel (the 11 uses Liquid Retina LCD, like the XR), unresponsive touch zones, screen separating from the frame after a drop.

What's involved in an iphone 11 screen replacement: same Face ID camera transfer and adhesive gasket process as the X/XR/XS family. Budget slightly more time for the adhesive removal — it's stronger on the 11 than on the X.

Price for iphone 11 replacement screen:

iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max use OLED panels and are listed as covered by the 3D Touch multi-fit part above — because Pro and Pro Max sizes differ significantly, confirm the exact size variant on the product page before ordering rather than assuming a single SKU fits both.

iPhone 12 family

The standard iPhone 12, 12 mini and 12 Pro all use OLED "Super Retina XDR" panels. These aren't currently confirmed as standalone parts in our range, so rather than guess at compatibility we'd recommend checking the current stock on-site before planning a DIY fit for these three specific models. What we can confirm:

For the iPhone 12 Pro Max, the job involves the same Face ID transfer, adhesive gasket, and OLED handling care as later Pro-line phones — treat the panel gently, as OLED cracks and pressure-marks more easily than LCD if flexed.

iPhone 13 family

Typical symptoms: cracked OLED, dead zones, green or pink screen tint (a common OLED ageing/damage sign), touch lag.

What's involved in an iphone 13 screen replacement: this generation introduced a smaller, more fragile flex cable layout and stronger adhesive than the 12. You'll also need to transfer the proximity sensor and, on Pro models, the LiDAR-adjacent sensor bracket. It's a genuinely fiddly job — a proper heating pad or hairdryer on low heat to soften the adhesive is close to essential, along with a fine-tip screwdriver set.

Price:

iPhone 14 family

Typical symptoms: cracked OLED, touch unresponsiveness, display flicker, and — on the 14 Pro specifically — issues around the Dynamic Island cluster after a drop.

What's involved in an iphone 14 screen replacement: broadly the same difficulty as the 13, with the redesigned internal chassis (Apple made the 14 easier to open from the back for their own repair process, but the front screen swap itself is still an advanced job requiring care with the earpiece/proximity sensor assembly and battery connector, which must be disconnected first for safety).

Price:

Worth flagging on the 14 Pro option above: it's an in-cell LCD alternative rather than a like-for-like OLED panel. It's a genuinely useful budget route if you need the phone working again cheaply, but be aware the original screen is OLED with ProMotion (120Hz) and Always-On display — an in-cell LCD replacement will not reproduce those specific features, even though touch, brightness and everyday use work normally. We don't currently have a confirmed OLED-equivalent listing for the 14 Pro or a listing at all for the 14 Pro Max — check the site for the latest range.

iPhone 15, iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 (all variants)

These are the newest generations covered by this guide. All use OLED panels, and the Pro models add USB-C, Dynamic Island as standard, and increasingly integrated sensor/haptic assemblies that make DIY screen swaps more involved with every generation. We don't currently have confirmed standalone screen listings for iPhone 15, 16 or 17 models in the range described here, so rather than speculate on parts or pricing, we'd point you to check the current catalogue directly, or read our full device screen cost comparison for how newer-generation pricing typically compares to the models above.

Frequently asked questions

Is an iPhone X screen the same as an iPhone XS screen?

No. They're similar in size and both use OLED, but the internal connectors and calibration are specific to each model. Always buy the part listed for your exact model rather than assuming X and XS parts are interchangeable.

Can I use an iPhone 7 screen on an iPhone 8?

No. Despite looking almost identical externally, the iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 have different internal digitizer connectors, so a 7 screen won't function correctly, if at all, on an 8 — order the model-specific part.

What's the difference between an LCD and an OLED replacement screen?

LCD panels use a backlight behind the display layer and are generally more affordable and slightly more impact-resistant. OLED panels light each pixel individually, giving true blacks and better contrast, but tend to cost more and are marginally more prone to pressure marking if flexed during fitting. From the iPhone X onward, Apple's Pro/flagship models use OLED as standard, though budget in-cell LCD alternatives (like the iPhone 14 Pro option above) exist as a lower-cost trade-off.

Will a third-party screen show a warning message on Face ID iPhones?

On some Face ID models (iPhone X onward), iOS may display a notice that it "cannot verify this iPhone has a genuine Apple display" after a non-Apple-branded part is fitted. This is an informational message only — it does not disable the screen, Face ID, or any core functionality.

Do I need special tools to replace an iPhone screen myself?

Yes — as a minimum you'll need a pentalobe screwdriver (P2), a set of small Phillips screwdrivers, a suction cup or handle, plastic pry tools/picks, and fresh adhesive strips for models from the iPhone X onward. A heat source (hairdryer on low, or a heating pad) helps soften adhesive safely on newer, more heavily-sealed models.

How long does a DIY iPhone screen replacement typically take?

For a first attempt: roughly 30–45 minutes for an iPhone 7/8/SE, and 45–75 minutes for an iPhone X or later, mainly due to the extra care needed transferring the Face ID camera module and reapplying adhesive.

Should I replace the battery or back glass at the same time as the screen?

If the phone is already open and the battery is more than a couple of years old, it's often worth doing while you have access — it saves opening the phone twice. See our iPhone back glass replacement guide if the rear panel is also cracked, since back glass replacement is a separate job on Face ID models with the sealed unibody design.

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