Curious about why some repair centers boast cheaper replacement screens compared to others? Buckle up, because we're about to dive into the nitty-gritty. Let's unravel the mystery behind the three primary types of screens available for repairing your beloved iPhone.
First up, we have the trusty LCD (Liquid Crystal Display). This screen held sway from the inception of the iPhone all the way up to the iPhone 8 Plus. Enter OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode), which revolutionized the third-party screen industry. The price tag on these screens skyrocketed initially, leaving many hesitant to splurge on repairs. To address this, China introduced LCD screens for iPhone X and beyond, along with the new HARD OLED.
LCD screens offered a wallet-friendly alternative to the market, albeit with noticeable differences when fitted. They tend to be thicker, requiring more layers to generate an image, and protrude slightly from the phone housing, making them more susceptible to damage from drops. HARD OLED screens emerged as a cost-effective substitute for the original SOFT OLEDs fitted in the factory. While HARD OLEDs offer a comparable visual experience and seamless fit within the housing, they are less forgiving when accidents occur. A drop can result in cracked glass and leaking black fluid, leading to screen failure and loss of display.
Think of it like this: imagine an egg. A HARD OLED is akin to an uncooked egg; drop it, and it shatters, leaking its contents. On the other hand, a SOFT OLED is like a boiled egg; even if the shell cracks, the contents remain intact. So, where does this leave you as a consumer? When presented with a cheaper screen option, you're likely being offered either an LCD or HARD OLED. But here's the kicker—would you even realize if a repair shop fitted a HARD OLED instead of the premium SOFT OLED until it's too late?
Here's the deal: we're all about giving you choices. We can hook you up with a budget-friendly LCD or go all out with a premium SOFT OLED—it's all about what fits your budget and preferences. And hey, to sweeten the deal, we offer a solid 12-month defect warranty on any screen we install. So, go ahead, make your choice, and rest easy knowing your iPhone is in good hands.