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iPhone 15 screen repair: repair or replace?

A 2026 cost comparison — independent shop vs. official repair vs. a refurbished replacement.

Independent shop repair$100–$170
Official (Apple) repair$279
DIY parts only$65–$190
Refurbished replacement$520
Trade-in of the broken one (screen)$150

medium-confidence estimates — always confirm with a real quote.

Repair

Repair your iPhone 15

The fix costs about 26% of what the device is worth, and it still gets updates until ~2030.

For a iPhone 15 in good condition, repairing usually wins — The fix costs about 26% of what the device is worth, and it still gets updates until ~2030.

Screen repair on the iPhone 15 is the single most common fix, and because the display is the priciest part its cost often decides the whole repair-or-replace question.

A cracked or unresponsive display is the most common fault and usually the most expensive single repair.

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Software support

updates expected until ~2030

About 4 years of security updates left.

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Frequently asked

How much does a iPhone 15 screen repair repair cost?
Independent shops typically charge $100–$170, while an official Apple repair runs $279. DIY parts cost about $65–$190. These are medium-confidence estimates — confirm with a local quote.
Is it worth repairing a iPhone 15 with a cracked screen?
For a iPhone 15 in good condition, repairing usually wins — The fix costs about 26% of what the device is worth, and it still gets updates until ~2030.
How long will the iPhone 15 get software updates?
The iPhone 15 is expected to receive security updates until around 2030 — about 4 more years from 2026.

Other iPhone 15 faults

Same fault, other devices