Did you know that Americans break two smartphone screens per second costing over $3 billion a year? Let’s be real, smartphones are delicate and easy to break so this statistic isn’t surprising.
However, knowing that it happens to everyone doesn’t make it any less frustrating. If you have a damaged phone, you are probably considering whether to repair or replace it. Read on for help with that decision.
Factors to Consider
If you have a damaged phone, there are some factors to considering before deciding to repair or replace it. Those factors include:
- Age of the phone
- The extent of damage
- Length of time it would take to fix
- Repair cost vs. replacement cost
- Warranty or insurance
You can base your decisions on these factors, but the outcome is up to you. To further help you, let’s talk about the pros of having your phone repaired:
- A repair may be cheaper
- Don’t have to learn how to use a new phone
- Some repairs are covered by warranty or insurance
Now let’s dive into the cons:
- Repairs may be more costly than replacements
- Not all damage is repairable
- There is no promise that your phone will work the same after a repair
The biggest pro of getting a replacement phone is that you don’t have to worry about it needing a repair any time soon. When it comes to price, depending on the damage, a repair or replacement may be the cheaper solution.
Repairing a Phone
Now, let’s dive deeper. Repairing your phone is the best idea over a phone replacement when you don’t have a warranty or insurance.
If the damage is small enough, you may be able to repair the phone on your own. There is a lot of information online that can help you.
For example, if your phone has water damage, there may be an easy fix. The most common thing is to put your phone in rice, but there are a lot of other repair methods out there.
If the damage is beyond your ability, you can visit a smartphone repair store for help.
Replacing a Phone
If you have a completely broken phone, you’ll obviously opt for a replacement. You may also choose to replace your phone because the repairing cost is not worth it.
Other good reasons to get an iPhone replacement include if you have multiple damage issues or you have an outdated phone. If your phone is older, a repair method may not work.
If you have a warranty on your phone, getting a replacement is the best option. Even if your phone has only gone through minimal damage, you never know how it will work after a repair.
Save yourself the trouble by getting a new phone under your warranty plan.
Do You Have a Damaged Phone?
If you’ve come across this article, chances are, you have a damaged phone. There are many factors to consider when deciding between repairing and replacing a phone.
We hope this guide has broken down enough of the facts to help you make an insightful decision. For more articles on technology, check out the other posts on our blog.
