You may be familiar with the uncomfortable feeling that comes with dropping your smartphone — you stare at it for a second or two, hoping the screen won’t be cracked when you pick up the phone. Sometimes you get lucky and other times you pick up the phone to find a shattered screen. Breaking the screen on your Samsung Galaxy S10 isn’t something you want to happen, but it also doesn’t mean your phone has reached end-of-life status. Keep reading to learn more about Samsung Galaxy S10 screen repair services.
Samsung Galaxy S10 screen replacement cost
Once you move beyond the initial frustration of cracking the screen on your Galaxy S10, you need to figure out how much it will cost to fix, and whether you should go to Samsung or use a local repair shop. The repair prices are similar for the Galaxy S10 and the Galaxy S10 Plus, and they are a bit less expensive for the Galaxy S10e.
Samsung Screen Repair (out-of-warranty) | Replacement Price (Swappa) | |
Samsung Galaxy S10 | $249 | Starting around $225 |
Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus | $269 | Starting around $270 |
Samsung Galaxy S10e | $199 | Starting around $180 |
You should also check the Swappa Repair Network, which lists over 2,400 independent repair shops across the country (some of which are also Samsung Authorized Service Providers). Due to the number of shops, you should be able to easily find a place that is close to where you live or work. Another perk of using a local repair shop found in the Swappa Repair Network is that you can often get a screen replaced the same day or even while you wait.
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Can I fix my cracked Galaxy S10 myself?
Now that you know the cost of a Samsung Galaxy S10 screen replacement, you may be wondering whether you can fix the cracked screen yourself for less. This is a simple answer — no. It doesn’t matter if you have the regular Galaxy S10, the Galaxy S10 Plus, or the Galaxy S10e, opening a smartphone and replacing damaged parts is best left to the professionals because they have the proper tools and the experience to get the work done. And perhaps more importantly, a professional repair tech will be able to replace your cracked screen without causing any additional damage.
Is Samsung Galaxy S10 screen repair worth it?
This may be somewhat hard to hear, especially if you love your phone, but your damaged Galaxy S10 may not be worth the repair cost. The starting price (as of June 2021) of a Samsung Galaxy S10 on Swappa is around $225. It would be less expensive to buy a gently used Galaxy S10 than it would be to repair your damaged Galaxy S10.
Similarly, if you are looking to repair or replace a damaged Galaxy S10 Plus or Galaxy S10e — it would be roughly the same price to buy a gently used model, as opposed to repairing your damaged model. The current (as of June 2021) starting price for a Galaxy S10 Plus is around $270, and the current starting price of a Galaxy S10e is around $180 in the Swappa marketplace.
Consider upgrading to a Galaxy S20 instead
You may also be wondering if you should use the broken screen as an excuse to upgrade to a newer model. This is actually a valid question, and quite frankly, it is worth considering. The Galaxy S10 is relatively new and was first released in early 2019. However, newer models offer newer technology, such as 5G connectivity. The Samsung Galaxy S20 5G was released in early 2020, and it has a current starting price of around $410 in the Swappa marketplace. Learn more in our Galaxy S10 Upgrade Guide.
Or if you’re looking to spend a little less, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G has a current starting price of around $355 in the Swappa marketplace.
Swappa has you covered if you decide to move forward with a repair or a replacement. And, if you opt to go the repair route, you can take comfort in knowing that you can trust the repair shops listed in the Swappa Repair Network. All of the shops listed are required to meet certain criteria. For example, each repair shop is required to offer a 30-day warranty on any repair they complete (and some shops will offer a longer warranty). The listed repair shops must also have a verifiable business name, address, phone number, and web presence.
Still thinking about using the cracked screen as an excuse to upgrade? Make sure to read our Samsung Galaxy S10 Buyer’s Guide and Upgrade Guide to see how the Galaxy S10 stacks up against other Galaxy smartphones.