{"id":13874,"date":"2020-08-27T16:18:01","date_gmt":"2020-08-27T21:18:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/?p=13874"},"modified":"2023-01-19T11:07:51","modified_gmt":"2023-01-19T17:07:51","slug":"repair-or-replace-broken-iphone-xr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/repair-or-replace-broken-iphone-xr\/","title":{"rendered":"I broke my iPhone XR, should I repair or replace it?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There are few feelings worse than dropping your iPhone, only to pick it up and find the glass has been shattered. Accidents happen, and today’s iPhones are more fragile than ever — after all, they’re essentially slippery metal frames sandwiched between two panels of glass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only can a cracked iPhone screen obstruct your view of the display, but depending on how severe the damage, a cracked screen or back panel can be dangerous. Large cracks often result in sharp pieces of glass that can potentially cut you or even lodge themselves into your skin. But that’s not the only issue. An iPhone’s water resistance becomes compromised with cracks and\/or missing pieces of glass, providing a pathway to the phone’s sensitive internals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more: How much does it cost to repair a broken phone screen?<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the case of my iPhone XR<\/strong><\/a> — which suffered one too many drops due to my clumsy butterfingers — both the front and back of the phone were almost completely destroyed. So not only was I in need of a screen replacement, but the back glass and possibly even the battery needed to be replaced as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This left me with a few common questions most people with broken iPhones ask themselves:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Should I spend money and get my iPhone repaired? <\/strong><\/li>
  2. Should I cut my losses and buy a new\/used iPhone?<\/strong><\/li>
  3. If I got a replacement, what do I do with my broken iPhone XR? <\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    To answer these questions, you’ll have to do a little research. The good news is Swappa makes the repair journey much easier by providing all the information you need to make a decision. Whether that’s moving forward with a repair, finding a cheap replacement, or selling what’s left of your broken phone — Swappa is here to help. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Step 1: Getting a ballpark figure on repairs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    The first thing you’ll want to do is figure out how much it costs to repair your broken iPhone. The good news is you don’t have to call around to find average cell phone repair prices. The Swappa Phone Repair Calculator<\/a><\/strong> gives you estimated prices for many common repairs on some of the most popular devices. Our pricing data is pulled from participating Swappa Repair Network shops<\/a>, giving you a much better idea of how much each type of repair will cost you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    To get a general ballpark figure on iPhone XR repair<\/a> — which suffered from a cracked screen, shattered back glass, and abnormal battery issues — I selected my specific model, storage size, and type of repair service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    <\/td>Screen repair<\/strong><\/td>Back glass repair<\/strong><\/td>Battery repair<\/strong><\/td>Total (estimated)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    iPhone XR<\/strong><\/td>$138<\/td>$126<\/td>$73<\/td>$337<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    Keep in mind that these aren’t hard numbers — only a national average, based on participating Swappa Repair Network shops. Make sure to call your local shop to find out the exact pricing. Calling a local shop in my area, the actual<\/em> total price quoted to repair my iPhone XR was $455<\/strong> after tax (parts and labor included). That’s pretty close to the Swappa Phone Repair Calculator estimate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    IPHONE XR REPAIR<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Step 2: Finding the price of a replacement iPhone XR on Swappa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    Prices starting at $325<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Now that we’ve figured out how iPhone XR repair<\/a> costs, it’s time to weigh that against the price of buying a replacement. Although you could always purchase a refurbished model from Apple, you can save quite a bit by shopping for gently used iPhones on Swappa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Starting prices for the iPhone XR vary based on the carrier model and storage config. But with unlocked models starting at $325 (iPhone Xr Price Trends<\/em><\/a>), it seems I could actually spend less money by simply buying a completely newish<\/em> replacement on Swappa. Now, I understand that not everyone will want to go this route, but it can be a great opportunity to switch to an entirely different model, color, or one with a little more storage. Visit our iPhone Buyer’s Guide<\/a> and check out the best iPhone Xr upgrade options<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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