iPhone Screens

iPhone Screen Grades Compared: Genuine, Refurbished and iP9

iPhone screen replacement covers a wide range of grades, and choosing the right one comes down to the device value, the customer's budget, and whether the screen needs to read as genuine in iOS. Every grade we stock restores full display and touch function. The differences are in the panel technology, how the screen presents in iOS Parts and Service History, and price. True Tone and auto-brightness work across all grades on the latest iOS. Here is how they compare, listed best to value.

Grade	Display tech	iOS Parts & Service History	Best for
Genuine New	Original Apple OLED/LCD assembly	Reads as genuine. Full pairing.	Flagship devices where an exact factory-spec result is required.
Refurbished	Genuine Apple OLED panel, new front glass	Genuine panel; wont calibrate unless it has the sensor flex included	Genuine panel quality at lower cost than a new genuine assembly.
iP9 Soft OLED Calibration	Flexible aftermarket OLED	Calibrates as genuine used. No Important Display Message.	The premium aftermarket choice where avoiding the iOS warning matters.
iP9 Soft OLED	Flexible aftermarket OLED	True Tone works. Shows non-genuine display indicator.	A top-quality OLED result at a strong price for most modern iPhones.
iP9 Hard OLED	Rigid aftermarket OLED	True Tone works. Shows non-genuine display indicator.	Excellent OLED colour at a lower price; best on flat-front models.
iP9 FHD / HD+ LCD	Higher-resolution LCD	True Tone works. Shows non-genuine display indicator.	Sharp, cost-effective replacement for LCD-native iPhones.
iP9 HD LCD	Entry-resolution LCD	True Tone works. Shows non-genuine display indicator.	The keenest price for budget repairs on LCD-native models.

A quick rule of thumb: Genuine New or Refurbished where genuine panel quality and clean iOS reporting matter, iP9 Soft OLED Calibration as the premium aftermarket option that calibrates as genuine used with no warning, Soft or Hard OLED for an excellent OLED result at a keen price, and the LCD tiers for LCD-native models and the most cost-effective repairs. Match the display technology to what the device originally shipped with: an OLED-native iPhone needs an OLED grade, not LCD.

About iPhone Screen Replacement

Screen replacement is the highest-volume iPhone repair after battery service, and the grade decision matters more here than on almost any other part. The iP9 range gives repair shops a full ladder of options: a Calibration Soft OLED that reads as a genuine used display in iOS with no Important Display Message, standard Soft and Hard OLED grades for an excellent OLED result at a keener price, and FHD/HD+ and HD LCD tiers for LCD-native models and budget repairs. Genuine New and Refurbished grades sit above the iP9 range for repairs where a genuine Apple panel is required.

The single most important compatibility rule is matching the display technology to the device. iPhones from the X onwards (excluding the LCD-based 11, XR and SE line) shipped with OLED panels and should be repaired with an OLED grade. The LCD-native models can take the FHD/HD+ or HD LCD grades. Fitting the wrong technology is not possible owing to different flex connections and calibration. Filter the listings on this page by your specific iPhone model using the menu on the left, and the available grades for that model will be shown.

Fitting Notes for Trade

iPhone screen replacement requires careful transfer of the original sensors and brackets from the old screen to the new one: the earpiece speaker mesh, the proximity sensor flex, and the Face ID/TrueDepth flex on Face ID models. The original proximity sensor in particular must be transferred to use Apple's display calibration process on the iP9 Calibration screen. Damage to these flexes during the swap is the most common cause of Face ID, proximity or auto-brightness faults after a screen replacement, so take particular care releasing and re-seating them.

True Tone and auto-brightness function on all aftermarket grades on the latest iOS. On the iP9 Calibration screen, run Apple's calibration process after fitting to pair the display and confirm the genuine-used reading in Parts and Service History. Test touch response, True Tone, auto-brightness and Face ID before returning the device to the customer. For batteries, charging ports and other parts to complete the repair, browse the full iPhone parts range and our iPhone batteries category.

iPhone Screen Replacement FAQs

What is the difference between an iP9 Calibration screen and a standard aftermarket screen?

The iP9 Calibration Soft OLED is the standout aftermarket grade: it calibrates as a genuine used display in iOS Parts and Service History, with no Important Display Message warning. You can run Apple's own display calibration process to pair it to the phone, provided the original proximity sensor is transferred to the new screen. True Tone and auto-brightness function normally. Standard aftermarket grades (Soft OLED, Hard OLED and the LCD tiers) also support True Tone on current iOS, but will show the non-genuine display indicator in Parts and Service History because they do not carry the calibration programming.

Does True Tone work on aftermarket iPhone screens?

Yes. True Tone works on all our aftermarket iPhone screens running the latest iOS, across the Soft OLED, Hard OLED and LCD grades. Auto-brightness functions normally too. The difference between the grades is not True Tone but how the screen presents in iOS Parts and Service History: the iP9 Calibration screen calibrates as a genuine used display with no warning message, while the other aftermarket grades show the non-genuine display indicator. For a repair where avoiding that iOS message matters to the customer, the Calibration grade is the route.

What is the difference between Soft OLED, Hard OLED and LCD iPhone screens?

Soft OLED is flexible aftermarket OLED, the closest match to the original Apple panel: true blacks, vibrant colour and the best edge fit, ideal for OLED-native iPhones. Hard OLED is rigid OLED with the same excellent colour and true blacks at a lower price, though the rigid panel can feel marginally less flush on curved-edge models. LCD (FHD/HD+ and HD) is the budget tier: backlit rather than self-lit, so no true blacks, appropriate for LCD-native models such as the iPhone 11, XR and SE line, or as the most cost-effective option. Match the display technology to what the device originally shipped with.

Which iPhone screen grade should I choose?

For a flagship or recent device where the customer wants the closest-to-original result and a clean iOS reading, the iP9 Calibration Soft OLED or a genuine grade is the recommendation. For a strong OLED result at lower cost, standard Soft OLED or Hard OLED. For older LCD-native iPhones or the keenest price, the FHD/HD+ or HD LCD tiers. Genuine New gives a brand new original Apple assembly; Refurbished is a genuine Apple OLED panel renewed with new aftermarket front glass, retaining the genuine panel and its features at lower cost than a new genuine assembly.

What is a refurbished iPhone screen?

A refurbished iPhone screen is a genuine original Apple OLED panel that has had new aftermarket front glass bonded to it. The OLED itself and its electronics are genuine Apple, so colour, brightness and panel behaviour match the original; only the outer glass is new and aftermarket. This makes refurbished a strong middle option, genuine panel quality at a lower price than a brand new genuine service pack assembly. Refurbished is supplied for trade fitment.

Do I need to calibrate or pair an iPhone screen after fitting?

On the iP9 Calibration screen you can run Apple's display calibration process to pair the new screen to the phone, which requires transferring the original proximity sensor to the new assembly. On other aftermarket grades True Tone and auto-brightness work on current iOS without a pairing step, though the non-genuine display indicator will appear in Parts and Service History. Genuine assemblies retain full pairing. Always transfer the original sensors and brackets carefully, and test True Tone, auto-brightness, touch and Face ID function before returning the device.

Will replacing the screen affect Face ID?

No, when the repair is done correctly. Face ID is driven by the TrueDepth sensor array, not the display itself, so a screen replacement does not affect Face ID provided the original sensor flex and brackets are transferred carefully to the new screen and not damaged during the swap. Take particular care with the earpiece and proximity sensor flex, damage to these during fitting is the most common cause of Face ID or proximity issues after a screen replacement.

Do you supply iPhone screens to trade and retail?

Yes. iParts4U supplies both repair professionals and individual customers. Trade accounts get volume pricing, priority stock access on incoming inventory and dedicated support, particularly valuable on iPhone screens where grade range and stock depth matter most. Retail orders are dispatched same-day on stocked items placed before the 5:45pm cut-off, with free UK shipping on orders over 100 pounds. Both customer types receive the same grading standards and 12-month warranty cover. Repair shops handling regular iPhone screen volume benefit most from a trade account.

iPhone Screen Replacement

Replacement iPhone screens for every model, in genuine, refurbished and our own iP9 aftermarket grades from Soft OLED through to budget LCD. Every screen carries a 12-month warranty, with same-day UK dispatch on orders placed before cut-off and free UK mainland delivery over £100. Choose your grade below, or filter by your iPhone model on the left.

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Genuine Apple Screens

Genuine New

Brand new original Apple service pack assembly. The closest possible match to factory.

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Refurbished

Genuine Apple OLED panel with new front glass. Genuine panel quality at lower cost.

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iP9 Branded Range (best to value)

iP9 Soft OLED Calibration

Calibrates as genuine used in iOS, no warning message. Apple calibration supported.

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