If your iPhone has ever had its screen replaced - whether from an accidental crack or a minor display issue - the type of replacement matters enormously for resale value. A non-genuine screen can reduce your iPhone's selling price by ₹3,000–₹8,000 depending on the model. Here's how to check and what it means for selling.
Method 1: iOS Genuine Parts Warning (iPhone XS and Later)
On iPhone XS and newer models running iOS 15.2 or later:
- Go to Settings → General → About.
- Scroll down to the Parts and Service History section (or look for individual component entries).
- You'll see each major component listed as either "Genuine Apple Part" or "Unknown Part".
A screen listed as "Unknown Part" means it was replaced with a third-party display - not an Apple-certified component.
Method 2: True Tone Functionality
On iPhone 8 and later models, True Tone automatically adjusts screen warmth based on ambient lighting. If your screen replacement didn't come with a programmed True Tone chip:
- Go to Settings → Display & Brightness.
- If the True Tone toggle is missing or greyed out, the screen is likely non-original.
Method 3: Visual Inspection
Experienced buyers and QuickGadgets inspection partners can often spot a non-original screen:
- Colour temperature - third-party OLED panels often have a slightly different white balance (too cool or too warm).
- Touch response - minor lag or inconsistency in touch tracking.
- Screen gap - non-original screens sometimes don't sit perfectly flush with the frame.
- Brightness at maximum - Apple panels typically achieve brighter peak brightness than third-party equivalents.
How Does a Non-Original Screen Affect Your Resale Price?
| Model | Reduction for Non-Original Screen |
|---|---|
| iPhone 11 | ₹2,000–₹3,500 |
| iPhone 12 / 12 Pro | ₹3,000–₹5,000 |
| iPhone 13 / 13 Pro | ₹4,000–₹6,500 |
| iPhone 14 / 14 Pro | ₹5,000–₹8,000 |
Should You Get an Original Replacement Before Selling?
An Apple-authorised screen replacement costs ₹8,000–₹18,000 depending on the model. This is almost never worth it purely for resale - the cost of the repair typically exceeds the price improvement it would bring. The exception: if your screen is cracked and non-original, an Apple replacement might improve your value enough to justify the cost on higher-end models (iPhone 14 Pro, 15 Pro).
Be Honest in Your Quote
On QuickGadgets, the "Is the screen original?" question is part of the pricing flow. Be honest - if you're not sure, check via Settings first. An honest quote that matches your device at inspection means no surprises and a smooth pickup. Trying to hide a non-original screen only causes friction and the buyer will always find out during inspection.