iPhone Screen Repair vs Selling As-Is

By TechITAZ · Avondale, AZ

You've got a cracked iPhone and you're ready to upgrade. The question: do you spend money fixing the screen first, or sell it cracked and pocket what you can?

The answer depends on the model. Here's the actual math.

The Math: Repair Cost vs Value Gained

Model	Screen Repair Cost	Value Increase After Repair	Net Gain
iPhone 16 Pro Max	$180–$220	$250–$320	+$70–$100 ✅
iPhone 15 Pro Max	$160–$200	$200–$260	+$50–$80 ✅
iPhone 15 / 15 Pro	$130–$170	$150–$200	+$30–$60 ✅
iPhone 14 Pro Max	$120–$150	$120–$160	≈ Break even
iPhone 14 / 14 Plus	$100–$130	$90–$120	-$10–$20 ❌
iPhone 13 and older	$80–$110	$50–$80	-$20–$50 ❌

Why Older Phones Don't Pencil Out

An iPhone 13 with a cracked screen might fetch $130–$160 as-is. After an $80–$110 screen repair, it might sell for $200–$220. That's a net gain of $20–$30 — barely worth the hassle, and you had to wait for the repair.

Meanwhile, if the repair shop damages a Face ID sensor or the waterproofing seal breaks, you've now got a phone worth less than before you brought it in.

When Repair Always Makes Sense

There's one scenario where repair wins regardless: if you're keeping the phone. If you're not selling and just want a functional daily driver, a $100 repair is almost always better than a $700+ upgrade.

TechITAZ does same-day repairs on most models. If you bring it in and the repair doesn't make financial sense for selling, we'll tell you honestly — and you can sell it as-is instead.

Sell As-Is to TechITAZ — No Judgment

We buy cracked iPhones every day. A crack doesn't mean $0 — it means a deduction. Here's roughly what cracked screen phones are worth:

• iPhone 16 Pro Max (cracked): ~$400–$480
• iPhone 15 Pro (cracked): ~$260–$320
• iPhone 15 (cracked): ~$150–$200
• iPhone 14 Pro (cracked): ~$180–$230
• iPhone 13 (cracked): ~$80–$130