If you're into phone repairs, you're probably often faced with the question of whether it's worth investing in an original part when replacing the display, or whether a cheaper OEM alternative will suffice. We asked technicians from FixShop.cz what the differences are between them and which option is more advantageous.
Original Samsung AMOLED displays are most often replaced with aftermarket OLED alternatives when damaged , which are significantly cheaper. However, the question is to what extent the lower price is reflected in the functionality and durability of the display.
The Samsung OEM display does not lag behind in functionality
Technicians from FixShop.cz confirmed to us that Samsung OEM OLED displays have the same functionality as the original AMOLED versions . You will not lose the ability to unlock the device using fingerprints or other functions. An interesting fact is that even display parameters such as brightness, resolution or color remain practically identical to those of the AMOLED display. Of course, this applies if you buy a higher-quality OEM part, not the cheapest one on offer. Changing the appearance of the phone
What you need to be prepared for with OEM Samsung displays are wider bezels on their edges. The usable screen area is therefore slightly smaller than in the case of the original display , but it does not limit functionality. Again, the width of the bezels depends on the quality of the OEM part. In more expensive versions, the bezels are not that much wider.
Pay attention to the lifespan
A significant difference between original AMOLED and OEM OLED Samsung displays is their durability and susceptibility to failures. Original parts are manufactured using the latest technologies directly in Samsung factories , while ensuring strict quality criteria are met. Aftermarket displays simply cannot match them in this regard. Technicians from FixShop.cz revealed that in the case of OEM displays, they encounter complaints and shorter lifespans more often.
What does this mean ? OEM displays are definitely not a bad choice if you are modest in terms of durability and you do not mind that the design of the phone will change slightly due to the width of the frames. If you want to be sure that everything will work and look like before and you or your customer will not mind a higher investment, give preference to the original AMOLED display. You can find a wide selection of original and OEM replacement Samsung displays in the FixShop.cz e-shop.
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