Your iPhone 15 screen just shattered. Now what? The choice between glass-only repair and full display replacement isn't just about money — though the €173 price difference matters. At OnOff.gr, we handle both repairs daily. Here's exactly when each option works and when it doesn't.
Glass-Only Repair
Original OLED stays intact
Preserves authentic display
2-3 hours labor
Full Authentic Display
Brand new OLED assembly
Face ID + True Tone preserved
1-2 hours labor
🔍 How to Tell Which iPhone 15 Repair You Need
One simple test reveals everything: check if the display works normally under the cracks. Touch it. Look for dead zones. Watch for color shifts.
✅ Glass-Only Repair Works When...
- Image stays crisp and bright
- Touch responds everywhere
- No dark spots or shadows
- No dead pixels visible
- Colors look normal
- Only outer glass is cracked
❌ Full Display Needed When...
- Black or colored spots appear
- Horizontal/vertical lines show
- Touch dead zones exist
- Part of screen stays black
- Brightness flickers randomly
- OLED shows burn-in marks
⚙️ What Glass-Only iPhone 15 Repair Actually Means
The iPhone 15 packs a Super Retina XDR OLED display — an expensive, precision-engineered component. The outer glass sits separately, bonded with OCA adhesive. At OnOff.gr, we remove ONLY that glass layer using specialized laser equipment and OCA lamination, leaving your authentic OLED untouched.
Result: you keep the original OLED display and pay only for glass plus labor — not an entire new screen assembly.
💰 iPhone 15 Screen Repair Pricing Breakdown
| Model | Authentic Display | Glass Only | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone 15 | €306.37 | €133.28 -56% | €173.09 |
| iPhone 15 Plus | €345.95 | €150.82 | €195.13 |
| iPhone 15 Pro | €345.95 | €150.82 | €195.13 |
| iPhone 15 Pro Max | €418.52 | €182.39 | €236.13 |
📊 iPhone 15 vs iPhone 16 and 14 Repair Costs
Here's how iPhone 15 screen repair pricing stacks up against newer and older models:
| Model | Authentic Display | Glass Only |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone 16 Pro Max | €458.84 | €206.83 |
| iPhone 16 Pro | €386.27 | €174.17 |
| iPhone 16 | €321.75 | €141.50 |
| iPhone 15 Pro Max | €418.52 | €182.39 |
| iPhone 15 | €306.37 | €133.28 |
| iPhone 14 Pro Max | €418.52 | €164.36 |
| iPhone 14 | €289.50 | €113.78 |
🔐 Will Face ID Work After iPhone 15 Screen Repair?
This question comes up constantly: will Face ID break during screen repair?
The answer is definitive: No. iPhone 15 Face ID data lives in the Secure Enclave — a separate secure zone inside the A16 Bionic chip. It has zero connection to the display. Whether you choose glass-only repair or full display replacement, Face ID remains completely unaffected — assuming the repair doesn't damage the sensor itself.
⏱️ iPhone 15 Screen Repair Time Comparison
Glass-only repair takes slightly longer due to the specialized laser separation and lamination process — but the result is bubble-free and crystal clear.
🎯 Quick Decision Guide for iPhone 15 Screen Damage
- Just cracks + everything works normally → Glass-only repair (save up to 56%)
- Spots, lines, dead zones visible → Full authentic display replacement
- Can't tell for sure → Free diagnosis at Ioulianou 50
Sources:
OnOff.gr — iPhone 15 Authentic Display Replacement
OnOff.gr — iPhone 15 Glass-Only Repair
Prices include VAT, valid April 2026
iPhone 15 Screen Cracked?
At OnOff.gr on Ioulianou 50, we'll diagnose your screen damage for free. Repair completed in 1-2 hours with 12-month warranty.
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