Your iPhone screen has scratches but isn't cracked. Apple's Ceramic Shield is tough — but not invincible. The question: is screen polishing worth €60–81, or do you need new glass at €113–206? The rule is simple.
🔍 The Rule: Scratch or Crack?
- Scratches without cracks → screen polishing
- Any crack (even tiny) → glass replacement
- Deep gouges reaching the OLED → glass replacement or full screen
💰 iPhone Screen Polishing vs Glass Replacement Costs
| Model | Polishing | Glass-Only | Full Screen |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone 16 Pro Max | €81.00 | €206.83 | €458.84 |
| iPhone 15 | €74.25 | — | €306.37 |
| iPhone 14 | €67.50 | €113.78 | €289.50 |
| iPhone 13 / 12 | €67.50 | — | from €220 |
⚡ What Screen Polishing Achieves on Ceramic Shield
Ceramic Shield (iPhone 12 and newer) is harder than the previous Ion-X glass. This means better drop resistance — but sand still scratches it (Mohs 7+). Polishing removes the scratched surface layer and applies nano-ceramic coating that reaches 9H hardness.
❌ When iPhone Screen Polishing Won't Work
- Even the thinnest crack exists — polishing can't fuse cracks
- The scratch is so deep your fingernail catches on it — you need glass replacement
- You have a scratched tempered glass protector — replace the protector, don't polish
See detailed options on our iPhone screen polishing page.
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