Smartphones

Smartphone Repairability­Scores

Not every smartphone is equal when it comes to repair. Compare the latest models based on how easy they are to open, fix and maintain.

18 Phones reviewed
6 Brands compared
7.2 Average score

How to read the scores

8–10: Excellent
6–7.9: Good
4–5.9: Fair
0–3.9: Poor
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Fairphone 5
Fairphone

Fairphone 5

2023

9.3
Excellent
Openness
Parts
Documentation
Software
  • Modular design — replace parts without tools
  • Parts available directly from manufacturer
  • 8 years of software updates guaranteed
Fairphone 4
Fairphone

Fairphone 4

2021

9.0
Excellent
Openness
Parts
Documentation
Software
  • Modular parts easy to replace
  • Ethically produced with honest materials
  • 5 year warranty op het toestel
Samsung Galaxy S24
Samsung

Galaxy S24

2024

7.5
Good
Openness
Parts
Documentation
Software
  • Samsung offers a self-repair program
  • Parts Availability via official channels
  • Improved internal layout compared to predecessor
Samsung Galaxy A54
Samsung

Galaxy A54

2023

7.8
Good
Openness
Parts
Documentation
Software
  • Affordable model with good repairability
  • Standard Phillips screws used
  • Battery relatively easy to replace
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Samsung

Galaxy S23 Ultra

2023

7.0
Good
Openness
Parts
Documentation
Software
  • More complex design due to S Pen integration
  • Self-repair program available
  • A lot of glue makes opening more difficult
Apple iPhone 15
Apple

iPhone 15

2023

6.5
Good
Openness
Parts
Documentation
Software
  • Overstap naar USB-C verbetert universaliteit
  • Pentalobe screws require special tools
  • Parts link limits independent repair
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Apple

iPhone 15 Pro Max

2023

6.0
Good
Openness
Parts
Documentation
Software
  • Titanium housing is durable but more difficult to open
  • Apple Self Service Repair available
  • Many components are software-linked
Apple iPhone 14
Apple

iPhone 14

2022

6.8
Good
Openness
Parts
Documentation
Software
  • New internal design makes back cover removable
  • Grote verbetering t.o.v. iPhone 13
  • Parts coupling remains a drawback
Google Pixel 8
Google

Pixel 8

2023

7.2
Good
Openness
Parts
Documentation
Software
  • Google offers repair parts through partners
  • 7 jaar software-updates beloofd
  • Screen and battery reasonably accessible
Google Pixel 7a
Google

Pixel 7a

2023

7.4
Good
Openness
Parts
Documentation
Software
  • Affordable alternative with good repairability
  • Simpler internal design than Pixel 8 Pro
  • Repair manuals available
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Google

Pixel 8 Pro

2023

7.0
Good
Openness
Parts
Documentation
Software
  • Larger size makes internal components more accessible
  • Temperature sensor adds complexity
  • Parts Availability via iFixit
OnePlus 12
OnePlus

OnePlus 12

2024

5.8
Fair
Openness
Parts
Documentation
Software
  • No official self-repair program
  • Parts difficult to obtain separately
  • Internal design is quite organized
OnePlus Nord 3
OnePlus

OnePlus Nord 3

2023

5.5
Fair
Openness
Parts
Documentation
Software
  • A lot of glue makes opening difficult
  • Limited availability of individual parts
  • No official repair documentation
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
Motorola

Edge 40 Pro

2023

5.2
Fair
Openness
Parts
Documentation
Software
  • Curved screen makes replacement more expensive
  • Limited self-repair program
  • Short software support (3 years)
Motorola Moto G84
Motorola

Moto G84

2023

6.2
Good
Openness
Parts
Documentation
Software
  • Flat screen is cheaper to replace
  • Simpler internal design than premium models
  • Parts available in limited quantities
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Samsung

Galaxy S24 Ultra

2024

7.2
Good
Openness
Parts
Documentation
Software
  • Titanium frame, plat scherm verbetert repairability
  • Extensive self-repair program
  • 7 years of software updates guaranteed
Motorola ThinkPhone
Motorola

ThinkPhone

2023

5.6
Fair
Openness
Parts
Documentation
Software
  • Robuust ontwerp met MIL-STD-810H certificering
  • Durable but difficult to open
  • Limited parts availability
18 smartphones found

Snelle compareing per merk

How do brands compare on average for repairability?

Merk Gem. score Openness Parts Documentation Software Oordeel
Fairphone 9.2
Excellent
Samsung 7.4
Good
Google 7.2
Good
Apple 6.4
Good
Motorola 5.7
Fair
OnePlus 5.7
Fair

How we score smartphones

Our repairability scores summarize four pillars that capture how workable repairs are on a smartphone.

01

Openness

How workable is chassis access? What driver types appear and how tolerant is the enclosure to opening attempts?

02

Parts

Can you buy batteries, displays and sub-assemblies within a sensible price envelope from OEM or reputable independents?

03

Documentation

Are there public repair manuals, schematics or at least teardown-grade guidance for indie shops?

04

Software

Does calibration software block swaps? Can modular repairs happen without wiping biometric or RF features?

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