Smartphone Repairability Scores
You have the right to repair the things you own—but how easily can that be done?
To find out, our engineers tear down the latest smartphones and score their repairability from zero (unrepairable) to ten (easiest to repair) so you can pick a product that is easy to repair and lasts as long as possible.
What makes a repairable device?
It should be straightforward to disassemble and replace whatever’s broken, using parts and instructions supplied (or endorsed) by the manufacturer. But that’s just to start—repairability means so much more. For full details, see our repairability scoring explainer.
Repairability is a moving target
We update our scoring rubric frequently to stay current with new technologies, materials, and design trends. This means that devices scored in years past might not fare exactly the same if they were re-scored today, but they can be readily compared with their contemporaries. For a precise list of criteria used to calculate each score, click the scorecard version number linked to each device below. For a downloadable (CSV) list of all scores, click here.
Smartphone Scores
Sorted by newest to oldest
iPhone Air
2025
PROS
- Great design prioritizes screen repairs while giving access to all other parts through the back glass.
- Clever electrically-releasing adhesive streamlines battery replacements.
- Repair parts and instructions are available straight from Apple.
CONS
- Four different screwhead types and the continued reliance on adhesives complicate basic repairs.
iPhone 17 Pro
2025
PROS
- Display and battery repairs are well-prioritized, though not as well as in other (dual-entry) iPhone models.
- Torx screws secure the battery assembly in place, making replacements straightforward.
- Repair parts and instructions are available straight from Apple.
CONS
- Five different screwhead types and the continued reliance on adhesives complicate basic repairs.
Google Pixel 10
2025
PROS
- Screen repairs are prioritized, and all other parts are under the back glass—which doesn’t require heat to remove.
- Battery and charge port repairs are easier than in prior models.
- Google makes repair parts and instructions readily available.
CONS
- Adhesive alone secures many components, hampering all repairs.
Nothing Phone 3
2025
PROS
- A built-in pull jacket gives you a shot at removing the battery without heat or solvents—if it works.
- The USB-C port is modular.
CONS
- A tedious and somewhat destructive opening procedure hampers all repairs.
- Screen repairs are among the toughest we’ve seen.
- No official repair parts or instructions are provided.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
2025
PROS
- The back glass adhesive seems to release without heat, and the USB-C port design is modular.
CONS
- Samsung doesn’t seem to offer anything in the way of repair instructions or replacement parts.
- All repairs require carefully de-gluing (and later re-gluing) the outer display and/or back cover.
- Foldable smartphone repairs in general present challenges due to the inherent complexity of the product.
Fairphone 6
2025
PROS
- Screen and battery repairs are adhesive-free and take just a few minutes.
- Easy disassembly and a high degree of modularity makes most repairs painless.
- Repair parts and instructions are available straight from Fairphone.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
2025
PROS
- The battery is designed to be removed more easily than in prior models, and the charge port is modular.
- Samsung offers at least some repair parts and instructions.
CONS
- The screen is tightly glued to the chassis; repair options are tedious or wasteful.
- Adhesive alone secures the screen and back cover, hampering all repairs.
iPhone 16e
2025
PROS
- Great design prioritizes screen repairs while giving access to all other parts through the back glass.
- Clever electrically-releasing adhesive streamlines battery replacements.
- Repair parts and instructions are available straight from Apple.
CONS
- Four different screwhead types and the continued reliance on adhesives complicate basic repairs.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
2025
PROS
- The battery is designed to be removed more easily than in prior models, and the charge port is modular.
- Samsung offers at least some repair parts and instructions.
CONS
- The screen is tightly glued to the chassis; repair options are tedious or wasteful.
- Adhesive alone secures the screen and back cover, hampering all repairs.
Pixel 9
2024
PROS
- Screen repairs are prioritized, and all other parts are under the back glass—which doesn’t require heat to remove.
- Google supports their phones with free, comprehensive service manuals and a wide selection of replacement parts.
CONS
- The battery is stubbornly glued down, and USB-C port repairs require removing the fragile display.
- No clips or fasteners secure the screen or back glass—you’ll need to source replacement adhesive for every repair.
Pixel 9 Pro
2024
PROS
- Screen repairs are prioritized, and all other parts are under the back glass—which doesn’t require heat to remove.
- Google supports their phones with free, comprehensive service manuals and a wide selection of replacement parts.
CONS
- The battery is stubbornly glued down, and USB-C port repairs require removing the fragile display.
- No clips or fasteners secure the screen or back glass—you’ll need to source replacement adhesive for every repair.
Pixel 9 Pro XL
2024
PROS
- Screen repairs are prioritized, and all other parts are under the back glass—which doesn’t require heat to remove.
- Google supports their phones with free, comprehensive service manuals and a wide selection of replacement parts.
CONS
- The battery is stubbornly glued down, and USB-C port repairs require removing the fragile display.
- No clips or fasteners secure the screen or back glass—you’ll need to source replacement adhesive for every repair.
Pixel 9 Pro Fold
2024
PROS
- Getting repairs started is easier thanks to outer display and back glass adhesives that release without heat.
- Google provides a free, comprehensive service manual, replacement parts, and software calibration tools for end users.
CONS
- All repairs require carefully de-gluing (and later re-gluing) the outer display and/or back cover.
- Foldable smartphone repairs in general present challenges due to the inherent complexity of the product.
iPhone 16
2024
PROS
- Great design prioritizes screen repairs while giving access to all other parts through the back glass.
- A novel electrically-releasing adhesive streamlines battery replacements.
CONS
- Four different screw types and the continued reliance on adhesives complicate basic repairs.
iPhone 16 Plus
2024
PROS
- Great design prioritizes screen repairs while giving access to all other parts through the back glass.
- A novel electrically-releasing adhesive streamlines battery replacements.
CONS
- Four different screw types and the continued reliance on adhesives complicate basic repairs.
iPhone 16 Pro
2024
PROS
- Great design prioritizes screen repairs while giving access to all other parts through the back glass.
- Screws and clips aid reassembly, whether you replace the adhesives or not.
CONS
- Four different screw types and the continued reliance on adhesives complicate basic repairs.
iPhone 16 Pro Max
2024
PROS
- Great design prioritizes screen repairs while giving access to all other parts through the back glass.
- Screws and clips aid reassembly, whether you replace the adhesives or not.
CONS
- Four different screw types and the continued reliance on adhesives complicate basic repairs.
HMD Fusion
2024
PROS
- The display is only secured with screws, making for speedy, reliable repairs.
- Back cover, battery, and USB-C port repairs are straightforward.
- HMD support offers replacement parts and repair instructions for common repairs.
HMD Skyline
2024
PROS
- Getting the device open is easy thanks to a novel camshaft mechanism.
- Screen and battery repairs are well-prioritized.
- HMD support offers replacement parts and repair instructions for common repairs.
CONS
- Battery adhesive, though mild, requires some extra effort to clean and replace during a repair.
Google Pixel Fold
2023
PROS
- Google provides a free, comprehensive service manual.
- Genuine replacement parts and software calibration tools are available for end users.
CONS
- All repairs require carefully de-gluing (and later re-gluing) the outer display and/or back cover.
- Foldable smartphone repairs in general present challenges due to the inherent complexity of the product.
Google Pixel 8
2023
PROS
- Google provides a free public service manual and offers OEM replacement parts for common repairs.
- The display is well-prioritized, and secures with clips even when replacement adhesive isn’t available.
CONS
- The battery is stubbornly glued down, and the soldered charge port can’t be easily replaced.
Google Pixel 8 Pro
2023
PROS
- Google provides a free public service manual and offers OEM replacement parts for common repairs.
- The display is well-prioritized, and secures with clips even when replacement adhesive isn’t available.
CONS
- The battery is stubbornly glued down, and the soldered charge port can’t be easily replaced.
Apple iPhone 15
2023
PROS
- Great design prioritizes screen repairs while giving access to all other parts through the back glass.
- Screws and clips aid reassembly, whether you replace the adhesives or not.
CONS
- Four different screw types and the continued reliance on adhesives complicate basic repairs.
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
2023
PROS
- Great design prioritizes screen repairs while giving access to all other parts through the back glass.
- Screws and clips aid reassembly, whether you replace the adhesives or not.
CONS
- Four different screw types and the continued reliance on adhesives complicate basic repairs.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
2023
PROS
- Display and battery replacements remain a priority in the design.
- Previously irreplaceable back glass is now immediately replaceable.
CONS
- Four different screw types and the continued reliance on adhesives complicate basic repairs.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
2023
PROS
- Display and battery replacements remain a priority in the design.
- Previously irreplaceable back glass is now immediately replaceable.
CONS
- Four different screw types and the continued reliance on adhesives complicate basic repairs.
Fairphone 5
2023
PROS
- Easy to disassemble/reassemble with basic tools—no adhesive blocks the way.
- End users can replace the battery in a few seconds.
- Fairphone provides a DIY service manual and offers original replacement parts.
Google Pixel 7a
2023
PROS
- Google offers a service manual and a limited set of replacement parts.
- The screen and back cover are well-prioritized for repair, but secured only with adhesive.
CONS
- The glued-down battery can be tough to access, and the soldered charge port is impractical to repair.
Nokia G22
2023
PROS
- Easily pried open for repairs, with no adhesive mess.
- Battery replacements are well-prioritized.
- Nokia supplies parts and guides for at least four of the most common repairs.
CONS
- Screen repairs are do-able but not well prioritized.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
2023
PROS
- Standard Phillips screws throughout the phone.
CONS
- The battery is still strongly glued down—a new pull tab helps only marginally.
- Screen repairs require a lot of disassembly while battling tough adhesive.
Google Pixel 7
2022
PROS
- Clips securing the display make for reliable reassembly, even when replacement adhesive isn’t available.
- Google offers a limited set of replacement parts (but no service manual).
CONS
- The soldered charge port and fragile back glass are impractical to repair.
Google Pixel 7 Pro
2022
PROS
- Clips securing the display make for reliable reassembly, even when replacement adhesive isn’t available.
- Google offers a limited set of replacement parts (but no service manual).
CONS
- The glued-down battery can be tough to access, and the soldered charge port is impractical to repair.
Apple iPhone 14
2022
PROS
- Display and battery replacements remain a priority in the design.
- Previously irreplaceable back glass is now immediately replaceable.
CONS
- Extensive parts pairing results in painful compromises for many DIY repairs.
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
2022
PROS
- Display and battery replacements remain a priority in the design.
- Previously irreplaceable back glass is now immediately replaceable.
CONS
- Proprietary screws and parts pairing can foil many repairs.
Apple iPhone 14 Pro
2022
PROS
- Display and battery replacements remain a priority in the design.
- Most other components are modular and straightforward to access or replace.
CONS
- Unlike in the non-Pro models, there’s still no good way to replace the rear glass.
- Extensive parts pairing results in painful compromises for many DIY repairs.
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
2022
PROS
- Display and battery replacements remain a priority in the design.
- Most other components are modular and straightforward to access or replace.
CONS
- Unlike in the non-Pro models, there’s still no good way to replace the rear glass.
- Extensive parts pairing results in painful compromises for many DIY repairs.
Google Pixel 6a
2022
PROS
- Display and battery repairs are well-prioritized, but complicated by reliance on adhesives.
- Google offers a limited set of replacement parts (but no service manual).
CONS
- The soldered charge port and glued back glass are impractical to repair.
Samsung Galaxy S22
2022
PROS
- Standard Phillips screws throughout the phone.
CONS
- The battery is strongly glued and requires extensive disassembly to service.
- Screen repairs require a lot of disassembly while battling tough adhesive.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
2022
PROS
- Standard Phillips screws throughout the phone.
CONS
- The battery is strongly glued and requires extensive disassembly to service.
- Screen repairs require a lot of disassembly while battling tough adhesive.
