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146GooglePixel Fold2023+ Google provides a free, comprehensive service manual.
+ Genuine replacement parts and software calibration tools are available for end users.
- 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.		31.7
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145GooglePixel 82023+ 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.
The battery is stubbornly glued down, and the soldered charge port can’t be easily replaced.		61.6
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144GooglePixel 8 Pro2023+ 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.
The battery is stubbornly glued down, and the soldered charge port can’t be easily replaced.
61.6
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143AppleiPhone 152023+ Great design prioritizes screen repairs while giving access to all other parts thru the back glass.
+ Screws and clips aid reassembly, whether you replace the adhesives or not.
- DIY repairs are hobbled by pervasive parts pairing and deterrent messaging.		4Provisional1.6
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142AppleiPhone 15 Plus2023+ Great design prioritizes screen repairs while giving access to all other parts thru the back glass.
+ Screws and clips aid reassembly, whether you replace the adhesives or not.
- DIY repairs are hobbled by pervasive parts pairing and deterrent messaging.		4Provisional1.6
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141AppleiPhone 15 Pro2023+ Display and battery replacements remain a priority in the design.
+ Previously irreplaceable back glass is now immediately replaceable.
- Proprietary screws and parts pairing can foil many repairs.		4Provisional1.6
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140AppleiPhone 15 Pro Max2023+ Display and battery replacements remain a priority in the design.
+ Previously irreplaceable back glass is now immediately replaceable.
- Proprietary screws and parts pairing can foil many repairs.		4Provisional1.6
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139Fairphone52023+ 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.		101.6
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138GooglePixel 7a2023• Google provides no service manual, but does offer a limited set of replacement parts.
• The screen and back cover are well-prioritized for repair, but secured only with adhesive.
- The glued-down battery can be tough to access, and the soldered charge port is impractical to repair.
41.6
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137NokiaG222023+ Easily pried open for repairs, with no adhesive mess.
+ Battery replacements are well-prioritized in the design.
+ Nokia supplies parts & guides for four of the most common repairs.
- Screen repairs are do-able, but not well prioritized.		81.6
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136SamsungGalaxy S23 Ultra2023+ Standard Phillips screws throughout the phone.
- The battery is still strongly glued down—the new pull tab helps only marginally.
- Screen repairs require a lot of disassembly while battling tough adhesive.		4Provisional1.6
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135GooglePixel 72022+ Clips securing the display make for reliable reassembly, even when replacement adhesive isn’t available.
• Google provides no service manual, but does offer a limited set of replacement parts.
- The soldered charge port and fragile back glass are impractical to repair.		51.6
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134GooglePixel 7 Pro2022+ Clips securing the display make for reliable reassembly, even when replacement adhesive isn’t available.
- The glued-down battery can be tough to access, and the soldered charge port is impractical to repair.
• Google provides no service manual, but does offer a limited set of replacement parts.		51.6
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133AppleiPhone 142022+ Display and battery replacements remain a priority in the design.
+ Previously irreplaceable back glass is now immediately replaceable.
- Proprietary screws and parts pairing can foil many repairs.		4Revised1.6
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132AppleiPhone 14 Plus2022+ Display and battery replacements remain a priority in the design.
+ Previously irreplaceable back glass is now immediately replaceable.
- Proprietary screws and parts pairing can foil many repairs.		7Provisional1.4
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131AppleiPhone 14 Pro2022+ Display and battery replacements remain a priority in the design.
+ Most other components are modular and straightforward to access or replace.
- Unlike in the non-Pro models, there’s still no good way to replace the rear glass.		6Provisional1.4
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130AppleiPhone 14 Pro Max2022+ Display and battery replacements remain a priority in the design.
+ Most other components are modular and straightforward to access or replace.
- Unlike in the non-Pro models, there’s still no good way to replace the rear glass.		6Provisional1.4
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129GooglePixel 6a2022+ Display and battery repairs are well-prioritized, but complicated by reliance on adhesives.
- The soldered charge port and glued back glass are impractical to repair.
• Google provides no service manual, but does offer a limited set of replacement parts.		51.6
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128SamsungGalaxy S222022+ Standard Phillips screws throughout the phone.
- The battery is strongly glued and requires extensive disassembly to service.
- Screen repairs require a lot of disassembly while battling tough adhesive.		31.4
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127SamsungGalaxy S22 Ultra2022+ Standard Phillips screws throughout the phone.
- The battery is strongly glued and requires extensive disassembly to service.
- Screen repairs require a lot of disassembly while battling tough adhesive.		31.4
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126Fairphone42021+ The pop-out battery can be replaced in seconds, with no tools required.
+ Display repairs are easy and well-prioritized.
+ The OEM supports all common repairs with clear instructions and publicly available replacement parts.		101.4
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125GooglePixel 62021+ The display is straightforward to remove and replace.
+ Many components are highly modular, and standard T3 screws are used throughout.
- The strongly adhered battery is difficult to replace.		61.3
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124GooglePixel 6 Pro2021+ Many components are highly modular, and standard T3 screws are used throughout.
• Display repairs can be challenging, but free public software helps with calibration.
- Replacing the glued battery is tough work, and the charge port is soldered.		51.4
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123AppleiPhone 13 Pro2021+ Display and battery replacements remain a priority in the new iPhones' design.
+ Most other components are modular and easy to access or replace.
- Once again, double glass means double drop damage, and despite the improvements to durability over the years, there’s still no easy way to replace the rear glass.		61.4
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122GooglePixel 5a2021+ Many components are modular and can be replaced independently.
+ Battery repairs are reasonably well-prioritized, but tricky adhesive complicates repairs.
- The charging port, a high-wear part, is not modular and repair requires a full motherboard replacement.		61.2
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121Mi112021+ Only one standard Phillips screwdriver is needed.
- The glass body makes drop damage more likely, and the curved glass requires special tools or is likely to break during repairs.
- To replace the in-display fingerprint sensor, you'll need to remove the whole display—which can result in a broken screen.		41.0
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120HuaweiMate 40 Pro2020+ Huawei uses standard Phillips screws throughout the phone.
- Glass on front and back doubles the likelihood of drop damage.
- The display adhesive is insanely strong.		41.0
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119AppleiPhone 12 Pro Max2020+ Screen and battery remain prioritized and reasonably accessible for replacement.
+ Most components are fairly modular and replaceable.
- The glass back makes drops even more dangerous and requires a full case replacement if it breaks.		61.0
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118AppleiPhone 12 mini2020+ The two most common smartphone repairs—display and battery—are well-prioritized here.
+ Most major components are modular enough to be accessed/replaced independently.
- Glass covering the rear housing is fragile and impractical to replace—a single drop could necessitate replacing the entire body of the iPhone.		61.0
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117AppleiPhone 12 Pro2020+ Display and battery replacements remain a priority in the new iPhones' design.
+ Most other important components are modular and easy to access or replace.
- Glass on front and back doubles the likelihood of drop damage—and if the back glass breaks, you'll be removing every component and replacing the entire chassis.		61.0
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116GooglePixel 52020+ Many components are modular and can be replaced independently.
+ Battery repairs are reasonably well-prioritized, but tricky adhesive complicates repairs.
- The charging port, a high-wear part, is not modular; this repair requires microsoldering or a full motherboard replacement.		61.0
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115MicrosoftSurface Duo2020- Batteries are glued and require extensive disassembly to service.
- The USB-C port is soldered directly to the main board.
- Uncommon tri-point screws secure key components.		21.0
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114GooglePixel 4a2020+ Most components are modular and independently replaceable.
+ Repair-friendly stretch-release adhesive secures the battery, and is easy to release successfully.
• The display comes off first, but is fragile and poorly protected. Foam adhesive makes the opening process relatively easy.		61.0
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113SamsungGalaxy Note 20 Ultra2020+ You'll only need one screwdriver, a standard Phillips.
- Battery replacement remains far too difficult for a consumable component.
- Screen repairs are tedious, poorly prioritized, and unnecessarily expensive.		31.0
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112AppleiPhone SE 20202020+ The two most commonly replaced components, display and battery, remain straightforward to access with the proper knowledge and tools.
+ Most components are modular and independently replaceable, including many that are cross-compatible with iPhone 8.
- The fragile glass back is impractical to replace.		61.0
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111SamsungGalaxy A512020+ A single Phillips driver takes care of all the screws.
• The plastic back cover is glued in place, but can be removed fairly easily with heat.
- Screen repairs require a lot of disassembly while battling tough adhesive.		41.0
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110SamsungGalaxy S20 Ultra2020+ The fasteners, all identical Phillips screws, only require one driver and can't be mixed up, simplifying repair.
- Every repair starts with painstakingly un-gluing the fragile glass rear cover.
- Replacing the glued-down battery is tougher than ever, especially with board interconnect cables to work around.		31.0
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109SamsungGalaxy Z Flip2020- Glued-down glass panels are an unnecessary barrier to entry for repairs, especially given the phone's lack of ingress protection.
- Battery replacements are possible, but unnecessarily difficult due to poorly-routed cables and the lack of stretch-release adhesive.
- The components involved in the folding process are likely to wear over time (even if you don't bathe them in purple dust), necessitating eventual replacement.		21.0
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108Motorolarazr2020- Every repair starts (and ends) with stubborn, glued-on outer covers.
- Replacing the battery—or rather, batteries—requires near-total disassembly.
- The charging port is soldered directly to the main board.		11.0
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107GooglePixel 4 XL2019+ All screws are standard T3 Torx fasteners.
- Display repairs continue to be difficult, requiring complete disassembly of the phone.
- All repairs require access through the stubbornly-glued back panel.		41.0
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106AppleiPhone 112019+ The prioritized display makes replacement of this critical component easier than in other devices.
+ Display swaps don’t require too much hardware swapping to maintain Face ID.
- Front and back glass doubles the chances of breakage, and the rear glass can only be fully replaced with a complete housing swap.		61.0
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105AppleiPhone 11 Pro Max2019+ Critical display and battery repairs remain a priority in the iPhone's design.
+ The battery procedure has been simplified and many components are accessible independently.
- Glass on front and back doubles the likelihood of drop damage—and if the back glass breaks, you'll be removing every component and replacing the entire chassis.		61.0
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104Fairphone32019+ Key components like the battery and screen have been prioritized in the design and are accessible either without tools or just a regular Phillips screwdriver.
+ Visual cues inside the phone help with disassembling and replacing its parts and modules.
+ Replacing complete modules is very easy. Going for their internal parts is also possible and requires a Torx screwdriver.		101.0
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103SamsungGalaxy Note10 Plus 5G2019+ Equally-sized Phillips fasteners means you only need to bring one driver for repairs.
- Every repair starts with painstakingly un-gluing the fragile glass rear cover.
- Replacing the glued-down battery is tougher than ever, especially with board interconnect cables to work around.		31.0
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102Shift6m2019+ Battery and screen repairs are prioritized.
+ Only one type of screw head and length are used throughout the phone.
+ Most components are modular and can be replaced individually.		91.0
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101HuaweiMate 20 X 5G2019+ Many components are modular and can be replaced independently.
- Glued-down front and back glass means greater risk of breakage, while making all repairs difficult to start.
- Screen repairs will require near-complete disassembly.		41.0
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100GooglePixel 3a2019+ Most components are modular and can be easily replaced once the display assembly is removed.
+ Repair-friendly stretch-release adhesive secures the battery.
- The myriad long, thin ribbon cables connecting the internal componentry can be obnoxious to work around, and are easy to accidentally tear.		61.0
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99GooglePixel 3a XL2019+ Most components are modular and can be easily replaced once the display assembly is removed.
+ Repair-friendly stretch-release adhesive secures the battery.
- The myriad long, thin ribbon cables connecting the internal componentry can be obnoxious to work around, and are easy to accidentally tear.		61.0
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98SamsungGalaxy Fold2019- The mechanics involved in the fold are likely to wear over time, causing stress to hinges and display, necessitating eventual replacement.
- The fragility of the main display means you'll almost certainly be replacing it before long—a pricey repair.
- Battery replacements are possible, but unnecessarily difficult—solvents help, but risk damage to the display supports.		21.0
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97SamsungGalaxy S102019+ A single Phillips driver takes care of all the screws.
- Battery replacement is possible, but still unnecessarily difficult.
- Glued-down glass both front and back means greater risk of breakage, and makes repairs difficult to start.		31.0
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96HuaweiMate 20 Pro2018+ Many components are modular and can be replaced independently.
- Glued-down front and back glass means greater risk of breakage while making repairs difficult to start.
- Screen repairs require a lot of disassembly while battling tough adhesive.		41.0
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95AppleiPhone XR2018+ The display-first opening procedure and easy access to the battery remain design priorities.
+ A broken display can be replaced with minimal hardware removal, and with a little care you can preserve Face ID.
- Glass on front and back doubles the crackability—and broken back glass requires an entire chassis replacement.		61.0
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94GooglePixel 3 XL2018+ The only screws are standard T3 Torx fasteners.
- Display repairs are much more difficult than previous models, requiring complete disassembly of the phone.
- To service any component, you'll have to painstakingly un-glue (and later re-glue) the glass rear panel.		41.0
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93GooglePixel 32018+ The only screws are standard T3 Torx fasteners.
- Display repairs are much more difficult than previous models, requiring complete disassembly of the phone.
- To service any component, you'll have to painstakingly un-glue (and later re-glue) the glass rear panel.		41.0
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92AppleiPhone XS2018+ Critical display and battery repairs remain a priority in the iPhone's design.
+ A broken display can be replaced without removing the biometric Face ID hardware.
- Glass on front and back doubles the likelihood of drop damage—and if the back glass breaks, you'll be removing every component and replacing the entire chassis.		61.0
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91Nokia8110 4G2018+ For the most part disassembly is extremely simple with only plastic clips, and standard Torx screws holding the phone together.
+ The battery is easy to access and replace
- Several main components such as headphone jack, SD card slot, Micro USB port and vibrator are soldered to the motherboard.		81.0
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90LGG7 Thin Q2018+ Lots of components are modular and can be replaced independently.
- Front and back glass make for double the crackability, and strong adhesive on both makes it tough to access the internals for any repair.
- Screen repair, the most common type repair, is not prioritized, requiring an almost complete disassembly while battling tough adhesive.		41.0
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89OnePlus62018+ The battery can be accessed almost the moment you open the phone, and is only lightly adhered in place. Plus, there's a convenient pull tab.
- Display replacement, the most common repair, is not prioritized in the design and will take a lot of work.
- Front and back glass means twice the risk of cracks—without even the benefit of wireless charging.		51.0
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88HuaweiP20 Pro2018+ Many components are modular and can be replaced independently.
- Double the risk for breakage with glass front and back.
- Replacing the screen requires going through at least two layers of adhesive and some disassembly.		41.0
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87SamsungGalaxy S9 Plus2018+ Many components are modular and can be replaced independently.
- Glued-down glass both front and back means greater risk of breakage, and makes repairs difficult to start.
- Screen repairs require a lot of disassembly while battling tough adhesive.		41.0
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86SamsungGalaxy S92018+ Many components are modular and can be replaced independently.
- Glued-down glass both front and back means greater risk of breakage, and makes repairs difficult to start.
- Screen repairs require a lot of disassembly while battling tough adhesive.		41.0
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85AppleiPhone X2017+ Display and battery repairs remain a priority in the iPhone's design.
+ A cracked display can be replaced without removing the biometric Face ID hardware.
- Fussy cables tie unrelated components together into complex assemblies—expensive and troublesome to replace.		61.0
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84GooglePixel 2 XL2017+ Many components are modular and can be replaced once the display assembly is removed.
+ All of the screws are common Phillips #00 screws, and there are only 9 of them.
- The battery's loss of pull-tab adhesive, plus tightly walled-in placement, makes it much harder to remove.		61.0
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83GooglePixel 22017+ Front panel is fairly easy to remove and replace.
+ Standard screws used throughout.
- Cable placement makes battery removal more difficult than necessary.		61.0
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82HuaweiMate 10 Pro2017+ Despite the IP67-rated seals, the back cover is fairly easy to open.
- A damaged front camera means switching the whole display including the frame, or damaging the display while trying to remove it.
- And replacing the display—the most common repair—means taking out almost every component.		41.0
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81AppleiPhone 82017+ The two most commonly replaced components, display and battery, remain straightforward to access with the proper knowledge and tools.
+ The addition of wireless charging means less strain on your Lightning port, a common point of failure.
- The durability of the glass back remains to be seen—but replacements are likely to be very difficult.		61.0
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80AppleiPhone 8 Plus2017+ The display and battery are straightforward to access—with the proper knowledge and tools.
+ Wireless charging means less wear on the all-purpose Lightning port, a common point of failure.
- Despite alleged durability, the back glass is breakable and next to impossible to replace when cracked.		61.0
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79SamsungGalaxy Note82017+ Many components, including all of those that experience wear, are modular and can be replaced independently.
- All repairs require removing the glass rear panel, which is challenging due to the large amount of adhesive.
- Replacing the display requires removing the glass rear panel and the display, both of which are fragile and secured with strong adhesive.		41.0
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78EssentialPhone2017- The USB-C port is soldered to the motherboard, and with no headphone jack it'll be subject to extra wear.
- Nearly invisible seams and copious adhesive means any attempt at repair is likely to inflict as much damage as it fixes.
- Did we mention we had to freeze it?		11.0
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77SamsungGalaxy Note Fan Edition2017+ Many components are modular and can be replaced independently.
- Front and back glass make for double the crackability, and strong adhesive on the rear glass makes it very difficult to gain entry into the device.
- Because of the curved screen, replacing the front glass without destroying the display is probably impossible.		41.0
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76OnePlus52017+ There are no proprietary screws.
+ The OnePlus 5’s display is held on by easy to dispatch reusable plastic clips.
- The display and glass are fused and the home button is integrated into the display assembly making repair of all three of these parts more complicated and expensive.		71.0
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75SamsungGalaxy S8 Plus2017+ Many components are modular and can be replaced independently.
- Front and back glass make for double the crackability, and strong adhesive on both makes it tough to access the internals for any repair.
- Because of the curved screen, replacing the front glass without destroying the display is extremely difficult.		41.0
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74SamsungGalaxy S82017+ Lots of components are modular and can be replaced independently.
- Front and back glass make for double the crackability, and strong adhesive on both makes it tough to access the internals for any repair.
- Because of the curved screen, replacing the front glass without destroying the display is extremely difficult.		41.0
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73LGG62017+ Standard Phillips screws used, very sparingly, throughout.
• The battery can be replaced, but tough adhesive and a glued-on rear panel make it unnecessarily difficult.
- Front and back glass doubles the crackability, and strong adhesive on both makes it tough to begin any repair.		51.0
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72HuaweiMate 92016+ Most of the components—like both camera units, the loudspeaker, and the USB board—can be replaced. Even the proximity sensor and the NFC antenna are modular.
• The battery is trapped behind some flex cables and is glued tightly into place, but still can be swapped out when its power starts to fade away.
- Replacing a broken display, one of the most common repairs, will be one of the most difficult ones on this phablet.		51.0
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71GooglePixel XL2016+ Many components are modular and can easily be replaced once the display assembly is removed.
+ The battery has a removal tab and is adhered by a modest amount of adhesive, making its removal painless.
- The opening procedure requires prying up a thin, poorly-supported display assembly making it difficult to open the phone without damage.		71.0
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70GooglePixel2016+ The battery is secured with removable adhesive tabs, making replacement simple.
+ Many components are modular and can be replaced independently.
- The fused display is thin and unsupported, and must be removed to access any other component.		71.0
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69AppleiPhone 72016+ The battery is straightforward to access. Removing it requires specialty screwdrivers and knowledge of the adhesive removal technique, but is not difficult.
+ The solid state home button eliminates a common point of failure.
- With the addition of tri-point screws, many iPhone 7 repairs will require up to four different types of drivers.		71.0
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68AppleiPhone 7 Plus2016+ The battery is straightforward to access. Removing it requires specialty screwdrivers and knowledge of the adhesive removal technique, but is not difficult.
+ The solid state home button eliminates a common point of failure.
- With the addition of tri-point screws, many iPhone 7 Plus repairs will require up to four different types of drivers.		71.0
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67SonyXperia X Compact2016+ Modular design allows for replacement of many individual components.
• Battery is fairly easy to access and remove, but requires removal of the delicate NFC antenna to replace.
- The fused display assembly is strongly adhered to the midframe and requires disassembling the entire phone to replace.		61.0
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66MotoZ2016+ Pull-tab on battery, easy to access once you have the device open.
• Display is adhered in place with no external fasteners, but the adhesive is weak enough to easily separate after heating.
- Charging port soldered to the motherboard means a common repair will be very expensive.		71.0
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65SamsungGalaxy Note72016+ Many components are modular and can be replaced independently.
- Front and back glass make for double the crackability, and strong adhesive on the rear glass makes it very difficult to gain entry into the device.
- Because of the curved screen, replacing the front glass without destroying the display is probably impossible.		41.0
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64AsusZenfone 3 Max2016+ Battery is easily accessible and removable.
• Parts could be more modular, especially mechanical/high wear components.
- The opening procedure is extremely tough, clips are stiff and likely to be broken, and the SIM slot bends easily.		61.0
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63MeizuMX62016+ The display assembly is the first component out, simplifying screen repairs.
+ Modular components with spring contacts, large screws, and thoughtful cabling all make repair cheaper and easier.
- The MX6 uses Pentalobe security screws on the exterior, requiring a specialty screwdriver to open the phone before any repair.		71.0
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62LGG52016+ The user-removable, slide-out battery is a huge boon to phone lifespan.
+ No glue and few screws make for a relatively simple opening procedure.
- The fused display assembly will need to be replaced if the LCD or glass breaks, increasing costs.		81.0
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61VivoX7 Plus2016+ Battery is fairly easily accessible and removable.
• The opening procedure is very tough, but easier than on the smaller model.
- The single unit display assembly is annoying to reach, and will be a costly part.		71.0
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60VivoX72016+ Battery is fairly easily accessible and removable.
• Parts could be more modular, especially mechanical/high wear components.
- The opening procedure is extremely tough, clips are very stiff and likely to be broken.		61.0
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59HuaweiP92016+ Modular components with spring contacts, thoughtful cabling, and minimal adhesive all make repair cheaper and easier.
+ The battery is straightforward to access. Removing it requires knowledge of the adhesive removal technique, but is not difficult.
- The display assembly is a fused unit, and replacement requires near complete disassembly of the phone.		71.0
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58XiaomiMi 52016+ The motherboard and battery can be replaced independently and easily.
• All screws are standard Phillips screws, but removing them will void your warranty.
- The display is difficult to replace, requiring complete disassembly and purchasing consumables.		61.0
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57AppleiPhone SE2016+ The display assembly is the first component out of the phone, simplifying screen replacements.
+ The battery is fairly easy to access, even though it's not technically "user replaceable."
- The Touch ID cable could be easily ripped out of its socket if a user is not careful when opening the phone.		61.0
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56OppoR9m2016+ Battery is fairly easily accessible and removable.
+ Most components are extremely modular making for cheaper repairs.
- The opening procedure is extremely tough, clips are very stiff and likely to be broken.		71.0
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55SamsungGalaxy S72016+ Many components are modular and can be replaced independently.
- The display needs to be removed (and likely destroyed) if you want to replace the USB port.
- Front and back glass make for double the crackability, and strong adhesive on the rear glass makes it very difficult to gain entry into the device.		31.0
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54SamsungGalaxy S7 Edge2016+ Many components are modular and can be replaced independently.
- The display needs to be removed (and likely destroyed) if you want to replace the USB port.
- Front and back glass make for double the crackability, and strong adhesive on the rear glass makes it very difficult to gain entry into the device.		31.0
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53LenovoK5 Note2015+ Battery is replaceable with just a couple of tools.
• Some parts are modular, but high-wear components like the headphone jack and charge port are not.
- Replacing the display assembly requires removing every other component from the device first.		61.0
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52Fairphone22015+ The most commonly failing components, battery and display, can be replaced without tools.
+ Internal modules are secured with Phillips #0 screws and simple spring connectors.
+ Individual modules can be opened, and many components can be individually replaced.		101.0
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51HuaweiMate 82015+ Opening the phone requires only a Torx screwdriver and a prying tool (No adhesive holding it together).
• The battery does have a pull tab adhesive strip, but there is a second adhesive strip that does not have a tab.
- LCD Display is integrated into the front case. While the replacement process is pretty straightforward, you’ll still need to pick every component off the frame and likely pay more to replace this non-modular component.		61.0
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50XiaomiRedmi Note 32015+ Despite no external screws, the rear case is fairly easy to remove.
+ Modular design with charging port on its own daughterboard means many components can be independently replaced.
- Display assembly is a single fused component, that requires disassembling the entire phone to replace.		81.0
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49WikoPulp 4G Phone2015+ Replacing the battery is easy as pie with the swappable back cover.
+ This phone doesn't use excessive glue nor proprietary screws—we found only Phillips throughout the entirety.
- Unfortunately, the components on the daughterboard are soldered on, making a repair on an individual component difficult.		71.0
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48AppleiPhone 6s2015+ The display assembly continues to be the first component out, simplifying screen repairs.
+ The battery is straightforward to access. Removing it requires a proprietary pentalobe screwdriver and knowledge of the adhesive removal technique, but is not difficult.
- The iPhone 6s still uses proprietary Pentalobe screws on the exterior, requiring a specialty screwdriver to remove.		71.0