When a Pixel screen replacement is available in more than one grade, the difference is almost always panel technology — TFT, OLED, or AMOLED — and it affects colour accuracy, black levels and price, not durability or touch responsiveness. We stock multiple grades for several Pixel models; here's what each one actually means for a real repair.
The three grades, compared
| Grade | What it means | Best for | Typical price position |
|---|---|---|---|
| TFT LCD | Backlit LCD panel, compatible replacement rather than original panel tech | Budget repairs, devices being sold on, fingerprint-through-screen not always supported | Lowest — e.g. Pixel 7 from £26.08 |
| OLED | Self-lit panel, closer match to original display quality | Most repairs — the standard recommended grade for daily-use phones | Mid-range — typically £36–£90 depending on model |
| AMOLED | Higher-grade self-lit panel, closest match to factory colour and black levels, usually includes fingerprint sensor flex | Customers who want the closest-to-original experience, or Pro-tier devices | Highest — e.g. Pixel 7 Pro from £145.60, Pixel 8 Pro from £133.36 |
Does grade affect touch responsiveness?
No. Touch performance depends on the digitizer, which is present and functional on every grade we stock. Grade differences show up in colour, contrast, and brightness — not in how accurately the screen registers taps.
Does grade affect the fingerprint sensor?
Sometimes. On models with an in-display fingerprint sensor, check the specific listing — some grades include the sensor flex cable, others don't. We note this explicitly on each product page rather than assuming.
Our recommendation by use case
- Repair shops doing volume work on budget devices: TFT where available — lowest cost, faster stock turnover
- Most customer repairs: OLED — the balance of quality and price that suits daily use
- Pro-tier devices or customers who'll notice colour differences: AMOLED — closest match to how the phone looked new
FAQ
Is AMOLED always better than OLED?
AMOLED is a specific, generally higher grade of OLED technology with typically better colour accuracy and contrast — in our stock it's the premium tier, priced accordingly.
Will a TFT screen look obviously different from the original?
Colour and black levels won't match an OLED original exactly, but a correctly-fitted TFT panel is fully functional and a reasonable choice for a budget repair.
Does a higher grade last longer?
We haven't tested comparative lifespan across grades and won't claim one lasts longer than another without evidence — the grade difference we can confirm is display quality and, on some models, fingerprint sensor inclusion.
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