Genuine vs aftermarket parts — what you're actually paying for

"Genuine-grade" means a part built to the original manufacturer's specification — same panel technology, same colour calibration, same safety certification on batteries — even when it isn't pulled from an original factory box. This is different from budget aftermarket parts, which cut corners in ways that aren't visible until weeks later.

On screens, the visible difference shows up as slightly duller colours, a less accurate touch response at the edges, or a backlight that isn't perfectly even. On batteries, the real difference is safety — cheap cells are far more prone to swelling and are the leading cause of repeat repairs we see.

We stock genuine-grade for the parts that matter most — screens, batteries and cameras — and we'll tell you plainly if a cheaper aftermarket option exists and what you'd be trading off, rather than deciding for you.