Genuine Refurbished VS Non-Genuine Aftermarket

As you are aware, the non-genuine aftermarket iPhone X screens have started circulating in the market, and many vendors are currently offering them. And to be honest, it’s very tempting to buy a part which cost half the price of what the genuine part normally would. Therefore, we would like to give you a comparison between genuine refurbished parts compared to non-genuine aftermarket parts.

Genuine Refurbished

The refurbished iPhone X replacement screen is an OLED-based screen, so it’s similar to Samsung and does not employ a backlight.

Non-Genuine Aftermarket

While the aftermarket iPhone X replacement screen is an LCD that employs a backlight (similar to old iPhone models).

Appearance

Both the iPhone X genuine and non-genuine look identical from the front. But on the back, the aftermarket screen does not have connector contacts which may have an impact on the signal.

Thickness

The aftermarket iPhone X is thicker than the refurbished original one.

Brightness

In the iPhone X aftermarket screens, the auto-brightness function is disabled due to the ambient light sensor (a little module embedded at the top of the display).

Color

The color in the iPhone X aftermarket screen is distorted; with uneven backlight particularly visible around the edges.

Screen Overheating

There have been some reports about the screen overheating in genuine iPhone X in general, but it occurs more frequently in the aftermarket screen.

Battery Drain

One of the main features of the iPhone X is its amazing battery life. OLED uses much less power. In the aftermarket parts with LCD screens, you will notice a huge increase in battery life and possible damage to your phone.