A refurbished Galaxy A-series screen repair typically costs anywhere from around £65 for an entry-level A16 up to roughly £190 for a flagship-tier A56 5G at independent UK repair specialists, while a battery swap across the whole range generally runs £35–£75. Those figures come from third-party UK repair shops, not from The Tech Gadgets, and they move over time — this guide sources every number so you can budget sensibly for a Galaxy A16, A17, A26, A36 or A56 5G bought refurbished, alongside what The Tech Gadgets' 12-month warranty does and doesn't cover.
Key Takeaways
- Independent UK repair specialists quote roughly £65–£190 for a Galaxy A-series screen replacement, rising from the A16 up towards the A56 5G, while Samsung's own official repair fee has been reported at around £189 for a comparable screen job.
- Battery replacement across the A-series typically costs £35–£75 fitted at independent UK repair shops — meaningfully cheaper than the £50–£99 usually quoted for flagship Galaxy S Ultra or iPhone batteries.
- The Tech Gadgets' 12-month warranty on every A-series model covers manufacturing defects and functional faults only — it excludes battery wear, physical damage and water damage.
- A-series repairs are structurally cheaper than flagship repairs because there's no S Pen digitiser layer, no titanium frame, and simpler camera assemblies to source parts for.
- Refurbished A-series phones at The Tech Gadgets range from the entry-level Galaxy A16 4G up to the Galaxy A56 5G, each backed by a 30-day return window from delivery.
- Every repair figure in this guide is a third-party market rate, not a price set or guaranteed by The Tech Gadgets — always get a current quote before booking any repair.
See it in action: the Galaxy A56 5G refurbished, 12-month warranty included.
Prefer the lowest entry price? The Galaxy A16 4G is the entry point of the range refurbished, also with a 12-month warranty.
What the 12-Month Warranty Actually Covers — and Doesn't
The Tech Gadgets' 12-month warranty on every Galaxy A-series model covers manufacturing defects and functional faults only — it does not cover battery wear, physical damage or water damage. That's the same warranty structure used across the whole refurbished range, including the flagship Galaxy S and iPhone models. A genuine fault — a charging port that stops working, a component that fails on its own, a sticking button — is covered. A screen you crack yourself, or a battery simply degraded from normal use, is not. You also have 30 days from delivery to return the phone if it isn't as described. In practice, this means every repair cost discussed below — screen and battery replacement — falls outside the warranty and would be out-of-pocket if it happens after your 30-day return window closes.
Screen Repair Costs Across the A-Series
Independent UK repair specialists quote roughly £65 at the low end for a Galaxy A16 screen replacement, rising to around £190 for the flagship-tier A56 5G — broadly scaling with panel size, refresh rate and how recently the model launched, since replacement parts for newer, less common models tend to cost more until aftermarket supply catches up.
For the Galaxy A16 4G and A16 5G, which share the same 6.7-inch 90Hz Super AMOLED panel, walk-in specialist Repair My Phone Screen quotes around £65 with a six-month warranty, while Mobile Screen Fix lists roughly £85. Mail-in specialist Celltech Mobile Repairs quotes nearer £139.95 — walk-in and mail-in services generally use different parts and turnaround times, which explains most of the gap.
We couldn't find a repair specialist publishing a screen price specific to the Galaxy A17 5G — it's new enough that most UK shops haven't listed it individually. As a reasoned estimate rather than a sourced figure, expect it to sit close to the A16 pricing above (roughly £65–£140), since the A17 5G uses the same panel and IP54 rating — treat this specifically as an estimate until dedicated A17 5G pricing appears.
For the Galaxy A26, Repair My Phone Screen quotes around £75, while Celltech Mobile Repairs lists £149.95 via mail-in — again reflecting the walk-in/mail-in gap.
For the Galaxy A36, Mobile Screen Fix's mail-in service quotes "from £100", while Celltech Mobile Repairs lists £169.95 — roughly £100–£170 depending on provider.
For the Galaxy A56 5G, the range widens further: Repair My Phone Screen quotes around £85, Celltech Mobile Repairs lists £169.95, and Samsung's own official repair programme has reportedly charged around £189 — official parts and calibrated fitting generally cost more than independent aftermarket options, the same pattern seen with Apple's official pricing in our flagship repair-cost guide.
| Model | Independent Screen Repair (indicative) | Source Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Galaxy A16 4G / A16 5G | ~£65–£140 | Repair My Phone Screen, Mobile Screen Fix, Celltech Mobile Repairs |
| Galaxy A17 5G | ~£65–£140 (reasoned estimate — no dedicated A17 5G pricing found) | Estimated from A16 tier — same panel and IP rating |
| Galaxy A26 | ~£75–£150 | Repair My Phone Screen, Celltech Mobile Repairs |
| Galaxy A36 | ~£100–£170 | Mobile Screen Fix, Celltech Mobile Repairs |
| Galaxy A56 5G | ~£85–£190 (independent); ~£189 (Samsung official, reported) | Repair My Phone Screen, Celltech Mobile Repairs |
These are third-party market rates, not prices set or guaranteed by The Tech Gadgets, and they change over time — always get a live quote from your chosen repairer before booking, and factor in the warranty offered (typically three to twelve months) alongside the headline price.
Battery Replacement Costs Across the A-Series
Battery replacement across the Galaxy A-series typically costs £35–£75 fitted at independent UK repair shops, without much variation by individual model — most UK repairers price A-series batteries as a single band rather than quoting per model, since every phone in this range shares the same 5000mAh cell capacity.
iExpert Repairs lists Samsung battery replacement from £39, and iPhone Specialist quotes a near-identical £39.99 starting price for Samsung Galaxy models generally. At the lower end, Supreme Phone Parts notes A-series battery swaps (citing the A14, A34, A54 and A55) commonly run £20–£35 at independent shops, with DIY replacement parts costing less again for buyers confident opening the phone themselves — not a route we'd recommend without experience, and not warranty-covered either way.
Battery wear is universal — every lithium-ion battery degrades with charge cycles — and it's explicitly excluded from the 12-month warranty on every A-series phone, just as it's excluded on the flagship Galaxy S and iPhone models. If battery life matters, ask The Tech Gadgets to confirm what they can about a specific unit's battery health before ordering, since it isn't published per-listing on any A-series product page.
Why A-Series Repairs Cost Less Than Flagship Repairs
Galaxy A-series repairs cost meaningfully less than flagship Galaxy S Ultra or iPhone Pro Max repairs because the phones themselves are structurally simpler and use more widely available parts — genuine mechanical and supply-chain reasons, not marketing spin.
- No S Pen digitiser layer. Ultra-tier Galaxy phones build an extra digitiser layer into the screen for S Pen input — a more complex, more expensive component. No A-series phone here supports S Pen, so their screens are simpler, single-purpose touch panels.
- No titanium frame. The Galaxy S24 Ultra uses titanium, which is harder and more specialised to work with during a repair than the aluminium or plastic A-series frames, and that labour complexity is generally reflected in independent pricing.
- Simpler camera assemblies. Even the A56 5G uses a three-lens system without the periscope zoom hardware found on Ultra-tier flagships — fewer, simpler components generally mean cheaper parts and faster labour.
- More common, cheaper aftermarket parts. The A-series sells in far higher volumes than any single Ultra or Pro Max model, so aftermarket screens and batteries are more widely stocked and competitively priced.
- Simpler entry-tier panels. The A16, A16 5G and A17 5G use 90Hz panels rather than the sharper, faster panels on flagship phones, keeping them at the cheaper end of the Samsung repair-cost spectrum.
For a direct comparison, our guide to flagship repair and warranty costs covers the Galaxy S24 Ultra, S22 Ultra and iPhone 16 Pro Max, where independent UK specialists quote roughly £200–£235 for an Ultra-tier screen and £50–£60 for an Ultra-tier battery — noticeably higher than the A-series figures above, for exactly the structural reasons listed here.
Total Cost of Ownership Table
| Model | Indicative Screen Repair | Indicative Battery Repair | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy A16 4G | ~£65–£140 | ~£35–£75 | 12 months, excludes battery/physical/water damage |
| Galaxy A16 5G | ~£65–£140 | ~£35–£75 | 12 months, excludes battery/physical/water damage |
| Galaxy A17 5G | ~£65–£140 (estimate) | ~£35–£75 | 12 months, excludes battery/physical/water damage |
| Galaxy A26 | ~£75–£150 | ~£35–£75 | 12 months, excludes battery/physical/water damage |
| Galaxy A36 | ~£100–£170 | ~£35–£75 | 12 months, excludes battery/physical/water damage |
| Galaxy A56 5G | ~£85–£190 | ~£35–£75 | 12 months, excludes battery/physical/water damage |
All repair figures in this table are third-party market rates gathered from independent UK repair specialists at the time of writing, not prices set or guaranteed by The Tech Gadgets. Live pricing on the phones themselves is shown on each product page and depends on storage size and condition grade — Like New costs the most, then Excellent, then Very Good, and Fair is the cheapest.
How to Protect Your Investment
- Buy a case and screen protector from day one — none of the A-series warranties cover accidental drops or cracked screens, and this is the cheapest way to avoid the single biggest repair cost on this page.
- Check the IP rating for your specific model before assuming water resistance: the A16 4G, A16 5G and A17 5G carry IP54 splash resistance only, while the A26, A36 and A56 5G carry the stronger IP67 rating — neither tolerates full submersion as a warranty-covered event.
- Consider third-party gadget insurance if you want cover beyond the 12-month warranty, particularly for accidental damage — weigh the annual premium against the repair ranges above for your model.
- Ask The Tech Gadgets to confirm what they can about your unit's battery health before ordering, since it isn't published per-listing and battery wear isn't a warranty-covered fault.
- Keep your proof of purchase — you'll need it for any warranty claim within the 12-month period.
Buying Checklist
- Understand the 12-month warranty covers manufacturing defects and functional faults only, before relying on it for accidental damage.
- Budget for a case and screen protector as part of your total purchase cost, not an optional extra.
- Compare model tiers using the total cost of ownership table above rather than the sticker price alone, especially if you tend to drop or crack screens.
- Get a live repair quote from your preferred specialist before assuming a specific figure — every range in this guide is indicative, not a fixed price.
- Confirm the model's IP rating (IP54 vs IP67) if water exposure is a realistic risk for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Galaxy A-series screen replacement cost in the UK?
Independent UK repair specialists quote roughly £65 for a Galaxy A16 up to around £190 for a Galaxy A56 5G, scaling broadly with model tier and how new the phone is. Always get a current quote before booking, as pricing changes.
How much does a Samsung Galaxy A56 screen repair cost in the UK?
Independent specialists quote roughly £85–£170 for an A56 5G screen, while Samsung's own official repair programme has been reported to charge around £189 for the same job. Get a live quote before assuming either figure, since pricing changes.
How much does a Samsung A36 battery replacement cost?
No repair shop we found publishes an A36-specific battery price — most UK independent specialists quote Galaxy A-series battery swaps as a single band, typically £35–£75 fitted, regardless of which A-series model you own.
How much does it cost to fix a Samsung A-series phone generally?
It depends entirely on what's broken and which model you own: expect roughly £65–£190 for a screen and £35–£75 for a battery at independent UK specialists, with the A56 5G at the top of the screen-cost range and the A16 near the bottom.
Does the 12-month warranty cover a cracked screen?
No. Physical damage, including cracked screens, is explicitly excluded from The Tech Gadgets' 12-month warranty on every A-series model, along with battery wear and water damage. The warranty covers manufacturing defects and functional faults only.
Why is a Galaxy A56 5G screen more expensive to fix than a Galaxy A16?
The A56 5G uses a larger, more recently released panel with less mature aftermarket parts supply than the well-established A16, and Samsung's own official repair route tends to cost more than independent aftermarket options — both push the A56 5G toward the higher end of the A-series repair range.
Are A-series repairs cheaper than flagship Galaxy S or iPhone repairs?
Yes. A-series phones don't have the S Pen digitiser layer, titanium frame or periscope camera hardware that push up Ultra-tier and Pro Max repair costs, and their parts are more widely available due to higher sales volumes — see our flagship repair cost guide for a direct comparison.
Is battery health confirmed before I buy an A-series phone from The Tech Gadgets?
No. Battery health percentage isn't published per-listing on any A-series product page. If this matters to your decision, contact The Tech Gadgets before ordering and ask them to confirm what they can about the specific unit.
Which Galaxy A-series model is cheapest to repair?
Based on the indicative figures in this guide, the Galaxy A16 4G and A16 5G sit at the cheaper end for screen repairs, since they use an established, widely-stocked panel. Battery repair costs are broadly similar across the whole range.
Can I add Samsung Care+ to a refurbished A-series phone from The Tech Gadgets?
Unlikely through the standard route — Samsung Care+ eligibility is generally tied to a short window after the device's original activation date, not your purchase date. Confirm directly with Samsung using the device's IMEI if you want a definitive answer.
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