Screen grade guide · updated July 2026
iPhone Screen Grades Explained — Original vs Soft OLED vs Hard OLED vs Incell
iPhone replacement screens are sold in four wholesale quality grades. Original is a refurbished original panel (factory OLED cell with new glass), Soft OLED and Hard OLED are aftermarket OLED panels, and Incell is the budget in-cell LCD tier. PRSPARES stocks 188 iPhone screen SKUs across all four grades at $8.23–$304.37 per unit with tiered 10/50/200 pricing and a 12-month warranty.
Side-by-side comparison
The Four Grades at a Glance
One standard, used everywhere on this site: every SKU in our live price list is labeled with exactly one of these four grades. Prices below are computed from the current wholesale sheet, not typed in by hand.
| Grade | Original | Soft OLED | Hard OLED | Incell |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panel type | Refurbished original panel: factory OLED cell + new glass | Aftermarket flexible OLED panel | Aftermarket rigid OLED panel | Aftermarket in-cell LCD assembly |
| Display quality | Matches stock brightness, color and True Tone | Roughly 90–95% of original display quality | Good OLED color, slightly thicker glass | LCD brightness and contrast — no deep blacks |
| True Tone | Transfers with a programmer (JC / i2C / JCID) | Transfers with a programmer (JC / i2C / JCID) | Transfers with a programmer (JC / i2C / JCID) | Varies by SKU — confirm before ordering |
| Face ID | Not affected — keep the original sensor flex | Not affected — keep the original sensor flex | Not affected — keep the original sensor flex | Not affected — keep the original sensor flex |
| Best for | Quality-first repair shops, insurance and warranty jobs | Shops balancing premium feel with margin on popular models | Volume repairs where durability and price matter most | Price-sensitive markets, trade-in refurbishing, older models |
| iPhone SKUs in stock | 31 SKUs · 27 models | 69 SKUs · 23 models | 21 SKUs · 19 models | 67 SKUs · 25 models |
| Wholesale price (10+ units) | $18.81 – $304.37 | $13.65 – $120.17 | $34.22 – $74.96 | $8.23 – $45.13 |
| Live price list | View Original prices → | View Soft OLED prices → | View Hard OLED prices → | View Incell prices → |
Indicative 10+ unit pricing (USD) from the July 2026 sheet; ranges span all iPhone models in stock. Confirm live pricing before ordering — wholesale rates move frequently.
Grade-by-Grade Details
Original
Original grade is a refurbished original panel: the factory OLED cell is kept and fitted with new glass, so brightness, color and True Tone match the stock display.
- Best for
- Quality-first repair shops, insurance and warranty jobs
- In stock
- 31 SKUs · 27 iPhone models
- Price (10+ units)
- $18.81 – $304.37
Soft OLED
Soft OLED is an aftermarket flexible OLED panel, the closest aftermarket match to the original display at roughly 90-95% of its quality.
- Best for
- Shops balancing premium feel with margin on popular models
- In stock
- 69 SKUs · 23 iPhone models
- Price (10+ units)
- $13.65 – $120.17
Hard OLED
Hard OLED is an aftermarket rigid OLED panel: slightly thicker glass than Soft OLED, durable, and priced for value.
- Best for
- Volume repairs where durability and price matter most
- In stock
- 21 SKUs · 19 iPhone models
- Price (10+ units)
- $34.22 – $74.96
Incell
Incell is an aftermarket in-cell LCD assembly: the budget tier for OLED iPhones, with LCD brightness and contrast at the lowest unit cost.
- Best for
- Price-sensitive markets, trade-in refurbishing, older models
- In stock
- 67 SKUs · 25 iPhone models
- Price (10+ units)
- $8.23 – $45.13
How Buyers Match Grades to Jobs
Independent repair shops
Stock Soft OLED for customer-facing repairs and Incell for budget quotes. Most of our wholesale orders start at 10–50 units and mix both in one shipment.
Refurbishers & trade-in
Incell keeps unit economics working on older models; step up to Hard OLED where resale price supports it. Tiered 200+ pricing applies per line.
Insurance & warranty work
Original grade matches stock brightness, color and True Tone — the spec-first choice when the job sheet requires original display quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Original, Soft OLED, Hard OLED and Incell iPhone screens?
Original grade is a refurbished original panel: the factory OLED cell is kept and fitted with new glass, so brightness, color and True Tone match the stock display. Soft OLED is an aftermarket flexible OLED panel, the closest aftermarket match to the original display at roughly 90-95% of its quality. Hard OLED is an aftermarket rigid OLED panel: slightly thicker glass than Soft OLED, durable, and priced for value. Incell is an aftermarket in-cell LCD assembly: the budget tier for OLED iPhones, with LCD brightness and contrast at the lowest unit cost.
Are Original grade iPhone screens brand new?
No. Original grade is a refurbished original panel: the factory OLED cell is kept and fitted with new glass, so brightness, color and True Tone match the stock display. It is not a sealed factory Service Pack — we state this openly so buyers know exactly what they are pricing.
Which iPhone screen grade is best for a repair shop?
Soft OLED is the most popular balance of quality and margin for customer-facing repairs, at roughly 90-95% of original display quality. Price-sensitive markets and trade-in refurbishing usually run Incell, while insurance and warranty jobs specify Original grade. Most wholesale orders start at 10-50 units and mix grades in one shipment.
Do aftermarket OLED screens support True Tone?
Yes. True Tone data lives on the original screen IC, and Original, Soft OLED and Hard OLED screens all accept a True Tone transfer using a programmer such as JC V1SE, i2C or JCID. On Incell SKUs True Tone support varies by batch, so confirm it with us before ordering.
How much cheaper is Incell than Original grade?
On the July 2026 price list an iPhone 13 Incell assembly starts at $11.38 at the 10-unit tier versus $56.74 for Original grade — about 80% less on the same model. Across all iPhone models, Incell runs $8.23-$45.13 while Original runs $18.81-$304.37.
Can I mix screen grades and models in one wholesale order?
Yes. MOQ starts at 10 units and you can combine any models and grades in a single order — tiered 10/50/200 pricing applies per line. Mixed-grade orders are the norm: shops typically pair Soft OLED for premium repairs with Incell for budget jobs.
What warranty applies to each screen grade?
All four grades — Original, Soft OLED, Hard OLED and Incell — ship with a 12-month warranty and RMA support. Every batch passes outgoing QC (touch, brightness, True Tone where applicable) before dispatch.
Ready to Price Your Grade Mix?
Send your model list and quantities — we quote all four grades side by side with live 10/50/200 tier pricing, batch QC and a 12-month warranty.