Smartphones are essential, but they’re not invincible. From cracked screens to water damage, everyday mishaps can leave you wondering: repair or replace? At Phone Repair Malta, we’ve been fixing phones in Sliema for years, and in 2025, we’re here to help you decide what’s best for your device—and your wallet. Here’s our expert take on 6 common phone issues, with average costs and verdicts to guide you. Let’s dive in!
1. Cracked Screen
- Repair Cost (Avg): €59
- Replacement Cost: €300+
- Our Verdict: Repair
A cracked screen is the most common phone injury—whether it’s from a drop in Valletta or a tumble at St. Julian’s beach. At €59 on average, repairing it with us is a no-brainer, with a 90% success rate. Replacing your phone at €300+ just doesn’t make sense unless the damage is beyond repair. Bring it to our Sliema shop, and we’ll have it looking new in no time!
2. Water Damage
- Repair Cost (Avg): €85-€120
- Replacement Cost: €400+
- Our Verdict: Case-by-Case (Free Diagnostics)
Spilled coffee in Mdina or a dip in the Blue Lagoon? Water damage can be tricky. Repair costs range from €85-€120 depending on the extent, while a new phone could set you back €400+. We offer free diagnostics at Phone Repair Malta to assess if it’s salvageable—sometimes a quick fix does the trick, sometimes it’s time for a new device.
3. Dead Battery
- Repair Cost (Avg): €45
- Replacement Cost: €250+
- Our Verdict: Repair
If your phone dies halfway through a day exploring Gozo, it’s likely the battery. At €45, a replacement battery is a fraction of the €250+ cost of a new phone. We swap batteries daily in Sliema—fast, affordable, and eco-friendly!
4. Faulty Charging Port
- Repair Cost (Avg): €50
- Replacement Cost: €300+
- Our Verdict: Repair
A loose or broken charging port can stop your phone from powering up. Repairing it for €50 beats shelling out €300+ for a replacement. Our team at Phone Repair Malta fixes ports with precision—visit us to get back to 100%!
5. Software Glitches
- Repair Cost (Avg): €20-€40
- Replacement Cost: €250+
- Our Verdict: Repair
Freezing apps or random restarts? Software issues don’t mean you need a new phone. For €20-€40, we can reset or update your device in Sliema. At €250+ for a replacement, repairing is the smart choice every time.
6. Broken Camera
- Repair Cost (Avg): €70
- Replacement Cost: €350+
- Our Verdict: Repair
Can’t snap that perfect Valletta sunset? A broken camera repair costs around €70 with us, compared to €350+ for a new phone. Keep capturing Malta’s beauty without breaking the bank!
Why Choose Repair?
In 2025, repairing is often faster, cheaper, and greener than replacing. Our Sliema workshop at Phone Repair Malta offers expert fixes with a personal touch—plus, we love saving you money! Not sure what’s wrong? Stop by for free diagnostics or explore our services at phonerepairmalta.com.
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