In a study that combined data from iFixit, a provider of home repair equipment, to determine which smartphones are the easiest and most difficult to repair at home, based on average repair times and the difficulty of step-by-step repair guides available online, Samsung ranked as the most repair-friendly on the market. became a smartphone.

Galaxy phones released by Samsung in 2022, Smartphones are the easiest to repair at home. With this research, the South Korean technology giant left Apple far behind. Let’s look at the details together.

The most difficult phone to repair at home was the Google Pixel 7

The Galaxy S22 Ultra ranked third in repairability, behind the Galaxy A40 (2019) and the Moto G7, which were released in the same year. The average Galaxy A40 repair time per repair was 32.6 minutes, with 42.9% of repairs considered easy. By the way, the most difficult smartphone to repair at home was the Google Pixel 7 (2022). Average repair time for this phone at home in 60.3 minutes certain.

The Galaxy Note 10 has also been labeled as a non-repair-friendly home phone. The average repair time for this phone is 58.4 minutes, with the repair instructions difficult to follow. Interestingly, Samsung was also the top brand for repairability in 2013 and 2014. Later, however Google lost the lead to other brands such as Motorola, Apple and Xiaomi. However, in 2022, Samsung has regained its position as the world’s most repairable smartphone brand.

Samsung’s emphasis on repairability can also be seen in its latest phones. For example, The 2023 Galaxy S23 series now comes with battery cases that greatly simplify battery replacement. This move strengthens Samsung’s position as the most repair-friendly smartphone brand on the market.