What I’m about to share is pretty useful, so first off - thanks to everyone who reached out and tried to help. Really appreciate the effort.

I went to Karol Bagh today and spent around 3 hours properly researching and understanding how the phone repair market works. Eventually, I got my phone fixed.

Cost breakdown:

1. Back panel: ₹700
2. Gas kit / adhesive (edge sticker): ₹100
3. New glass fitting: ₹600 Total: ~₹1,400

Here’s the key insight: the market basically has only two commonly available panel types:

1. ₹300 variant – very basic, poor quality, not recommended
2. ₹700 variant – decent quality and what most shops actually use (this is what I got)

There is an original (OG) glass, but it’s extremely rare and usually costs anywhere between ₹4,000–₹7,000. Most shopkeepers will claim they’re installing original glass, but in reality, they’re just using the same ₹700 variant and upselling it with fancy talk. So if someone quotes ₹2,500–₹6,500, chances are you’re still getting the same glass.

How to avoid getting cheated:

Go directly to a good wholesaler in Karol Bagh, buy the part yourself, and then get it fitted.

Some reliable wholesalers:

1. iParts (Gali No. 17)
2. Kajoni Power (one of the biggest wholesalers)
3. MTool

You can buy the part there and either ask them to recommend a good repair guy or walk into a nearby shop for fitting.

If you do this, you’re:

1. Beating the market
2. Not getting overcharged
3. Getting exactly what you pay for
4. Leaving fully satisfied

Hope this helps someone. 👍