Broken screens push Indian smartphone users to upgrade early, Corning study finds

A Corning survey of 1,509 respondents found 87% had dropped their phone and 53% upgraded sooner than planned due to display damage, while 74% now prioritise durability. Repair costs run ₹8,000-₹55,000, with an iPhone 16 Pro Max screen at ₹43,200; brands like Samsung, OnePlus and Apple offer warranties as renewed-tech platform ControlZ pitches cheaper fixes.

— Filed Mon, 13 Jul, 2026, 09:48 IST · Source Hindustan Times · Business · Updated

Corning study finds broken screens push Indian smartphone users to upgrade early; brands like Samsung, OnePlus, Apple offer display warranties/replacements while renewed-tech platform ControlZ pitches cheaper repairs via RenewHub.