Samsung has come out on top as the most repair-friendly smartphone brand in 2022, beating Apple by a large margin, according to a study by the Electronics Hub. The study aggregated data from iFixit to determine which smartphones were easiest and most difficult to repair at home, based on average repair times and the difficulty of repair guide instructions found online.
Study finds Samsung phones most DIY-repair friendly of 2022
Samsung’s Galaxy phones released in 2022 were found to be the easiest to repair, with the Galaxy S22 Ultra ranked third in terms of DIY repair-friendliness after the Galaxy A40 (2019) and the Moto G7 launched the same year. The Galaxy A40 has an average repair time of 32.6 minutes per fix, with 42.9% of repairs considered easy. While Galaxy S22 Ultra has an average repair time of 48.1 minutes, with a notable 33.3% of repairs being easy to execute.
Meanwhile, the most difficult smartphone to repair was found to be the Google Pixel 7 (2022), with an average home repair time of 60.3 minutes. The Galaxy Note 10 was also labeled as not DIY-repair-friendly, with an average repair time of 58.4 minutes and repair instructions labeled as difficult to follow.
Interestingly, Samsung was also the top brand in terms of home repair friendliness in 2013 and 2014, after which it lost the lead to other brands such as Google, Motorola, Apple, and Xiaomi. However, in 2022, Samsung regained its position as the most repairable smartphone brand in the world.
Samsung’s focus on repairability can be seen in its latest phones, including the 2023 Galaxy S23 series, which now come with battery pouches that greatly simplify battery replacements. This move is likely to further enhance Samsung’s position as the most repair-friendly smartphone brand in the market.
Overall, the study highlights the importance of repairability as a key factor for consumers when choosing a smartphone. With Samsung leading the way in this regard, other brands may need to follow suit and prioritize repairability to remain competitive in the ever-evolving smartphone market.
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