Customers who bring in their iPhone screens to get repaired are offered 2 options;
OEM or Aftermarket
The response we always get is “what's the difference?’’ and “what would you recommend?’’. We've created this article so that by the time you're done reading this, you can confidently choose what screen will suit you best. #iPhoneScreen #iPhoneRepairTempe #AppleiPhonePhoenix
Our mission is to provide the best quality service, education & transparency with all our customers so they know exactly what goes on from our side. At the end of the day, it’s your phone and you deserve to know what goes on behind the scenes so you can be more cognisant the next time you go to repair your phone.
OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)
OEM are parts made by the phone's manufacturer. They match the parts that originally came with your phone when you first bought it brand new.
PROS
Simple and easy to choose: In comparison to aftermarket, OEM will generally only come in one type. You won't need to worry about assessing different brands.
Higher assurance of quality: An OEM part should work exactly as the one you are replacing. It is what the phone was manufactured with and the quality offers familiarity with performance.
Comes with a warranty: covers all OEM parts with a 1 year warranty
CONS
More costly: OEM parts will usually cost more than an aftermarket part.
Limited availability: OEM parts are generally accessible through Apple Self Repair Program or technicians who have access to a supply of refurbished OEM.
A.m (Aftermarket)
Aftermarket is a product made by a third-party manufacturer and is a substitute for OEM.
PROS
Less expensive: Aftermarket parts are less costly compared to OEM parts; how much you save varies by brand. Ask around to find the best price to get an idea of how much that part brand usually costs. If the cost of a part seems too good to be true, ask questions about its quality.
More variety: There are many many manufacturers out there that make aftermarket parts. The more variety of brands means there's greater selection with a wider range of prices.
Better availability: There is an abundance of different screen brands all accessible to anybody. This gives you more options on where to take your phone for service.
Comes with a warranty: covers all A.m parts with a 1 year warranty
CONS
Overwhelming selection: If you're not familiar with aftermarket brands, the selection could be overwhelming, and there's some chance you may get a bad quality part. Consult with a technician for advice or simply stick with the OEM part when the price difference isn't significant.
Higher Fault rate: Naturally, Aftermarket screens are more prone to faults and issues due to the rate that they're manufactured to be cost efficient.

To summarise, there is a lot that goes behind the different qualities. But what about when comparing them side by side? What can you expect?
There can be colour vibrancy differences between OEM and A.m
Aftermarket screens may be thicker than OEM (Sit higher in frame)
The screen brightness may be dimmer on Aftermarket
There can be polariser capabilities with Aftermarket screens
3D Touch: may be less sensitive on Aftermarket
Different refresh rates 60Hz-120Hz...? A.m screens often have a lower refresh rate.
Colour: If you take a look below, you can see a slight difference in colour.
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