Most Repairable Smartphones of 2026

The EU Right to Repair Directive takes effect as national law across member states by July 31, 2026, which means manufacturers can no longer legally refuse to provide spare parts or repair manuals for covered product categories, including smartphones. But some phones were already built to last. Others… weren't.

We ran RepairScores across every smartphone in our database: 65 models from Apple, Samsung, Google, Fairphone, Nokia, Xiaomi, OnePlus, Motorola, Sony, Huawei, Nothing, OPPO, CAT, Wiko, Realme, TCL, ZTE, ASUS, Vivo, and Honor. The scores combine EU EPREL repairability data, iFixit teardown results, parts availability, community repair data, and product age, weighted to reflect real-world repairability.

🏆 Top 20 Most Repairable Smartphones

📊 Complete Rankings: All 65 EU Smartphones

The Repairability Divide: Why Some Phones Score 96 and Others Score 42

RepairScore is a composite of five weighted factors. Here's what drives the gap between a Fairphone and a Huawei:

The Huawei P60 Pro scores 42/100 not because it physically can't be repaired, it can, but because EU parts availability is severely limited following trade restrictions, and there's no certified repair programme for EU consumers. After-sales support matters as much as the hardware design.

❌ Bottom 10, Phones to Avoid If Longevity Matters

What the EU Right to Repair Directive Changes

From July 31, 2026, manufacturers selling smartphones in the EU must:

• Provide spare parts and tools at reasonable prices for at least 5 years after a product is discontinued
• Make repair manuals available free of charge
• Not use software locks to prevent independent repairs
• Offer a 12-month extended warranty on repaired products
• Cannot design products to prevent repair ("design-for-non-repair" clauses)

This will meaningfully improve the scores of phones currently penalised for parts unavailability, particularly for brands like Sony and Motorola that have inconsistent EU service networks today. Huawei and OPPO are more complicated because the parts restrictions are trade-related, not Directive-related.

Best Budget Pick: Nokia G42 5G

At ~€230 new, the Nokia G42 5G is the repairability sweet spot for budget buyers. HMD Global partnered with iFixit to sell official parts directly at cost, a screen costs €49.99, battery €14.99. It's not flagship-tier, but it's designed so you can fix it yourself at your kitchen table.

Best Mid-Range Pick: Google Pixel 7a or Samsung Galaxy A54

Both score 72/100. The Pixel 7a benefits from Google's iFixit partnership and a 5-year software guarantee. The Galaxy A54 benefits from Samsung's EU-wide authorised repair network and widely available third-party parts. Choose based on your preference for software updates (Pixel) vs. physical repair accessibility (Samsung).

Should You Always Buy the Most Repairable Phone?

Not necessarily. RepairScore is one input, not the only one. If you've never cracked a screen in 5 years of careful use, a 55/100 phone that perfectly fits your workflow is better than a 96/100 phone you don't need to repair. The score matters most if:

• You or your family have a track record of damaged phones
• You want to use the phone for 4+ years and future-proof against parts shortages
• You're buying for someone elderly or a child who is likely to drop it
• Environmental impact is a primary purchase criterion for you
• You're buying refurbished and want ongoing repair support

Check Your Phone's RepairScore

Search any phone in the RepairScore database to see its full breakdown, EPREL rating, iFixit score, parts availability, and cost estimate for common repairs.