Reddit reviews Hakko CHP 7A-SA Stainless Steel Non-Magnetic Precision Tweezers with Very-Fine Point Bent Tips, Heavy-Duty Tips, 4-1/2" Length
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Pattern 7A tweezers with very-fine point and curved tips for use in electronics assemblyHeavy-duty curved tines ease gripping in high density areasSmooth shaft for general handling and positioning applicationsNon-magnetic stainless steel construction resists corrosion4-1/2" (118mm) length
For disassembly, I'll cast another vote for the 64 bit iFixit set. Bits are reasonably durable CrV. For individual bits that wear out quicker (looking at you, Y000), they also sell 4mm replacement bits if you don't feel like abusing their rather generous replacement program. The handle is second to none, but it's worth noting it is a bit beefier than the Wiha 40mm drivers.
If I were trying to do a repair as efficiently as possible, I'd use the iFixit set 100 times out of 100 for disassembly. Wiha is a bit more agile on the reassembly where the handle diameter doesn't matter as much. I've bought another iFixit aluminum handle to keep my PH00/PH000 from needing to be removed all the time and basically mothballed the Wihas and treated the bits as semi-disposable. That's not to say the iFixit bits are trash, but when you work hundreds of screws a day for a month that are of varying conditions due to previous repair, burning a Y000/PH000 a month isn't the worst thing in the world.
If you treat tweezers reasonably well and don't use them to pry every-fucking-thing, I love Hakko's sub-brand, CHP. 7A-SA for common repairs (screens, charge ports, etc) and 3C-SA for microsoldering applications.
Last, but not least: If you're doing iPhone standoff screws (i4/i4s/i5/i5c/i5s/i6(+)/i7(+)/i8(+)) with a flathead, buy a standoff bit/driver. Now. Even the cheap $2 ones put a flathead to shame. You'll kick yourself for not getting one sooner. The newest revision of the 64-bit iFixIt set includes one, but there are a lot of early adopters that are out on the cold on this one. Just buy the bit already. Seriously.
FWIW, I use this thing to reset Pro Micros.
https://www.amazon.com/Hakko-7A-SA-Stainless-Non-Magnetic-Heavy-Duty/dp/B00FZPFF96?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
It's not what bought it for, but works perfectly for shorting RST and GND on Pro Micros.