What Does an iPhone Battery Replacement Cost?
What an iPhone battery replacement costs with AppleCare is no extra charge under 80% capacity, while Apple lists an out-of-warranty estimate by model. iFixit kits average around $40, or about $55 for iPhone 16, and can save $34 to $49 against Apple's out-of-warranty price, depending on your model.
Key takeaways
- AppleCare covers a new battery at no extra charge when capacity drops under 80%.1
- Shops posted prices from $59.99 to $149 across models on their own websites in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware. The figures cover 7 websites, checked September 25 to October 12, 2026.4
- Doing the work yourself with an iFixit kit can save $34 to $49 against Apple's out-of-warranty price, based on your model.3
- If you aren't sure the battery needs to be replaced, start with troubleshooting.3
What is Apple's battery replacement cost without coverage?
Apple's out-of-warranty battery replacement price is an estimate for your model. Tax may apply. You'll pay for service if your issue isn't covered and consumer law doesn't apply. Some Pro and Pro Max versions cost more than the standard phone in the same series.5, 1
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus each have an estimated battery service fee of $99. So does iPhone 16e. For iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, it's $119.5
Apple's estimated battery fee is $99 for iPhone 17 and iPhone 17e, or $119 for iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. On iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, it's $129.5
| iPhone model | Estimated fee |
|---|---|
| iPhone Air | $119 |
| iPhone 15 Pro Max | $99 |
| iPhone 15 Pro | $99 |
| iPhone 15 Plus | $99 |
| iPhone 15 | $99 |
| iPhone 14 Pro Max | $99 |
| iPhone 14 Pro | $99 |
| iPhone 14 Plus | $99 |
| iPhone 14 | $99 |
| iPhone 12 Pro Max | $89 |
| iPhone 12 Pro | $89 |
| iPhone 12 | $89 |
| iPhone 12 mini | $89 |
| iPhone 11 Pro Max | $89 |
| iPhone 11 Pro | $89 |
| iPhone 11 | $89 |
Check your plan before paying for an iPhone repair. AppleCare covers replacement at no extra charge when battery capacity drops under 80%, so a battery at exactly 80% hasn't met that condition.1
How much is an iPhone battery replacement at a local shop?
Local iPhone battery replacement prices posted on shops' own websites ran from $59.99 to $149 across models in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware. Ask for your model's price. The figures cover 7 websites, checked September 25 to October 12, 2026.4
How much can you save by replacing the battery yourself?
An iFixit battery kit can save you $34 to $49 compared with Apple's out-of-warranty repair price, based on your model. Kits cost around $40 on average. For iPhone 16, they're about $55. You can follow a step-by-step guide for your model.3
Chart data
| Kit | Approximate kit price |
|---|---|
| Average kit | $40 |
| iPhone 16 kit | $55 |
On iPhone 14, the back glass comes off to let you reach the battery. The screen stays put. Front-and-back access became the norm with the iPhone 16 series, and the iPhone 16 battery has new adhesive that releases when an electric current passes through it.3
You can use iFixit's battery guides for iPhone 11, iPhone 12 and iPhone 13, as well as iPhone 14, iPhone 15 and iPhone 16.3
Is it worth getting an iPhone battery replaced?
If you aren't sure your battery needs to be replaced, start with troubleshooting, as iFixit recommends. Its repair help covers battery life and shutdown problems. A dead battery can be replaced. Compare the cost of a new battery with the cost of replacing the phone.3
Tell Apple what's going on with your battery. It can offer steps to try or help you set up a repair or replacement. If your issue isn't eligible for service, you may need to pay the full value of a replacement phone.1
Questions
How much does an iPhone 13 battery replacement cost?
An iPhone 13 battery replacement has an estimated out-of-warranty price of $89 through Apple. For iPhone 13 mini, it's the same estimated price. That listed fee also applies to battery service for iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max.5
How long does Apple cover its repair work?
Apple covers its service and replacement parts for 90 days or the rest of your Apple warranty, whichever lasts longer. Parts may be new or used. Equipment supplied for a repair or replacement may contain genuine Apple parts that have been tested and meet Apple's requirements for how they work. The coverage follows Apple's repair terms and conditions.1
Can Apple send a replacement phone before I return mine?
With AppleCare, Apple can send a replacement iPhone to you before you send your current phone back to Apple for service. Depending on which AppleCare plan you have, you can also get a replacement if your iPhone is lost or stolen.1
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Sources
- Apple Service and Repair for iPhone Battery, Apple. accessed Oct 8, 2026
- iPhone Repair and Service, Apple. accessed Oct 8, 2026
- iPhone Battery Replacement, iFixit. accessed Oct 8, 2026
- RepairSeeker data, RepairSeeker. accessed Oct 29, 2026
- Apple Service and Repair for iPhone, Apple. accessed Oct 8, 2026
