The iPhone Air battery replacement is priced like it’s a Pro phone
Here’s a full breakdown of how much each out-of-warranty repair would cost you:
| iPhone Air | iPhone 17 | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cracked screen | $329 | $329 | $329 | $379 |
| Back glass damage | $159 | $159 | $159 | $159 |
| Cracked screen and back glass damage | $419 | $419 | $419 | $469 |
| Battery | $129 | $99 | $129 | $129 |
| Rear camera | $169 | $169 | $249 | $249 |
| Other | $699 | $599 | $749 | $799 |
AppleCare sounds like a good deal
While Apple didn’t raise the out-of-warranty repair prices this year, they’re still hefty. That makes AppleCare+ sound like a very good deal, especially if you’re prone to damaging your precious new device. AppleCare+ itself costs $11.99 per month ($119.99 per year) for the iPhone 17 or $13.99 per month ($139.99 per year) for both 17 Pro models and the Air. However, with it, you get your battery replaced for free, as long as its health has dropped below 80%. The rest of the repairs cost from $29 to $99, which is incomparable to the out-of-warranty prices.
Taking care of your phone is important
People usually think about the cost of a smartphone only in terms of its selling price. Apple’s repair pricing is a good reminder that maintenance is also part of the costs. As we keep our devices longer, accounting for the cost of potential damage repairs or a new battery becomes crucial. With that in mind, I’d think twice before using my new phone without heavy protection and an extra warranty.
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