Apple offers its own in-house repair service. Let’s dive into the brand’s price list to understand the costs of repairing an iPhone 16, but also previous models. One thing is certain: the more expensive the iPhone, the more expensive it is to repair.
The price of error
Breaking your iPhone is an unpleasant experience. Not only can we not live without our phone, but we also know that Apple charges a significant amount for repairs. Recently, Apple further increased the cost of battery replacement for the latest model. This is an opportunity to take stock of Apple’s repair prices for the iPhone.
iPhone 16
| Repairs | iPhone 16 | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 16 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro Max | AppleCare+ |
| Cracked screen (front only) | €339 | €405 | €405 | €489 | €29 |
| Damage to the rear glass | €199 | €229 | €199 | €229 | €29 |
| Cracked screen and rear glass damage | €479 | €549 | €519 | €609 | €58 |
| Battery | €109 | €109 | €135 | €135 | €0 |
| Rear camera | €199 | €199 | €299 | €299 | €99 |
| Other damage | €659 | €729 | €799 | €899 | €99 |
iPhone 15
| Repairs | iPhone 15 | iPhone 15 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 15 Pro Max | AppleCare+ |
| Cracked screen (front only) | €339 | €405 | €405 | €489 | €29 |
| Damage to the rear glass | €199 | €229 | €199 | €229 | €29 |
| Cracked screen and rear glass damage | €479 | €549 | €519 | €609 | €58 |
| Battery | €109 | €109 | €109 | €109 | €0 |
| Rear camera | €199 | €199 | €259 | €299 | €99 |
| Other damage | €659 | €729 | €799 | €859 | €99 |
iPhone 14
| Repairs | iPhone 14 | iPhone 14 Plus | iPhone 14 Pro | iPhone 14 Pro Max | AppleCare+ |
| Cracked screen (front only) | €339 | €405 | €405 | €489 | €29 |
| Damage to the rear glass | €199 | €229 | €599 | €669 | €29 |
| Cracked screen and rear glass damage | €479 | €549 | €739 | €799 | €58 |
| Battery | €109 | €109 | €109 | €109 | €0 |
| Rear camera | €199 | €199 | €259 | €259 | €99 |
| Other damage | €659 | €729 | €799 | €859 | €99 |
Points to remember
- The iPhone 16 Pro has the most expensive battery change with a price of €135 compared to €109 on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro. And all the other models for that matter. An increase of €26.
- Thanks to titanium on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro, the price of changing the rear glass has dropped to €440 on the Pro Max. Changing the rear glass on iPhone 14 Pro Max costs €669 and only €229 on iPhone 15 and 16 Pro Max. Ditto for the Pro with a reduction of €400.
- All prices are the same on the Standard and Plus models. Whether it’s iPhone 14, iPhone 15 or iPhone 16, each repair costs the same. The same goes for the iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 15 Plus and iPhone 16 Plus.
- Replacing the rear camera on the iPhone 16 Pro costs €40 more than the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro. €299 compared to €259 for previous models.
- With AppleCare+, each repair costs a maximum of €99, regardless of the type of problem. Moreover, this insurance even covers the replacement of the battery without any additional costs when it is below 80% of its original capacity.
AppleCare+
AppleCare+ offers coverage for accidental damage with an excess of €29 for screens and back glass, and €99 for other types of damage. If you add cover against theft and loss, an additional excess of €129 applies per incident.
In France, the price ofAppleCare+ for an iPhone 16 varies depending on the model:
- iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus : €229 for two-year coverage or €11.49 per month.
- iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max : €299 for two years or €14.99 per month.
Conclusion
Apple maintains a stable pricing policy for repairs of its standard and Plus iPhones, with no increases for three years. For Pro models, the use of titanium has reduced the cost of rear glass repairs. However, Apple has increased prices for battery and rear camera replacement on the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.
