If you’re planning on upgrading to the iPhone 16 Pro, be prepared for a pricier battery replacement if you’re out of warranty. According to MacRumors, Apple is now charging $119 for battery replacements on the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, a $20 increase from last year’s $99 fee for the iPhone 15 lineup.
What’s Behind the Price Hike?
Interestingly, the entry-level iPhone 16 models still have a lower $99 replacement fee, unchanged from last year. If you have AppleCare+, your battery replacement is free. The reason for the price increase on the Pro models could be the rumored new metal casing around the batteries, designed to improve thermals. This upgrade seems to be exclusive to the Pro versions of the iPhone 16.
How Much Will It Cost?
Here’s a breakdown of the current battery replacement costs after Apple’s latest price hikes:
- iPhone 16 Pro: $119
- iPhone 16: $99
- iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro: $99
- iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro: $99
- iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro: $89
- iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro: $89
- iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro: $89
- iPhone X, XS, XR: $89
- iPhone SE, iPhone 8, and older: $69
A Trend of Increasing Costs
This isn’t the first time Apple has raised battery replacement fees. In recent years, the cost has nearly doubled. When the iPhone 14 launched, Apple bumped the fee from $69 to $99, and older iPhones saw their prices rise from $69 to $89 shortly after.
It’s becoming clear that AppleCare+ is becoming more appealing as these costs climb higher. With free battery replacements under AppleCare+, many users may reconsider opting in.
