Apple has raised the price for battery replacements in the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. The new cost is $119 in the U.S., up 20% from the $99 for the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. This change is for Apple Stores and might be a bit different at third-party services.
The price increase only affects the Pro models. The standard iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 plus still cost $99 for a battery replacement. This is the second price hike in recent years, which might surprise some Apple users.
If you have AppleCare+, you can still get a free battery replacement. But, the battery must have less than 80% of its original capacity. This could help users worried about the rising repair costs for Apple devices.
Apple has also improved its health features and device performance. But, the higher repair costs might make long-term iPhone 16 Pro ownership harder. As Apple keeps innovating, users must think about the new features and repair costs.
