Battery Replacement Has Gotten Pricier for Apple’s Latest iPhone 18 Pro Models
Swapping the battery on Apple’s newest flagship iPhone models just got a little more expensive. As noted by sites including MacRumors, the fee to replace the battery on the iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max has gone up by $10, from $119 to $129, compared to previous models (such as the iPhone 17 and iPhone 16 Pro and Max models or the iPhone Air).
Apple’s latest iPhone 18 Pro models feature larger battery capacities, which is likely behind the price increase.
Apple’s policy strongly pushes users toward official channels to get an iPhone battery replaced, whether in or out of warranty, by visiting an Apple store or Apple Authorized Service Provider, or by shipping the phone to an Apple Repair Center.
The critical metric in Apple’s policy is the 80% maximum capacity mark. Apple officially considers a battery “healthy” if it retains 80% or more of its...
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