Apple has now listed what it charges to repair an iPhone Duo without AppleCare+, and the top figure is $1,499. That is the US fee for damage outside the named repair categories.
The full set of eight fees ranges from $49 for the cover layer to $999 for the inner display. With the fees for buyers with AppleCare+ already public, both sets can now be compared side by side.
Inner display repairs cost $999 and other damage reaches $1,499
Among the named repairs, the inner display is the expensive one. Here is the full list of iPhone Duo fees without AppleCare+.
- Cover layer damage: $49
- Back glass damage: $199
- Battery service: $229
- Rear camera damage: $229
- Outer display damage: $379
- Outer display and back glass damage: $509
- Inner display damage: $999
- Other damage: $1,499
Repairs that involve two parts get a small discount. Outer display and back glass damage together costs $509, which is $69 less than paying $379 and $199 separately.
These are estimates for out-of-warranty service at Apple, and the final fee is set after the device is inspected. Apple Authorized Service Providers can set their own prices, and tax may apply.
AppleCare+ cuts most iPhone Duo repairs to $99 or less
AppleCare+ for the iPhone Duo costs $19.99 per month, $199.99 per year, or $399 upfront. With coverage, the repair fees drop sharply across the board.
- Battery service below 80% capacity: $0
- Cover layer damage: $19
- Back glass damage: $29
- Outer display damage: $29
- Inner display damage: $99
- Other accidental damage: $99
- Theft or loss: $149
The inner display shows the difference best. A $999 repair without coverage becomes $99 with it, and even after adding the $399 upfront price, the $498 total is still $501 below the uncovered fee.
Paying monthly for a full year adds up to $239.88, which is $39.89 more than the $199.99 annual plan.
The replaceable cover layer is the cheapest iPhone Duo repair at $49
Apple hardware engineering vice president Kate Bergeron revealed that the nano-texture cover layer above the inner display can be removed and replaced. A new one costs $49 without AppleCare+ and $19 with it. A full inner display repair costs about 20 times as much at $999.
A battery replacement is $229 without coverage. With AppleCare+, Apple replaces it at no charge once capacity falls below 80%.
iPhone Duo pre-orders begin Friday, October 16, and the device launches Friday, October 23.
