These iPhone users will have to pay extra for battery replacement: Here’s how much it will cost you now

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Apple has increased the cost of battery replacements for the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. The new price stands at $119, marking a $20 increase from the previous rate. This change affects only the Pro models, while the standard and Plus versions of the iPhone 16, as well as last year's models, will continue to have their existing prices.

Apple Stores in the United States have increased the price of replacing the battery in the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max to $119. This is a 20% increase from the previous price of $99 for the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, as reported by MacRumors. The new fee encompasses both the cost of the replacement battery and the service provided at Apple Stores. However, prices at third-party Apple authorised service providers may differ.

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This is not the first time Apple has raised battery replacement fees. In 2022, the company increased the battery service cost for the iPhone 14 models by $30, bringing it to $99. Subsequent price hikes followed for iPad, MacBook, and older iPhone battery replacements, and Apple Watches also saw similar increases.

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Apple's most recent adjustment brings the total fee for iPhone battery replacements to the following levels in the U.S.:

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Under Apple's standard one-year warranty, defective batteries are replaced at no charge. Additionally, AppleCare Plus covers battery replacements free of charge if the battery's capacity drops below 80 percent. For batteries with higher capacity but lower performance, options include third-party repairs or using official Apple parts for a DIY fix, which may be more cost-effective compared to Apple's service fees.