iPhone battery replacement cost
Apple publishes iPhone battery replacement at $69–$119 out of warranty, checked October 2026, priced by model. It is one of the firmest numbers in phone repair — a national menu from the manufacturer — so an iPhone battery quote has very little room to hide. If a quote is far above the range, ask what else is included; if it is far below, ask what cell is being fitted.
Start with the phone's own evidence. iPhone Battery Health reports maximum capacity as a percentage of original; as that figure falls, so does runtime, and heavy wear can also trigger performance management. A battery reading in the low eighties or below, on a phone you otherwise like, is the textbook case for replacement: for a published price at the bottom of this site's ranges, you get back the runtime the phone shipped with.
Swelling overrides the budgeting. A screen lifting at the edge, a case that rocks on a flat table, or a back panel separating means the cell has expanded. That is a prompt-replacement situation — the swelling battery can crack the screen it presses against — and it should be handled by a shop equipped to remove and dispose of swollen cells safely.
Third-party batteries vary widely, so the warranty and the cell grade are the quote. Ask whether battery health reporting will read correctly after the repair, what capacity the replacement cell carries, and how long both parts and labor are covered. Against the working value of almost any supported iPhone, a battery at Apple's published range passes the repair-vs-replace test easily; the only phones it does not save are those with several other faults queuing behind it.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Apple charge for an iPhone battery?
$69–$119 out of warranty depending on model, checked October 2026.
When should an iPhone battery be replaced?
When Battery Health shows heavily reduced maximum capacity and runtime suffers — or immediately if the battery is swelling, which can damage the screen.
Will a third-party battery show health data?
It depends on the part and the model. Ask before authorizing whether health reporting will read correctly and what the warranty covers.