After looking at the repair costs for Apple’s first foldable, we have a little advice for you: go ahead and add AppleCare to your cart now.
Apple has released uninsured repair costs for the iPhone Duo, and they’re not for the faint of heart. Depending on the damage to your phone, you could pay 75% of the retail value to have it repaired.
Here’s how much it costs to repair an iPhone Duo, assuming you don’t have insurance through your carrier or AppleCare.
- Damage to the roofing layer: $49
- Damage to the rear glass: $199
- Battery service: $229
- Damage to the rear camera: $229
- Damage to the external display: $379
- Damage to the external display and rear glass: $509
- Damage to the internal display: $999
- Other damage: $1,499
The “other damage” category, which typically denotes damage that can’t be replaced with a simple parts swap, costs nearly $1,500. That’s 75% of the $1,999 price, assuming you bought a base model iPhone Duo.
If you have AppleCare, prices are significantly lower. Here’s what you can expect to pay.
- Battery service: $0
- Damage to the roofing layer: $19
- Damage to the rear glass: $29
- Damage to the external display: $29
- Damage to the internal display: $99
- Other accidental damage: $99
- Theft or loss: $149
For other damages, AppleCare reduces the cost by $1,400, or about 93% less. If nothing else, it’s a poignant reminder that investing in a good insurance plan, like AppleCare, can save you a lot of money.
