Apple has increased the price to replace the battery on the Pro versions of the iPhone 16. From now on, repairing the component on the most advanced new generation models costs US$119 in the United Statesequivalent to R$660 at the exchange rate on Monday (16).
This represents a $20 increase over last generation component replacementwith battery repairs on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max now costing $99. This is the first price change since the iPhone 14 in 2022, when the price went from $69 to $99.
The new value is already informed on Apple's website.Source: Apple/Reproduction
The price remains the same for battery replacement on the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plusbut an increase for these variants cannot be ruled out, as highlighted by The Verge. The values refer to repairs carried out in the brand's stores or authorized service centers.
It is worth remembering that the replacement of defective batteries is covered by the one-year warranty offered by the manufacturermeaning the increase will still take some time to be noticed by users of the new generation of iPhone. The AppleCare+ subscription, on the other hand, extends coverage to three years or more.
Price also increased in Brazil
Just like in the US, the price of replacing the battery on the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max has also increased in Brazil. While the cost of repairing the component on the previous generation was R$839, Owners of the new series will need to pay R$999 to perform the service after the warranty ends.
The more “basic” models continue with the same price as the previous line. In other words, Replacing the battery tank on the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus costs R$839at least for now, the same price as the one charged for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus.
For those who want pay less when exchanging the componentthe alternatives are the home repair kit for the iPhone, ideal for people with some technical knowledge, and unauthorized technical assistance.