A battery replacement for iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max costs $129 out of warranty in the US, $10 more than Apple charges on iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro models. Apple’s repair price tool now lists every estimate for both new phones, and every other line, from a cracked screen to a broken rear camera, matches the iPhone 17 Pro.
On September 13 we reported that iPhone 18 Pro went on pre-order without AppleCare+ or repair prices. Both are now public.
The out-of-warranty prices
Apple’s US estimate tool returns these figures, in Apple’s own service labels. Last year’s Pro models are alongside for comparison.
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| Service | iPhone 18 Pro | iPhone 18 Pro Max | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery service | $129 | $129 | $119 | $119 |
| Back glass damage | $159 | $159 | $159 | $159 |
| Rear camera damage | $249 | $249 | $249 | $249 |
| Screen damage | $329 | $379 | $329 | $379 |
| Screen and back glass damage | $419 | $469 | $419 | $469 |
| Other damage | $849 | $899 | $849 | $899 |
Battery service is the only line that moved, and it’s the same $129 on both sizes. The Pro Max still costs more for anything involving the screen: $50 more for a screen alone, and $50 more for screen and back glass together.
The “Other damage” line is the one to watch if you’re coming from an iPhone 16 Pro. Apple lists it at $729 for the 16 Pro and $829 for the 16 Pro Max, so a serious repair on the new phones costs $120 or $70 more than on those two-year-old models. Against the iPhone 17 Pro, it’s unchanged.
Apple doesn’t give a reason for the higher battery fee. And these are estimates, not quotes: Apple’s page says it will inspect the device to set the final fee, that the estimates “may be subject to tax”, and that “a shipping fee may be added if we need to ship your device.” Apple Authorized Service Providers set their own prices.
What the same repairs cost with AppleCare+
Apple’s AppleCare+ fee table for both iPhone 18 Pro models is identical to the iPhone 17 Pro’s:
| Service with AppleCare+ | iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|
| Battery service | $0 |
| Screen damage | $29 |
| Back glass damage | $29 |
| Other accidental damage | $99 |
| Theft or loss | $149 |
On battery service, Apple’s page says, “We’ll replace the battery for no extra charge if the capacity drops below 80%.” The theft or loss fee applies only to plans that include that coverage.
What AppleCare+ costs for iPhone 18 Pro
The Apple Store now prices AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss for iPhone 18 Pro at $14.99 a month, billed until you cancel, or $149.99 a year. Apple lists the same two prices for iPhone 18 Pro Max. The store also offers AppleCare One at $19.99 a month, which covers more than one device.
Set against the table, one out-of-warranty screen repair on a Pro Max, at $379, costs about as much as two and a half years of annual AppleCare+ payments. A battery swap at $129 is less than a single year of cover, and AppleCare+ only replaces it for free once capacity drops below 80 percent.
If you skipped AppleCare+ at checkout, you still have time. Apple gives you 60 days to add it in Settings. If you choose a plan with theft and loss coverage, remember that Find My has to stay on for a claim to count.
How to check the price for your phone
Apple’s iPhone service pages at support.apple.com, such as the battery replacement page, include an “Estimated service cost” tool where you choose your model and see the out-of-warranty price or the AppleCare+ fee. The tool needs JavaScript, so enable it if the prices don’t load. For owners of older phones, our list of what Apple still charges for battery service covers earlier models.
