iPhone Duo Repair Costs Announced
Apple's iPhone Duo, set to go on sale next week, will be talked about for its repair costs as much as its price. Screen and other repair fees have been revealed.
As smartphone prices increase every year, hardware and repair costs are also rising accordingly. Apple's new and first foldable iPhone Duo model will go on sale next week. With days left until it hits the shelves, the repair costs of the foldable iPhone have been revealed.
Apple has announced the out-of-warranty repair fees for the new iPhone Duo model, whose pre-orders will start this Friday and deliveries next week, on its official website. Starting at $1,999 and reaching up to $3,199 for the 2 TB storage option, the device holds the title of the most expensive iPhone Apple has ever produced. The company charges users a $1,499 service fee for out-of-warranty "other damage".
iPhone Duo Out-of-Warranty Repair Fees List
According to data shared by Apple, the estimated repair costs that users without AppleCare+ coverage will face have become clear. Stating that authorized service providers can set their own price schedules, the company published the following cost table on its official website:
| Service Type | Estimated Out-of-Warranty Fee |
|---|---|
| Coating Layer Damage | $49 |
| Rear Glass Damage | $199 |
| Battery Service | $229 |
| Rear Camera Damage | $229 |
| Outer Display Damage | $379 |
| Outer Display and Rear Glass Damage | $509 |
| Inner Display Damage | $999 |
| Other Damage | $1,499 |
How Does the AppleCare+ Add-On Service Affect the Cost?
Users can opt for the AppleCare+ package by paying $19.99 per month at purchase or later. When this protection plan is added, repair costs drop significantly. For users with AppleCare+, battery replacement is free of charge, while front screen damage repair drops to $29. While $99 is charged for inner screen damage, the fee in cases of theft or loss is set at $149.
Consumers planning to buy the iPhone Duo will face high service costs in the event of a possible accident or malfunction. Users who do not opt for the additional monthly expense of $19.99 will have to pay $999 for inner screen cracks, and $1,499 for severe chassis and hardware damage. Apart from the official figures provided by the company, Apple Authorized Service Providers reserve the right to set their own service fees above or below these prices.
This article was translated from Turkish. Read the original article in Turkish.
