Apple has increased the out-of-warranty battery replacement fee for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in the United States. The company lists the replacement price at $129, which is $10 more than the fee charged for earlier Pro models.

The higher charge applies to customers without coverage for the repair. Apple’s website lists the battery service price, while customers with AppleCare+ may be eligible for a replacement at no additional cost if their iPhone’s battery capacity has fallen below 80%.

How much does an iPhone 18 Pro battery replacement cost?

Apple charges $129 to replace the battery in an iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max when the device is out of warranty. That represents a $10 increase over the $119 fee previously charged for the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro.

The change affects both iPhone 18 Pro models. Apple’s earlier $119 fee applied to the Pro models from the two previous generations, making the new price a straightforward increase rather than a different charge between the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.

Apple’s stated reason in the available information is that the iPhone 18 Pro models have larger batteries. For owners planning to keep their phones for several years, the updated fee is an added cost to consider once the battery needs service outside Apple’s coverage terms.

AppleCare+ battery replacement eligibility

AppleCare+ customers do not have to pay the battery replacement fee when the battery’s maximum capacity has dropped below 80%. This benefit can reduce the cost of replacing a worn battery compared with the $129 out-of-warranty price.

Battery capacity can be checked directly on the iPhone. Open the Settings app, select Battery, and then choose Battery Health. The displayed capacity can help users determine whether the device has reached the threshold described for AppleCare+ service.

What iPhone owners should know

The new price is specific to battery replacement service in the US and applies to the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. It does not change the way owners check battery health or the AppleCare+ eligibility requirement described by Apple.

Customers without AppleCare+ should expect the $129 charge for an out-of-warranty replacement. Those with AppleCare+ can check their battery capacity before arranging service, since a reading below 80% may qualify them for a replacement without an additional fee.

Apple’s repair website provides the current service information for iPhone battery replacements. Prices and eligibility can depend on the device’s coverage status, so owners should confirm the applicable terms before booking a repair.