iPhone Duo repair cost: screen, battery and back glass
Replacing a broken iPhone Duo inner screen costs $999 at Apple without AppleCare+, and the outer screen $379. Apple published its iPhone Duo repair fees on October 14, two days before pre-orders open; the highest fee, for "other damage", is $1,499 (MacRumors, from Apple's repair pricing). These are US prices.
Repair fees without AppleCare+
| Repair | Apple's fee (US) |
|---|---|
| Inner display cover layer | $49 |
| Back glass | $199 |
| Battery service | $229 |
| Rear camera | $229 |
| Outer display | $379 |
| Outer display and back glass | $509 |
| Inner display | $999 |
| Other damage | $1,499 |
"Other damage" covers anything beyond these single repairs. Fees in other countries are set locally; Apple's repair pricing page shows the fee for your country once you choose it.
The $49 cover layer
The inner screen has a nano-texture cover layer on top, which Apple says can be removed and replaced on its own. Replacing it costs $49, or $19 with AppleCare+ (MacRumors). If the scratch or damage is only in that layer, the repair is a small fraction of the $999 inner-display fee.
Fees with AppleCare+
| Repair | With AppleCare+ | Without |
|---|---|---|
| Battery below 80% capacity | $0 | $229 |
| Cover layer | $19 | $49 |
| Back glass | $29 | $199 |
| Outer display | $29 | $379 |
| Inner display | $99 | $999 |
| Other accidental damage | $99 | $1,499 |
AppleCare+ for iPhone Duo costs $19.99 a month, $199.99 a year or $399 upfront in the US, according to MacRumors. It is optional.
What the numbers mean
- The inner screen is the expensive part. At $999 it is half the price of a new 256GB Duo ($1,999).
- The inner screen costs more than twice the outer one: $999 against $379.
- A case protects the outside, not the inner screen. When the phone is closed, the inner screen is folded inside; Apple's iPhone Duo Case ($79) and Folio with Kickstand ($129) can be ordered from October 16.
Before you pre-order
Pre-orders open on Friday, October 16 at 5 a.m. Pacific (the time in your country), and the first phones arrive on October 23 (delivery dates). If you are trading in an old phone, see what Apple pays; for how the Duo compares with Apple's other top phone, see iPhone Duo vs iPhone 18 Pro.
Quick answers
- How much does an iPhone Duo screen replacement cost? $999 for the inner display and $379 for the outer display at Apple in the US, without AppleCare+.
- How much is an iPhone Duo battery replacement? $229 without AppleCare+.
- Can I replace only the screen protector layer? Yes. Apple replaces the inner display's cover layer for $49.
- What does AppleCare+ cost for iPhone Duo? $19.99 a month, $199.99 a year or $399 upfront in the US.
Sources
- MacRumors: Apple lists iPhone Duo repair fees and cover layer and battery fees (October 14, 2026)
- Apple: iPhone repair pricing and Apple unveils iPhone Duo
