As we entered 2019 Apple’s iPhone Battery Replacement offer came to an end. A deal which saw Apple replace the battery in your iPhone at a discounted price of just A$29. It however ended on December 31st, 2018 after running for the majority of last year.
While the offer is no longer available, Apple has adjusted the price of all iPhone battery replacements going forward. And the good news is new pricing is cheaper than it was prior to last years offer.
In Australia, Apple will replace all iPhone batteries for A$0 if it is in-warranty or with AppleCare+. Otherwise, the out-of-warranty charge will be either A$79 or A$109. Depending on the model iPhone you have.
A battery replacement for some of the newer iPhone models. Being the iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR will cost A$109. While iPhone SE, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and all other eligible models are set at a more affordable A$79.
New Pricing
The most recent generation iPhone models costs A$109 for an ‘out of warranty’ battery replacement. While previous generation models, such as the iPhone SE, costs A$79.
| Model | In-warranty or AppleCare+ | Out of warranty |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 | A$0 | A$109 |
| iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone SE, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and all other eligible models | A$0 | A$79 |
AppleCare+ allows you to get a replacement iPhone battery for A$0 if it falls below 80% of its original charge. But it also gives you accidental damage repair up to two times per year, and a lot more. For example, if I was to smash the screen of my iPhone 12 Pro it would normally cost A$439 to fix. But with AppleCare+ it will only cost me A$45. Learn more about AppleCare+ for iPhone 12 Pro.
Repair Options
There are two ways you can get the battery replaced in your iPhone, as outlined by Apple in their support document. This can be done either by sending it in or bringing it in for repair. As most of us use our iPhones everyday, bringing it in is the best option. In almost all cases, Apple or an Apple Authorised Service Centre can replace the battery within the appointment time.
Learn more or start a battery replacement at https://support.apple.com/en-au/iphone/repair/battery-power.
Update
Pricing for the new iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max has been added to the pricing table.
