Apple undoubtedly packed bigger batteries inside the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max because both flagships now have a higher runtime than their direct predecessors, with the top-end model now lasting for 33 hours during video playback, making it four hours more than the iPhone 15 Pro Max. While these upgrades will be well-received by customers, a downside to all of this is that battery replacements have become more expensive, as Apple will now charge $119.9 per cell swap, assuming those procedures will be done out of warranty.
iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus customers have to pay slightly less for battery replacements at $99.99
If you head over to Apple’s iPhone repair and service page, you will find that the battery replacement charges for the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are now 20 percent more expensive. Previously, the company was charging $99.99 for these replacements. Thankfully, those who plan on getting the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will not have to fork over anything extra as the company has retained the same $99.99 bill as it did for the previous-generation models.
It should be noted that customers who have opted for AppleCare+ can still get an iPhone 16 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro Max battery replaced for free, but an extra requirement is that the cell has to display the health of less than 80 percent of its original capacity. The technology giant has not provided any explanation as to why it has raised prices, but it might have to do with the internal redesign that also includes improved heat dissipation.
During the start of the year, an iPhone 16 Pro prototype’s battery was shown covered in a metal enclosure, likely to help with heat transfer. Additionally, the base model’s cell was previously leaked to tout multiple protection layers, along with the same metal cover. These boatload of changes, paired with the fact that Apple has increased the batteries’ overall capacity compared to the iPhone 15 family from last year, might be sufficient reasons for the $119.99 ‘out of warranty’ battery replacements.
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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