iPhone Duo: Skipping AppleCare+ Could Be $1,499 Mistake
Apple today listed its estimated repair fees for the iPhone Duo without AppleCare+ coverage, with the maximum fee in the U.S. for "other damage" set at $1,499. If you only damage certain parts of the iPhone Duo, the fees are more manageable. For example, the repair fee for damaged back glass is set at $199. If you eventually want to replace the battery in your iPhone Duo, that will cost you $229.…
Apple has published its estimated repair costs for the upcoming iPhone Duo model, revealing that forgoing AppleCare+ could result in a $1,499 bill. The maximum fee in the U.S. for other damage is set at $1,499. However, the charges vary depending on the specific parts affected. For instance, the repair fee for damaged back glass is $199, while a battery replacement costs $229. Apple has also revealed that replacing the nano-texture cover layer above the inner display will cost $49, even without AppleCare+ coverage.
The full list of iPhone Duo repair fees without AppleCare+ coverage includes: cover layer damage at $49, back glass damage at $199, battery service at $229, rear camera damage at $229, outer display damage at $379, outer display and back glass damage at $509, inner display damage at $999, and other damage at $1,499. In contrast, AppleCare+ coverage, which costs $19.99 per month, $199.99 per year, or $399 upfront, has already been disclosed.
With AppleCare+, the battery service is free, and the damages covered include damaged cover layer at $19, back glass at $29, outer display at $29, inner display at $99, other accidental damage at $99, theft or loss at $149, and pre-orders begin on October 16, with the device launching on October 23.
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