- iPhone Battery & Power Repair
- iPhone battery replacement
- iPhone battery replacement pricing — United States
- Your repair options
- iPhone power issues
- Battery Service and Recycling
- Use Apple or an authorized service provider for service.
- iPhone Owners
- Apple Watch Owners
- iPad Owners
- iPod Owners
- MacBook Owners
- We’ll handle your battery responsibly.
- How to replace your iPhone’s dying battery — and whether it’s worth it
- iPhone battery replacement under warranty
- If your iPhone is a recent model
- The smart battery case
- Consider a trade-in
- Non-Apple iPhone battery replacements
- iPhone Battery and Performance
- About lithium-ion batteries
- How to maximize battery performance
- When batteries chemically age
- Preventing unexpected shutdowns
- For iOS 11.3 and later
- Battery Health
- Your battery’s maximum capacity
- Performance is normal
- Performance management applied
- Battery health unknown
- Performance management turned off
- Battery health degraded
- Important Battery Message
- Getting further assistance
- Recalibration of battery health reporting on iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone Battery & Power Repair
iPhone battery replacement
If your iPhone is covered by warranty, AppleCare+, or consumer law, we’ll replace your battery at no charge. Not sure if you’re covered? Check if you have AppleCare+ by entering your iPhone serial number.
If your iPhone has any damage that impairs the replacement of the battery, such as a cracked screen, that issue will need to be resolved prior to the battery replacement. In some cases, there may be a cost associated with the repair.
See the chart below for battery replacement pricing for all iPhone models.
iPhone battery replacement pricing — United States
iPhone model | In-warranty or with AppleCare+ | Out of warranty |
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iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini | $ 0 | $ 69 |
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 | $ 0 | $ 49 |
These prices apply only to battery repairs made by Apple. Pricing offered by Apple Authorized Service Providers may vary. We’ll add a $ 6.95 shipping fee if your repair requires shipping and isn’t covered under warranty or AppleCare+. All fees are in USD and exclude local tax.
Your repair options
Send in for repair
Avoid waiting for an appointment or traveling to a store. We can send you a box right away to collect your iPhone. Arrange a shipment to an Apple Repair Center and we’ll replace your battery and deliver your iPhone back to you in 3-5 business days.
Bring in for repair
Make an appointment at an Apple Store or one of our Apple authorized service locations. We’ll try to fix your iPhone during your visit. In more complex cases, we might need to send it to an Apple Repair Center. If we do, your iPhone will be ready for pickup in 3-5 business days.
To protect your data, learn how to get your iPhone ready for service.
iPhone power issues
Some iPhone power issues are caused by factors other than the battery. If you can’t turn on your iPhone, follow these steps to see if the issue resolves.
We’ll test your iPhone to see if it has a battery issue or a different power issue. If your iPhone has a non-battery power issue, we’ll give you the repair price after we determine the cause. To identify your issue and set up service, start a service request.
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Battery Service and Recycling
All rechargeable batteries have a limited lifespan and may eventually need to be serviced or recycled. Your own battery’s lifespan will vary depending on how you use your device as well as the settings you choose for it.
Use Apple or an authorized service provider for service.
If you need to charge your battery more and more frequently, it might be time to service it. For products with built-in lithium-ion polymer batteries, the batteries should be serviced by Apple or an authorized service provider.
iPhone Owners
Your battery is designed to retain up to 80% of its original capacity at 500 complete charge cycles. The one-year warranty includes service coverage for a defective battery. If it is out of warranty, Apple offers a battery service. Prices and terms may vary.
Apple Watch Owners
Your battery is designed to retain up to 80% of its original capacity at 1000 complete charge cycles. The one-year warranty (for Apple Watch and Apple Watch Sport) and two-year warranty (for Apple Watch Edition) include service coverage for a defective battery. If it is out of warranty, Apple offers a battery service. Prices and terms may vary.
iPad Owners
Your battery is designed to retain up to 80% of its original capacity at 1000 complete charge cycles. The one-year warranty includes service coverage for a defective battery. If it is out of warranty, Apple offers a battery service. Prices and terms may vary.
iPod Owners
Your battery is designed to retain up to 80% of its original capacity at 400 complete charge cycles. The one-year warranty includes service coverage for a defective battery. If it is out of warranty, Apple offers a battery service. Prices and terms may vary.
MacBook Owners
Your battery is designed to retain up to 80% of its original capacity at 1000 complete charge cycles. The one-year warranty includes replacement coverage for a defective battery. Apple offers a battery replacement service for all MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro notebooks with built-in batteries.
We’ll handle your battery responsibly.
Putting batteries directly in the trash is dangerous for the environment. Apple and all our authorized service providers are committed to recycling and disposing of batteries with the utmost respect for the earth. So recycle your device with us. Or drop off a battery from your AirTag. We’ll take it from there. On top of doing the right thing, your device may even qualify for a credit towards a new Apple product.
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How to replace your iPhone’s dying battery — and whether it’s worth it
— Jan. 13th 2020 12:27 am PT
Modern lithium ion batteries are brilliant. They’re energy-dense, charge quickly, and rarely explode. However, they’re not perfect by a long shot. Unfortunately, modern smartphones such as the latest iPhones don’t have everlasting batteries. So if your iPhone battery has given up the ghost, is it worth the hassle and expense of replacing it and getting a new one installed?
It’s probably worth taking a minute to talk about when a battery needs replacement. With each charge cycle, lithium batteries begin to lose some part of their original capacity. At some point, this can progress to the extent that your device doesn’t last long enough to be of practical use. Lithium ion batteries also lose some of their ability to provide peak voltage and power. This is why Apple throttles iPhones with poor battery health, to prevent shutdowns that result from a battery that can’t output enough power. In either case, putting a brand-new battery into your phone is an option.
iPhone battery replacement under warranty
If your phone is still under warranty — the default Apple warranty lasts a year and covers damage and issues that aren’t your fault — and the battery has degraded, it’s a no-brainer to ask Apple for a free replacement. Apple says that a 20% capacity loss after 500 full charge cycles is normal. If your phone battery has more capacity loss in less time, you may be eligible for a free replacement. It’s worth heading to an Apple Store to find out, at least!
If your iPhone is a recent model
Even if your phone is no longer under warranty, it may still be perfectly fine in terms of performance. In fact, if your phone is being throttled due to battery health, getting a replacement will breathe new life into it. Apple’s fees for new battery installations is pretty reasonable, and certainly much cheaper than buying a new phone. So in this case, it’s definitely worth it.
If you have an iPhone newer than the iPhone X, Apple charges $69 for an out-of-warranty replacement battery. If you have an older device, going back to the iPhone SE, you’re going to be paying Apple $49.
The smart battery case
If the only issue with your iPhone battery is capacity, and not throttling, you might want to consider simply getting something like the smart battery case to tide you over to your next new phone instead of replacing it. It’s actually more expensive than getting the battery replaced by Apple — especially since the iPhone throttling saga has seen Apple reducing their asking price for the procedure.
However, for people who don’t have a backup phone laying around, a battery case could be the way to go. It’s also worth considering that the case’s capacity is added onto your remaining battery capacity, which may add up to more battery power than a fresh internal battery would have.
Consider a trade-in
If your iPhone is getting to the point where its performance simply isn’t going to keep up with the times, you might want to consider a trade-in instead of a battery replacement. You probably won’t get much for an iPhone in need of battery replacement in a direct sale. However, Apple might offer you a fair bit of cash for your old phone to put a significant dent in the price of a newer model. You can also try trading your phone in through our own trade-in partner MyPhones Unlimited, and check out our full iPhone trade in guide for more options.
Non-Apple iPhone battery replacements
Third-party iPhone batteries are a murky gray area at best. Third-party batteries from established brands with good support networks are probably safe enough. Generic batteries of unknown provenance? They can be downright dangerous.
That’s not the only factor to consider, either. iPhones are tricky to open and work on. With Apple’s very reasonable replacement prices these days, it’s probably worth spending the small price difference and having the original manufacturer poke around your phone’s insides. Given how little money it wold save you, third-party battery replacements are probably not worth it.
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iPhone Battery and Performance
Understand iPhone performance and its relation to your battery.
Your iPhone is designed to deliver an experience that is simple and easy to use. This is only possible through a combination of advanced technologies and sophisticated engineering. One important technology area is battery and performance. Batteries are a complex technology, and a number of variables contribute to battery performance and related iPhone performance. All rechargeable batteries are consumables and have a limited lifespan—eventually their capacity and performance decline such that they need to be replaced. As batteries age, it can contribute to changes in iPhone performance. We created this information for those who would like to learn more.
About lithium-ion batteries
iPhone batteries use lithium-ion technology. Compared with older generations of battery technology, lithium-ion batteries charge faster, last longer, and have a higher power density for more battery life in a lighter package. Rechargeable lithium-ion technology currently provides the best technology for your device. Learn more about lithium-ion batteries.
How to maximize battery performance
“Battery life” is the amount of time a device runs before it needs to be recharged. “Battery lifespan” is the amount of time a battery lasts until it needs to be replaced. One factor affecting battery life and lifespan is the mix of things you do with your device. No matter how you use it, there are ways to help. A battery’s lifespan is related to its “chemical age,” which is more than just the passage of time. It includes different factors, such as the number of charge cycles and how it was cared for. Follow these tips to maximize battery performance and help extend battery lifespan. For example, keep iPhone half-charged when it’s stored for the long term. Also avoid charging or leaving iPhone in hot environments, including direct sun exposure, for extended periods of time.
When batteries chemically age
All rechargeable batteries are consumable components that become less effective as they chemically age.
As lithium-ion batteries chemically age, the amount of charge they can hold diminishes, resulting in shorter amounts of time before a device needs to be recharged. This can be referred to as the battery’s maximum capacity—the measure of battery capacity relative to when it was new. In addition, a battery’s ability to deliver maximum instantaneous performance, or “peak power,” may decrease. In order for a phone to function properly, the electronics must be able to draw upon instantaneous power from the battery. One attribute that affects this instantaneous power delivery is the battery’s impedance. A battery with a high impedance may be unable to provide sufficient power to the system that needs it. A battery’s impedance can increase if a battery has a higher chemical age. A battery’s impedance will temporarily increase at a low state of charge and in a cold temperature environment. When coupled with a higher chemical age, the impedance increase will be more significant. These are characteristics of battery chemistry that are common to all lithium-ion batteries in the industry.
When power is pulled from a battery with a higher level of impedance, the battery’s voltage will drop to a greater degree. Electronic components require a minimum voltage to properly operate. This includes the device’s internal storage, power circuits, and the battery itself. The power management system determines the capability of the battery to supply this power, and manages the loads in order to maintain operations. When the operations can no longer be supported with the full capabilities of the power management system, the system will perform a shutdown to preserve these electronic components. While this shutdown is intentional from the device perspective, it may be unexpected by the user.
Preventing unexpected shutdowns
With a low battery state of charge, a higher chemical age, or colder temperatures, users are more likely to experience unexpected shutdowns. In extreme cases, shutdowns can occur more frequently, thereby rendering the device unreliable or unusable. For iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE (1st generation), iPhone 7, and iPhone 7 Plus, iOS dynamically manages performance peaks to prevent the device from unexpectedly shutting down so that the iPhone can still be used. This performance management feature is specific to iPhone and does not apply to any other Apple products. Starting with iOS 12.1, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X include this feature; iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR include this feature starting with iOS 13.1. The effects of performance management on these newer models may be less noticeable due to their more advanced hardware and software design.
This performance management works by looking at a combination of the device temperature, battery state of charge, and battery impedance. Only if these variables require it, iOS will dynamically manage the maximum performance of some system components, such as the CPU and GPU, in order to prevent unexpected shutdowns. As a result, the device workloads will self-balance, allowing a smoother distribution of system tasks, rather than larger, quick spikes of performance all at once. In some cases, a user may not notice any differences in daily device performance. The level of perceived change depends on how much performance management is required for a particular device.
In cases that require more extreme forms of this performance management, the user may notice effects such as:
- Longer app launch times
- Lower frame rates while scrolling
- Backlight dimming (which can be overridden in Control Center)
- Lower speaker volume by up to -3dB
- Gradual frame rate reductions in some apps
- During the most extreme cases, the camera flash will be disabled as visible in the camera UI
- Apps refreshing in background may require reloading upon launch
Many key areas are not impacted by this performance management feature. Some of these include:
- Cellular call quality and networking throughput performance
- Captured photo and video quality
- GPS performance
- Location accuracy
- Sensors like gyroscope, accelerometer, barometer
- Apple Pay
For a low battery state of charge and colder temperatures, performance management changes are temporary. If a device battery has chemically aged far enough, performance management changes may be more lasting. This is because all rechargeable batteries are consumables and have a limited lifespan, eventually needing to be replaced. If you are impacted by this and would like to improve your device performance, replacing your device battery can help.
For iOS 11.3 and later
iOS 11.3 and later improve this performance management feature by periodically assessing the level of performance management necessary to avoid unexpected shutdowns. If the battery health is able to support the observed peak power requirements, the amount of performance management will be lowered. If an unexpected shutdown occurs again, then performance management will increase. This assessment is ongoing, allowing more adaptive performance management.
iPhone 8 and later use a more advanced hardware and software design that provides a more accurate estimation of both power needs and the battery’s power capability to maximize overall system performance. This allows a different performance management system that more precisely allows iOS to anticipate and avoid an unexpected shutdown. As a result, the impacts of performance management may be less noticeable on iPhone 8 and later. Over time, the rechargeable batteries in all iPhone models will diminish in their capacity and peak performance and will eventually need to be replaced.
Battery Health
For iPhone 6 and later, iOS 11.3 and later add new features to show battery health and recommend if a battery needs to be replaced. These can be found in Settings > Battery > Battery Health.
Additionally, users can see if the performance management feature that dynamically manages maximum performance to prevent unexpected shutdowns is on and can choose to turn it off. This feature is enabled only after an unexpected shutdown first occurs on a device with a battery that has diminished ability to deliver maximum instantaneous power. This feature applies to iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE (1st generation), iPhone 7, and iPhone 7 Plus. Starting with iOS 12.1, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X include this feature; iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR include this feature starting with iOS 13.1. The effects of performance management on these newer models may be less noticeable due to their more advanced hardware and software design.
(Note: Devices updating from iOS 11.2.6 or earlier will initially have performance management disabled; it will be reenabled if the device subsequently experiences an unexpected shutdown.)
All iPhone models include fundamental performance management to ensure that the battery and overall system operates as designed and internal components are protected. This includes behavior in hot or cold temperatures, as well as internal voltage management. This type of performance management is required for safety and expected function, and cannot be turned off.
Your battery’s maximum capacity
The Battery Health screen includes information on maximum battery capacity and peak performance capability.
Maximum battery capacity measures the device battery capacity relative to when it was new. A battery will have lower capacity as the battery chemically ages which may result in fewer hours of usage between charges. Depending upon the length of time between when the iPhone was made and when it is activated, your battery capacity may show as slightly less than 100%.
A normal battery is designed to retain up to 80% of its original capacity at 500 complete charge cycles when operating under normal conditions. The one-year warranty includes service coverage for a defective battery. If it is out of warranty, Apple offers battery service for a charge. Learn more about charge cycles.
As your battery health degrades, so can its ability to deliver peak performance. The Battery Health screen includes a section for Peak Performance Capability where the following messages may appear.
Performance is normal
When the battery condition can support normal peak performance and does not have the performance management features applied, you’ll see this message:
Your battery is currently supporting normal peak performance.
Performance management applied
When the performance management features have been applied, you’ll see this message:
This iPhone has experienced an unexpected shutdown because the battery was unable to deliver the necessary peak power. Performance management has been applied to help prevent this from happening again. Disable…
Note that if you disable performance management, you can’t turn it back on. It will be turned on again automatically if an unexpected shutdown occurs. The option to disable will also be available.
Battery health unknown
If iOS is unable to determine the device battery health, you’ll see this message:
This iPhone is unable to determine battery health. An Apple Authorized Service Provider can service the battery. More about service options…
This may be due to having an improperly installed battery or an unknown battery part.
Performance management turned off
If you disable the applied performance management feature, you’ll see this message:
This iPhone has experienced an unexpected shutdown because the battery was unable to deliver the necessary peak power. You have manually disabled performance management protections.
If the device experiences another unexpected shutdown, the performance management features will be re-applied. The option to disable will also be available.
Battery health degraded
If battery health has degraded significantly, the below message will also appear:
Your battery’s health is significantly degraded. An Apple Authorized Service Provider can replace the battery to restore full performance and capacity. More about service options…
This message does not indicate a safety issue. Your battery can still be used. However, you may be experiencing more noticeable battery and performance issues. A new replacement battery will improve your experience.
Important Battery Message
If you see the message below, it means the battery in your iPhone is unable to be verified. This message applies to iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, and later.
Unable to verify this iPhone has a genuine Apple battery. Health information not available for this battery. Learn more.
Reported battery health information is not available. To have your battery checked, contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider. More about service options.
Getting further assistance
If your device performance has been impacted by an aged battery and you would like to get help with a battery replacement, contact Apple Support for service options.
Recalibration of battery health reporting on iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max
iOS 14.5 and later includes an update where the battery health reporting system will recalibrate maximum battery capacity and peak performance capability on iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max to address inaccurate estimates of battery health reporting for some users.
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