Apple Hikes iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max Out-of-Warranty Battery Repair Fees in India
Apple has hiked out-of-warranty repair fees for the iPhone 18 Pro series in India, setting battery replacement at INR 13,900, screen repair at INR 42,900, and catastrophic/motherboard damage at up to INR 1,17,900. AppleCare+ covers battery replacement for free below 80 per cent capacity. Scroll below to know more.
Apple has increased out-of-warranty service pricing for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max series in India, pushing out-of-warranty battery replacement costs to INR 13,900 amid broader flagship price upward adjustments.
Out-of-Warranty Repair Pricing Breakdown
Indian customers seeking service outside standard manufacturer warranty or AppleCare+ protections face the following scheduled rates for the iPhone 18 Pro Max Below:
| Service Type | Out-of-Warranty Fee (INR) | AppleCare+ Coverage Note |
| Battery Service | INR 13,900 | INR (if capacity drops below 80 per cent) |
| Screen Damage (Front Display) | INR 42,900 | INR 2,500 service fee |
| Back Glass Damage | INR 16,900 | INR 2,500 service fee |
| Screen + Back Glass Damage | INR 51,900 | INR 2,500 service fee |
| Rear Camera Module | INR 28,900 | INR 8,900 service fee |
| Other Damage (Motherboard / Liquid) | Up to INR 1,17,900 | INR 8,900 service fee |
Service Cost for iPhone 18 Pro
Background and Context
The upward pricing adjustment mirrors global shifts where Apple raised out-of-warranty battery fees to USD 129 internationally (up from USD 119 on prior Pro generations). iPhone on Blinkit: iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 12 and AirPods 5 Now Available on Blinkit in 10 Cities.
Industry analysts note that component complexity, higher density power cell architecture, and rising baseline retail tags contribute to elevated post-warranty maintenance exposure for flagship buyers.
Warranty and AppleCare+ Protection
Users enrolled in AppleCare+ continue to receive battery replacements at no extra charge if maximum capacity drops below 80 per cent during the coverage window. Accidental drops involving the display or internal motherboard failures remain heavily mitigated for plan holders, underscoring the financial rationale of extended care enrollment for high-tier hardware.
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