Thanks to “new internal chassis architecture”
Last year, Apple announced a subtle but important design change for the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus: both phones had a removable back panel, making repairs easier and cheaper. This year, Apple did the same with the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, which also featured a removable back panel.
The iPhone 15 Pro has a new titanium case that is stronger and lighter than stainless steel. During the presentation of the new iPhones, Apple noted that repairing the iPhone 15 Pro has become easier thanks to a “new internal chassis architecture” that allows for “easily replacing the rear glass.”
This change was also reflected in the price of official repairs. On its support site, Apple confirms that replacing the back glass of the iPhone 15 Pro will cost less than a similar repair on previous models.
Replacing the back of the iPhone 15 Pro costs a third less than the iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone 15 ProFor the iPhone 15 Pro, repairing a damaged rear glass costs $169. For the iPhone 15 Pro Max, repairs cost $199. These are the same prices charged to replace the back glass of the iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 15, and 15 Plus – since all of these models also have a removable back panel.
The cost of repairing iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max is significantly higher:
- iPhone 14 – $169;
- iPhone 14 Plus – $199;
- iPhone 14 Pro – $499;
- iPhone 14 Pro Max – $549;
- iPhone 15 – $169;
- iPhone 15 Plus – $199;
- iPhone 15 Pro – $169;
- iPhone 15 Pro Max – $199.
Those who purchase AppleCare+ for their iPhone will pay just $29 to replace the rear glass when needed.
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