iPhone 11 · 2019
iPhone 11:
fix it or upgrade?
What Apple charges to fix an iPhone 11, what it's worth in trade-in, and whether it's smarter to keep it one more year.
Updated 9 November 2026 · US prices, before sales tax
Usually, fix it. A new battery costs $89, about 11% of the $799 a new iPhone 17 costs after trading in your iPhone 11. A screen repair is $199, about 25% of that.
The one thing no repair can give it is Apple Intelligence. If you want that, upgrading is the only route.
Tap what's broken, set your battery health, and get your exact iPhone 11 verdict.
Get your exact estimateiPhone 11 repair prices
| Repair | Without AppleCare+ | With AppleCare+ |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | $89 | $0 when health is under 80% |
| Screen | $199 | $29 |
| Back glass | $399 (billed as other damage) | $99 |
| Screen + back glass | $399 (other damage) | $99 |
| Rear camera | $399 (other damage) | $99 |
| Other damage | $399 | $99 |
Apple's US estimates for repairs done by Apple, before sales tax. Apple confirms the final price after inspecting the phone.
How long will it get updates?
Apple has typically supported iPhones with iOS updates for about seven years. On that pattern, the iPhone 11 (released 2019) has roughly 1 more year of updates. That's our estimate, not an Apple promise.
Fix it when
- Battery health is under 80%, or the phone dies before the day ends. $89 fixes both.
- You only have one crack to repair, and the phone otherwise does everything you need.
- You want it to last another year or two without spending hundreds.
Upgrade when
- You want Apple Intelligence. It needs an iPhone 15 Pro, or any iPhone 16 or newer.
- Several things are broken at once. Screen and back glass together cost $399, and other damage is $399.
- You want updates for years to come. The iPhone 11 likely has about 1 year left.
Worth knowing
The iPhone 11 is the oldest iPhone that runs iOS 27, so it is probably near the end of its update years.
Apple doesn't list a separate back-glass repair for it. A cracked back is billed as other damage, $399, which is about half the cost of upgrading to an iPhone 17.
Keeping it is greener too. Making a new iPhone 17 creates about 44 kg of CO₂e, according to Apple's environmental report. That's roughly the same as driving a car 110 miles.
Questions
How much does Apple charge to replace the iPhone 11 battery?
$89 without AppleCare+, before sales tax. With AppleCare+ it's free once battery health drops below 80%.
How much is an iPhone 11 screen repair?
Apple charges $199 without AppleCare+, or $29 with it.
Is the iPhone 11 worth fixing in 2026?
Usually yes. A battery ($89) or screen ($199) costs a fraction of the $799 a iPhone 17 costs after trade-in. Upgrade if you want Apple Intelligence or several parts are broken.
What's the iPhone 11 trade-in value?
Apple currently offers up to $100 in the US for an iPhone 11 in good condition. Cracked or damaged phones get less.
Does the iPhone 11 support Apple Intelligence?
No. Apple Intelligence needs an iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max, or any iPhone 16 or newer.