iPhone 15 · 2023
iPhone 15:
fix it or upgrade?
What Apple charges to fix an iPhone 15, 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 $99, about 17% of the $594 a new iPhone 17 costs after trading in your iPhone 15. A screen repair is $279, about 47% 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 15 verdict.
Get your exact estimateiPhone 15 repair prices
| Repair | Without AppleCare+ | With AppleCare+ |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | $99 | $0 when health is under 80% |
| Screen | $279 | $29 |
| Back glass | $159 | $29 |
| Screen + back glass | $369 | $58 |
| Rear camera | $169 | $99 |
| Other damage | $609 | $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 15 (released 2023) has roughly 4 more years 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. $99 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 $369, and other damage is $609.
Worth knowing
The iPhone 15 has Dynamic Island and USB-C, but not Apple Intelligence. That needs an iPhone 15 Pro, or any iPhone 16 or newer.
Its trade-in value is still up to $305, the highest of the base models here without Apple Intelligence.
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 15 battery?
$99 without AppleCare+, before sales tax. With AppleCare+ it's free once battery health drops below 80%.
How much is an iPhone 15 screen repair?
Apple charges $279 without AppleCare+, or $29 with it.
Is the iPhone 15 worth fixing in 2026?
Usually yes. A battery ($99) or screen ($279) costs a fraction of the $594 a iPhone 17 costs after trade-in. Upgrade if you want Apple Intelligence or several parts are broken.
What's the iPhone 15 trade-in value?
Apple currently offers up to $305 in the US for an iPhone 15 in good condition. Cracked or damaged phones get less.
Does the iPhone 15 support Apple Intelligence?
No. Apple Intelligence needs an iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max, or any iPhone 16 or newer.