iPhone 16 · 2024
iPhone 16:
fix it or upgrade?
What Apple charges to fix an iPhone 16, 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 21% of the $469 a new iPhone 17 costs after trading in your iPhone 16. A screen repair is $279, about 59% of that.
It already supports Apple Intelligence, so an upgrade adds less than you might think.
Tap what's broken, set your battery health, and get your exact iPhone 16 verdict.
Get your exact estimateiPhone 16 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 | $619 | $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 16 (released 2024) has roughly 5 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
- Several things are broken at once. Screen and back glass together cost $369, and other damage is $619.
Worth knowing
The iPhone 16 is the oldest base model with Apple Intelligence, so you already have Apple's newest features.
Trade-in is up to $430, so the upgrade to an iPhone 17 still costs $469, for a phone that does many of the same things.
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 16 battery?
$99 without AppleCare+, before sales tax. With AppleCare+ it's free once battery health drops below 80%.
How much is an iPhone 16 screen repair?
Apple charges $279 without AppleCare+, or $29 with it.
Is the iPhone 16 worth fixing in 2026?
Usually yes. A battery ($99) or screen ($279) costs a fraction of the $469 a iPhone 17 costs after trade-in. Upgrade if several parts are broken.
What's the iPhone 16 trade-in value?
Apple currently offers up to $430 in the US for an iPhone 16 in good condition. Cracked or damaged phones get less.
How much is AppleCare+ for the iPhone 16?
AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss costs $12.99 a month or $129.99 a year in the US, until you cancel. Service fees apply on top, such as $29 for a cracked screen.
Does the iPhone 16 support Apple Intelligence?
Yes.