iPhone Air · 2025
iPhone Air:
fix it or upgrade?
What Apple charges to fix an iPhone Air, 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 $119, about 19% of the $614 a new iPhone 18 Pro costs after trading in your iPhone Air. A screen repair is $329, about 54% 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 Air verdict.
Get your exact estimateiPhone Air repair prices
| Repair | Without AppleCare+ | With AppleCare+ |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | $119 | $0 when health is under 80% |
| Screen | $329 | $29 |
| Back glass | $159 | $29 |
| Screen + back glass | $419 | $58 |
| Rear camera | $169 | $99 |
| Other damage | $799 | $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 Air (released 2025) has roughly 6 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. $119 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 $419, and other damage is $799.
Worth knowing
Other damage, such as water or a broken Face ID, costs $799, against $679 on the iPhone 17.
Its battery costs $119 to replace, more than the $99 Apple charges for base models.
Keeping it is greener too. Making a new iPhone 18 Pro creates about 50 kg of CO₂e, according to Apple's environmental report. That's roughly the same as driving a car 120 miles.
Questions
How much does Apple charge to replace the iPhone Air battery?
$119 without AppleCare+, before sales tax. With AppleCare+ it's free once battery health drops below 80%.
How much is an iPhone Air screen repair?
Apple charges $329 without AppleCare+, or $29 with it.
Is the iPhone Air worth fixing in 2026?
Usually yes. A battery ($119) or screen ($329) costs a fraction of the $614 a iPhone 18 Pro costs after trade-in. Upgrade if several parts are broken.
What's the iPhone Air trade-in value?
Apple currently offers up to $585 in the US for an iPhone Air in good condition. Cracked or damaged phones get less.
How much is AppleCare+ for the iPhone Air?
AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss costs $14.99 a month or $149.99 a year in the US, until you cancel. Service fees apply on top, such as $29 for a cracked screen.
Does the iPhone Air support Apple Intelligence?
Yes.