iPhone Duo Repair Costs Reach Nearly Half Its Price in India
Apple launched the iPhone Duo as its first foldable phone in September. The device stands as the most expensive iPhone to date. In India it starts at Rs. 2,99,900. Pre-orders have not yet begun. Repairing the handset outside warranty can cost a large share of its original price. Apple has listed the repair charges on its support site.
Inner display damage forms the most expensive repair. It costs Rs. 1,49,900. That amount equals nearly half the starting price of the foldable. It also approaches the price of a full iPhone 18 Pro. The iPhone 18 Pro begins at Rs. 1,64,900 in India.
Other repairs add up quickly as well. Cover layer damage costs Rs. 5,900. Back glass damage costs Rs. 20,900. Battery service costs Rs. 24,900. Rear camera damage costs Rs. 26,900. Outer display repair costs Rs. 42,900. The charge rises to Rs. 55,900 when both the outer display and back glass need repair. Other damage carries a fee of Rs. 2,24,900.
AppleCare+ offers a way to reduce these costs. The plan itself costs Rs. 51,900 for the iPhone Duo. It covers unlimited repairs for eligible accidental damage such as drops and spills. It also includes priority support. A service fee still applies to each incident. Theft and loss remain outside the coverage.
With AppleCare+ the fees drop sharply. Battery service costs nothing. Cover layer damage carries a Rs. 1,900 fee. Back glass and outer display damage each cost Rs. 2,500. Inner display repair costs Rs. 8,900 instead of Rs. 1,49,900. Other accidental damage also costs Rs. 8,900. The listed theft or loss fee stands at Rs. 15,900.
Even with the high AppleCare+ premium the savings remain substantial for major repairs. Customers avoid paying nearly Rs. 1.5 lakh for an inner screen replacement. They pay only Rs. 8,900 for a covered incident instead. The high base repair costs make AppleCare+ especially relevant for this foldable model.