Apple iPhone X screen repair costs $279 without AppleCare

Apple iPhone X cover repair costs $279 without AppleCare

If you’re among the lucky few who actually got an iPhone X last night, you might want to buy a screen protector, like right now.

Apple’s new flagship shouted, which starts at $999, £999 or AU$1,579, will cost a bundle to replace if damaged.

Apple’s service pricing for the shouted lists $279, £286 or AU$419 if you “need to replace your cover due to accidental damage or mishandling. Accidental damage isn’t covered by the Apple warranty.” 

The cost for “additional injure that’s not limited to the screen” is $550. Here’s how Apple’s overhaul costs break down for the iPhone X compared to novel recent phones.

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The exception is if you delectable to get AppleCare+ coverage, which does cover accidental harm to the screen and other parts of the named. It costs $199 in the US, £199 in the UK and AU$299 in Australia. 

Or you could just get a conceal protector and a robust case. On a phone that expensive, butterfingers might want both.