Apple's Steep Price Hike for iPhone 16 Pro Battery Replacement Sparks Outrage The latest iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max models have retained their starting price, but a significant change has been made to the cost of replacing the battery. According to Apple's iPhone Repair and Service page, the battery replacement cost for the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max now stands at $119, a substantial increase from the $99 charged for the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus. This 20 percent price hike has sparked outrage among devoted Apple fans, who are questioning the reasoning behind the increased cost. It's worth noting that this pricing applies to out-of-warranty battery replacements. If your phone is still under warranty and the battery fails, Apple will replace it free of charge. Apple's guidelines state that "your product is eligible for a battery replacement at no additional cost if you have AppleCare+ and your product's battery holds less than 80 percent of its original capacity." However, for those without AppleCare+, the increased cost may come as a shock. The reorganized internal layout and larger batteries in the iPhone 16 Pro models may be contributing factors to the increased battery replacement cost. Although a teardown of the iPhone 16 Pro models has yet to be seen, Apple's design changes may be the reason behind the price hike. For more information on the iPhone 16 Pro battery replacement cost and Apple's repair services, visit computerstechnicians.com.