iPhone Duo: Skipping AppleCare+ Could Be $1,499 Mistake

Apple today listed its estimated repair fees for the iPhone Duo without AppleCare+ coverage, with the maximum fee in the U.S. for "other damage" set at $1,499. If you only damage certain parts of the iPhone Duo, the fees are more manageable. For example, the repair fee for damaged back glass is set at $199. If you eventually want to replace the battery in your iPhone Duo, that will cost you $229. As we previously reported, Apple said the iPhone Duo's nano-texture cover layer above the inner display can be removed and replaced, and now we know that Apple will be charging $49 for a cover layer replacement without AppleCare+ coverage. Here is Apple's full list of iPhone Duo repair fees without AppleCare+ coverage: Cover layer damage: $49 Back glass damage: $199 Battery service: $229 Rear camera damage: $229 Outer display damage: $379 Outer display and back glass damage: $509 Inner display damage: $999 Other damage: $1,499 iPhone Duo repair fees with AppleCare+ coverage were already known, but the fees without AppleCare+ coverage were finally disclosed today. Here are Apple's fees if you have AppleCare+ coverage for your iPhone Duo, which costs $19.99 per month, $199.99 per year, or $399 upfront: Battery service below 80% capacity: $0 Cover layer damage: $19 Back glass damage: $29 Outer display damage: $29 Inner display damage: $99 Other accidental damage: $99 Theft or loss: $149 iPhone Duo pre-orders begin this Friday, October 16. The device launches Friday, October 23. Popular StoriesApple Exec Says 'Hold Us Accountable' on iPhone Duo CreaseFriday September 18, 2026 9:51 pm PDT by Juli CloverApple hardware engineering VP Tom Marieb spoke with TechRadar and shared some candid thoughts about Apple's upcoming iPhone Duo. The iPhone Duo uses a matte nano-texture display, which is meant to cut down on glare and minimize the visibility of the crease. When asked if the iPhone Duo's crease would be more visible over time, as that's what tends to happen on other foldables, Marieb said...Apple Shares Photos Shot on iPhone DuoThursday October 1, 2026 1:37 pm PDT by Joe RossignolApple on Instagram today shared a curated gallery of six photos shot on the iPhone Duo. The photos were shot by American photographers Jake Michaels and Jason Nocito, as part of a project commissioned by Apple. iPhone Duo is equipped with four cameras:A rear 48-megapixel Fusion Main camera A rear 48-megapixel Ultra Wide camera A front 12-megapixel Center Stage camera in the outer display A...iPhone Duo Reportedly Facing Production Problems Ahead of LaunchThe iPhone Duo is reportedly facing production difficulties ahead of its October launch, with early output expected to be limited. A person said to be close to Foxconn's supply chain told China's Jiemian News that final assembly yields for Apple's first foldable iPhone were only slightly above 60% as of September 17. The source said that, under Apple's current quality standards, it could...