Apple reveals AppleCare+ prices for iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo! Prepare for expensive repairs

Apple has released AppleCare+ prices for iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Duo. If you subscribe to AppleCare+, you can repair damage caused by drops, water exposure, etc. for a fixed service fee. We have also summarized the benefits of joining and a simulation of the total payment over two years.

AppleCare+ fees for iPhone18 Pro and iPhone Duo

Apple has released AppleCare+ prices for the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Duo announced on September 10, Japan time.

The “AppleCare+ Theft/Loss Plan” can be selected for iPhone18 Pro, iPhone18 Pro Max, and iPhone Duo.

Prices for each model are as follows. All subscriptions will be automatically renewed unless canceled (all amounts in this article include tax).

• iPhone18 Pro: 19,400 yen/year or 1,940 yen/month
• iPhone18 Pro Max: 19,400 yen/year or 1,940 yen/month
• iPhone Duo: 29,800 yen/year or 2,980 yen/month

You can subscribe to AppleCare+ at the time of purchase, or you can apply for it from the Settings app within 30 days of purchase.

In addition, starting July 2026, Apple will expand AppleCare+ coverage against theft and loss to include the iPad and Apple Watch.

Benefits of joining AppleCare+

Even if your device is damaged due to a fall or water exposure, if you subscribe to the AppleCare+ Theft/Loss Plan, you can have your device repaired at the following rates.

• Damage to screen or back glass: 3,700 yen
• Other accidental damage: 12,900 yen
• Stolen or lost: 12,900 yen

If your iPhone’s battery capacity drops to less than 80% of its original capacity, you can receive a battery replacement at no additional charge. I once replaced an iPhone’s battery with a new one after using it for about two years and its capacity had dropped to 78% of its original capacity.

No limit on number of repairs

There is no limit to the number of times you can use the repair service. Guarantee against theft or loss is limited to two times per year.

For repairs, even if there is no Apple Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider store nearby, you can use delivery repair where a courier will come and pick up your iPhone.

You can also use the Express Replacement Service, which eliminates the waiting time for repairs by receiving a replacement iPhone first.

Get priority support from Apple specialists through the Apple Support app, chat, and phone. Support is also available at the Apple Store.

Service is available at any Apple Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider worldwide.

What is the repair fee without AppleCare+?

At the time of writing this article, repair fees for iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Duo without AppleCare+ have not been disclosed.

For reference, the repair fees for iPhone17 Pro and iPhone17 Pro Max are as follows.

How does the total payment amount differ depending on whether you are a member or not?

Let’s calculate the total payment amount if you subscribe to AppleCare+ and if you repair without subscribing.

If you subscribe to AppleCare+ for two years on an annual basis (assuming the current annual amount remains unchanged), the costs are as follows:

• iPhone18 Pro: 38,800 yen
• iPhone18 Pro Max: 38,800 yen
• iPhone Duo: 59,600 yen

Annual payment is 10 months of monthly payment

By the way, the annual fee for AppleCare+ is equivalent to 10 months of the monthly fee, so if you plan to subscribe for more than 11 months, it is better to pay annually.

If you subscribe for two years, you can save the following amounts by choosing annual payments instead of monthly payments.

• iPhone18 Pro: 7,760 yen for 2 years (1,940 yen x 4 months)
• iPhone18 Pro Max: 7,760 yen for 2 years (1,940 yen x 4 months)
• iPhone Duo: 11,920 yen for 2 years (2,980 yen x 4 months)

What is the total payment amount for 2 years?

If we assume that the repair fees for iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are the same as those for iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, the total amount of AppleCare+ fees and repair fees if repairs are performed once every two years is as follows.

For screen damage, damage to both the screen and the back glass, and other major damage, it is calculated that you can reduce the total amount you pay by subscribing to AppleCare+, even if it is only repaired once every two years.

On the other hand, if you only need one repair in two years, such as battery replacement, damage to only the back glass, or damage to the rear camera, your total payment may be lower if you do not enroll in AppleCare+.

What about iPhone Duo?

iPhone Duo is a foldable model with a 7.6-inch inner display and a 5.4-inch outer display.

Since the iPhone Duo is equipped with a large foldable display, it will be interesting to see how much the repair fee will be.

At this time, the specific repair costs for iPhone Duo without AppleCare+ have not been disclosed, so we will have to wait for information after the release to find out the actual repair costs.

However, when you subscribe to AppleCare+, the screen/back glass repair service fee is 3,700 yen, and other accidental damage is 12,900 yen.

Is it worth it to join AppleCare+?

If there is no malfunction for 2 years, you will pay 38,800 yen for iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max and 59,600 yen for iPhone Duo for AppleCare+.

AppleCare+ is a service similar to insurance, and if your device does not malfunction within two years, you will be covered by the fees you paid. On the other hand, if there is major damage to the screen or device, the repair costs may be significantly reduced.

Since it is impossible to predict whether or not repairs will occur, it is a good idea to consider subscribing to include services such as delivery repair in addition to the simple price.

Source: Apple (1), (2), (3)

Source: iPhone Mania