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iPhone Duo screen repair cost: $999 for the inner display, or $99 with AppleCare+
Apple charges $999 to repair a broken inner display on the iPhone Duo in the US without AppleCare+, according to its official repair estimator, which we checked on Oct. 24, 2026. That's half the $1,999 starting price of the phone, which went on sale Oct. 23. With AppleCare+, the same repair costs $99. The 5.4-inch outer display costs $379 to fix, or $29 with AppleCare+, and the replaceable cover layer on top of the 7.6-inch inner screen costs $49, or $19 with coverage. AppleCare+ for the iPhone Duo costs $19.99 a month or $199.99 a year.
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The folding screen is the iPhone Duo’s most expensive single-part repair. Here’s what Apple charges for every iPhone Duo repair, with and without AppleCare+, and when coverage pays for itself.
How much does it cost to fix an iPhone Duo screen?
$999 for the 7.6-inch inner display and $379 for the 5.4-inch outer display, according to Apple’s official US repair estimator. With AppleCare+, the inner screen costs $99 and the outer screen $29. The inner screen repair alone costs half the price of a new 256GB iPhone Duo, which starts at $1,999, as our iPhone Duo dimensions page explains along with both screen sizes.
| Repair | Without AppleCare+ | With AppleCare+ |
|---|---|---|
| Inner display damage | $999 | $99 |
| Outer display damage | $379 | $29 |
| Outer display and back glass | $509 | Not listed |
| Cover layer damage | $49 | $19 |
| Back glass damage | $199 | $29 |
| Rear camera damage | $229 | Not listed |
| Battery service | $229 | $0 |
| Other damage | $1,499 | $99 |
| Theft or loss | Not covered | $149 |
What the cover layer is
The inner screen has a cover layer, a polymer film with a nano-texture finish that cuts glare and helps hide the crease. Apple treats it as its own repair: if only the cover layer is scratched or worn, Apple replaces it for $49, or $19 with AppleCare+, without swapping the whole display. Apple’s AppleCare+ terms list a separate service fee for the cover layer on the iPhone Duo, and the iPhone Duo is the only iPhone with that line.
Damage to the folding panel underneath is inner display damage, the $999 repair.
Is AppleCare+ worth it for the iPhone Duo?
Yes, and one broken inner screen settles it. AppleCare+ for the iPhone Duo costs $19.99 a month or $199.99 a year in Apple’s US store. A year of coverage plus the $99 service fee comes to $298.99, against $999 without it, so a single inner screen repair saves $700.01. Two years of monthly payments and one repair add up to $578.76, still $420.24 less than the uncovered repair.
AppleCare+ also replaces the battery at no charge once it holds less than 80% of its original capacity. The plan Apple sells for the iPhone Duo, AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss, adds theft and loss for a $149 fee per claim, up to two claims every 12 months. AppleCare One, at $19.99 a month, covers the iPhone Duo and up to two more Apple products, with $5.99 a month for each extra device. A case cuts the risk to the outer screen and back glass, and Apple’s own options are on our iPhone Duo case page.
How iPhone Duo repairs compare with the iPhone 18 Pro Max
The iPhone Duo’s outer screen costs the same to fix as the iPhone 18 Pro Max screen, $379. The rear camera costs less, $229 against $249. The inner screen, at $999, is about 2.6 times the 18 Pro Max screen price. The battery costs $229 against $129, and the “other damage” ceiling is $1,499 against $899. With AppleCare+, the gap shrinks: the iPhone 18 Pro Max screen costs $29 and every other current iPhone pays $99 for other accidental damage, the same as the iPhone Duo’s inner display.
IPhone Duo repair cost in Canada, the UK and Australia
| Country | Inner display | Outer display | Inner with AppleCare+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | C$1,499 | C$499 | C$129 |
| UK | £999 | £389 | £79 |
| Australia | A$1,749 | A$645 | A$149 |
The cover layer costs C$69, £49 and A$79 without coverage. Phone prices in those countries are on our iPhone Duo price in Canada page, and carrier offers are on our iPhone Duo deals page.
This page is updated as soon as Apple changes its iPhone Duo repair or AppleCare+ prices.
FAQ
How much does it cost to replace the iPhone Duo inner screen?
$999 in the US without AppleCare+ and $99 with AppleCare+, according to Apple’s official repair estimator. The inner screen is the 7.6-inch folding display.
How much is an iPhone Duo outer screen repair?
$379 without AppleCare+ and $29 with it. If the back glass broke as well, Apple charges $509 for both without coverage.
What does AppleCare+ cost for the iPhone Duo?
$19.99 a month or $199.99 a year in Apple’s US store. AppleCare One, also $19.99 a month, covers the iPhone Duo and up to two more Apple products.
Is AppleCare+ worth it for the iPhone Duo?
Yes. One inner screen repair costs $999 without coverage. A year of AppleCare+ plus the $99 service fee comes to $298.99, so a single break saves $700.01.
What is the cover layer on the iPhone Duo?
A polymer layer with a nano-texture finish that sits on top of the 7.6-inch inner screen and helps hide the crease. Apple replaces it on its own for $49, or $19 with AppleCare+.
How much does an iPhone Duo battery replacement cost?
$229 without AppleCare+. With AppleCare+, Apple’s estimator lists battery service at $0, and Apple replaces the battery at no charge once it holds less than 80% of its original capacity.
How does iPhone Duo repair cost compare with the iPhone 18 Pro Max?
A broken iPhone 18 Pro Max screen costs $379 to fix, the same as the iPhone Duo’s outer screen. The Duo’s inner screen costs $999, about 2.6 times as much, and other damage tops out at $1,499 against $899.
What does AppleCare+ charge for theft or loss of an iPhone Duo?
$149 per claim in the US, according to Apple’s estimator, the same fee as on every other current iPhone. AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss, the plan Apple sells for the iPhone Duo, allows up to two claims every 12 months.
How much is an iPhone Duo screen repair in Canada?
C$1,499 for the inner screen and C$499 for the outer screen without AppleCare+, or C$129 and C$39 with it, according to Apple Canada’s estimator.
How much is an iPhone Duo screen repair in the UK and Australia?
In the UK, £999 for the inner screen and £389 for the outer one, or £79 and £25 with AppleCare+. In Australia, A$1,749 and A$645, or A$149 and A$45 with AppleCare+.
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