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iPhones are relatively popular and expensive at the same time. Most of the world owns an iPhone or wants to own an iPhone and it is not surprising considering its cool features. But beautiful things come with a price (In this case more than the expected price. As humans, we tend to make mistakes and sometimes accidents happen. And in that process, we might have caused damage to your phone which results in the need for an iPhone repair service to give our iPhone for repair.
The problem is that iPhones themselves are way too expensive for some people so not everyone can afford the cost of iPhone repair services provided by Apple.
So if you are one of the people who is looking to give your iPhone for repair in Singapore, read the entire blog to know all the price details for iPhone repair in Pronto Arigato.
Also read: Should I Fix My iPhone Or Buy A New One? iPhone Repair 2021
How much does it cost for iPhone for repair – iPhone 13 models?
iPhone 13 models are the latest version of the Apple iPhone series family. Apple releases a new version of an iPhone every year during September / October of the year. The iPhone 12 version was released back in 2020 and this latest version was released in 2021. iPhone 13 is very much similar to iPhone 12 so the cost of iPhone for repair for iPhone 13 will be similar to iPhone 12 as well.
The price range of iPhone 12 repair starts from $230 and it gets higher (obviously). The LCD screen repair for iPhone 12 models can start from $230. And it gets higher to the cost of at least $480 or $470. Or more according to what kind of repair you need to do for your device.
The price of iPhone 13 itself is expensive so the repair charges in Apple will be more than you can imagine. Unless you cover your phone with Apple care and Apple care plus, it is better to approach a trusted and reputed independent service center.
How much does it cost for iPhone for repair – iPhone 12 models?
iPhone 12 models are now officially the newest addition to the iPhone series that Apple has been releasing for the past few years. But if we are being honest, iPhone 12 is similar to iPhone 11. Not just in looks and design, but also in features. There are a lot of similarities with the version because, well, Apple didn’t change a lot of things. The improvements Apple made from iPhone 11 to iPhone 12 is very little.
So the cost of iPhone for repair is actually similar too. The price range of iPhone 12 repair starts from $230 and it gets higher (obviously). The LCD screen repair for iPhone 12 models can start from $230. And it gets higher to the cost of at least $480 or $470. Or more according to what kind of repair you need to do for your device.
The price of an iPhone for repair if you choose Apple will be much higher. Because Apple is always known to be expensive for sure. iPhones are generally expensive and not many can afford to buy it as soon as possible. So the repair for the same devices is usually expensive. If you are planning on getting an iPhone 12, this is what you should know.
What is the cost of repair for iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max?
These models are the latest and current-generation iPhone models available in the market. There is no doubt that these models are much more expensive than the previous ones so obviously the cost of the repair will be higher too.
You can get LCD repair service for iPhone 11 from $225, for iPhone 11 Pro from $400, and iPhone 11 Pro Max from $470. The prices as mentioned earlier will be doubled or half doubled if you choose to give your iPhone for repair to Apple.
The charges for services such as the battery, motherboard, power button, etc can be determined after we go through your device thoroughly.
Additionally, we don’t just repair or replace the LCD, motherboard, Battery, Charging Port, and Power Button for your iPhone. We also provide repair services like Back camera fixing, Front camera, Speaker/Mic, Home button, and basically everything you need to repair in an iPhone.
What is the cost of iPhone repair for iPhone X or iPhone XR?
One of the first launched advanced smartphones by Apple are iPhone X and iPhone XR. But as advanced as it gets, the expense for repairs gets a bit more expensive than the older models. Let’s see how much do we cost when you give your iPhone for repair (iPhone X and iPhone XR) at Pronto.
| LCD | Motherboard | Battery | Charging Port | Power Button | |
| iPhone X | $260-290 | $240-250 | $70-90 | $170 | $150 |
| iPhone XR | $200-230 | $280-300 | $75-95 | $150 | $130-150 |
Apple usually charges $819 for other damages in iPhone X and $589 for other damages in iPhone XR. Pronto’s charges don’t exceed $300 for any single damage made on iPhone X and iPhone XR.
Screen damages are twice the price of Pronto Arigato’s charges in Apple repair services. You can easily repair your phone’s screen damages from $185 whereas as you’ll have to pay at least $300 to get started with Apple’s service.
How Much Does it Cost to Fix an iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 plus?
We calculate that iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are the only models that people love holding onto for as many years as possible. It has a considerable amount of cool and amazing features like Finger touch recognition, unlike iPhone 7 or 7 plus. So if you’re a user of these models, see how much it costs to repair them at Pronto.
| LCD | Motherboard | Battery | Charging Port | Power Button | |
| iPhone 8 | $150-175 | $160-190 | $60-80 | $130-150 | $120-140 |
| iPhone 8 plus | $170-190 | $170-190 | $60-80 | $140-160 | $130-150 |
For the price comparison (iPhone for repair) between Apple and Pronto, Apple will charge the same as $250 for screen repair whereas we at Pronto can get it fixed for you from $150. Any other damages for an out-of-warranty iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus will cost $520-590 at Apple repair services. But you never exceed $230 (Singaporian dollars) at Pronto Arigato for any other damages.
How much does it cost to fix an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 plus? (iPhone for repair)
These two models are one of the most common and popular models of iPhones. So if you own one of these models, let us tell you it can be fixed most of the time. As much as iPhones are complicated to fix sometimes because of their powerful processors, they work perfectly fine even after several repair sessions. So here we have included the prices of iPhone 7 and 7 plus repair that includes LCD, glass, battery replacement, etc.
| LCD | Motherboard | Battery | Charging Port | Power Button | |
| iPhone 7 | $100-145 | $150-180 | $60-75 | $100-120 | $100-120 |
| iPhone 7 plus | $150-175 | $150-170 | $60-75 | $100-130 | $100-130 |
Fixing an iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 plus can cost differently according to your problem. The motherboard and screen damage is one of the expensive ones to deal with no matter what kind of iPhone you own. So no matter what kind of iPhone you own, be sure not to damage those and look for an iPhone for repair services.
Additionally for your information, Apple typically charges $250 for a screen repair (Out of warranty iPhone) whereas you can get it done for as low as $100-175 at Pronto.
Also read: Quick Hacks – How To Eject Water Out Of iPhone
Pronto Arigato service:
We also repair other iPhone models that are not mentioned here (Like iPhone 6, iPhone SE, iPhone XS, etc). So even if you don’t have any recent or latest versions of the iPhone, we will still be able to do the repairs for you without hesitation.
If you are wondering why you choose us for your iPhone for repair in Singapore instead of any other service centers, here are the reasons why:
Quick and efficient service
There is a reason why we are named ‘Pronto Arigato’. Pronto means quick and we are known for our quick and efficient repair services to not just iPhones but all kinds of repair services. Need your iPhone to be fixed as soon as possible? Cannot wait for weeks because your laptop is how to access all of the work you do? We got you covered.
We will make sure you get your laptop fixed as quickly as possible because that is what we do.
Fair and affordable price
Most of the official service centres charge way more than you can expect. And sometimes, you get to know about the price only at the last minute so you have no choice but to pay for it. But that is not the case in Pronto Arigato. We offer fair and affordable prices for the services we provide. And we will always make sure that you know the price beforehand. There will be no hidden or last-minute charges.
Highly experienced technicians and good quality parts
We can proudly say that all of our technicians are highly trained and experienced professionals in their field. Additionally, the parts we use for the repair service are of good quality so you don’t have to worry about getting scammed.
Just to let you know, we also provide a 60-day guarantee for our repair services. If you face any problem with the same issue we fixed, we will be happy to help you.
To conclude, iPhone repairs aren’t cheap and they shouldn’t be because of their advanced processors. But we gotta do what we gotta do to save money so it is always best to go with affordable options. And Pronto Arigato gives you a chance to do just that. We don’t just only provide iPhone repair services to our customers. We provide a lot of other repair services like iMac, iPad, Laptop or desktop and even data recovery services. Most of our repair services are cheap, and of good quality. And we always make sure that you get the device back in no time.
If you are serious about searching for a good site or agency to give your iPhone for repair, visit Pronto Arigato and contact us for any queries you might have. It may either be about iPhones or any other electronic device. We will make sure to clear your doubts as quickly as possible. We also provide free pickup and delivery to or customers around Singapore. So if you cannot drop by our store, we will do the work for you.
You can also learn the problem your device is facing with our free diagnostic assessment. With that, we will help you in detecting the issue in your repaired device and tell you exactly what needs to be done. So what are you still waiting? Contact us now!
Happy repairing!