Apple iPhone X is finally going to be available for sale on November 3. The phone is already up for pre-orders since October 27. It has recorded a huge response in the Indian smartphone market. It is said to have sold out within a half an hour when the pre-orders started. The Apple iPhone X offers all-new design language and packs top-notch hardware components.
To ruin this excitement, MacRumours has reported that the repair cost of iPhone X could be as high as its cost. So, consider holding the Apple iPhone X very tightly as the accidental screen damage could cost an arm and a leg, especially in India. If the report is to be believed, the screen repair cost of iPhone X could cost $279 (roughly Rs 18,500).
Interestingly, the Apple iPhone 6 can be repaired at $129 (roughly Rs 8,500) and the iPhone 8 Plus screen repair cost will cut $169 (roughly Rs 11,000) from your wallet. It’s noteworthy that these charges have been mentioned on Apple’s official support page. Furthermore, these are applicable in the US market for out-of-warranty models.
The Apple iPhone X comes with AppleCare+ cover in the US. The company also has mentioned the charges require to repair the broken screen of Apple iPhones in the US market. If an iPhone with AppleCare+ cover gets damage on screen, then it will only cost $29; however, the cost would go to $279 for iPhone X; $169 for iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6s Plus; $149 for iPhone 8, iPhone 7, iPhone 6s, and iPhone 6 Plus; $129 for iPhone 6 and iPhone SE models. The listing also mentioned if there’s any other damage on your iPhone, then the charges may go even high.
In contrast, several reports are suggesting that the iPhone X screen repair cost in India would go as high as Rs 41,600. Citing the sources, a report by News18 explained that the broken iPhone X screen could be repaired at a whopping price of Rs 41,600 in India. However, the authorised Apple reseller in India hasn’t put a word about the cost for the broken iPhone X screen.