How Much Does Battery Replacement Cost in 2026?

Battery replacement is the most cost-effective repair you can make to an aging phone. A $69–89 swap often adds two full years of usable life. Here are the real prices by model.

iPhone battery replacement prices

Samsung battery replacement prices

Signs your phone needs a battery replacement

• Phone dies before the end of the day on normal usage
• Unexpected shutdowns at 20–30% battery remaining
• Phone becomes very hot while charging or in use
• Performance feels sluggish (iOS throttles CPU when battery is degraded)
• Battery Health below 80% in Settings

How to check battery health

iPhone: Settings → Battery → Battery Health & Charging. If "Maximum Capacity" is below 80%, replacement is the right call. Below 70% and you'll feel it throughout the day.

Samsung: Settings → Battery and device care → Battery. Samsung shows an overall health rating. You can also dial *#0228# for a more detailed battery diagnostic screen.

Is battery replacement worth it vs buying a new phone?

For any phone under 4 years old, almost always yes. An iPhone 13 with a worn battery is still a capable phone — $69 brings it back to day-one performance. Compare that to $800+ for a new iPhone 15, or even $350–450 for a refurbished iPhone 14. The math is straightforward.

The only time battery replacement doesn't make sense is if the phone has multiple other failing systems at the same time, or if it's fallen off software update support.

How long does the repair take?

Battery replacements are 20–30 minutes on-site. We come to your home or office, replace the battery, test charging and battery health readings, and leave when everything checks out.