{"id":21436,"date":"2021-06-07T09:43:45","date_gmt":"2021-06-07T14:43:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/?p=21436"},"modified":"2021-11-19T15:37:27","modified_gmt":"2021-11-19T21:37:27","slug":"how-much-does-it-cost-to-repair-an-iphone-6-or-iphone-6s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-repair-an-iphone-6-or-iphone-6s\/","title":{"rendered":"How much does it cost to repair an iPhone 6 or iPhone 6s?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Breaking your smartphone never feels good, but given the right circumstances, breaking your smartphone may serve as a good excuse to upgrade. The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus were released in September 2014, and the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus were released in September 2015. These iPhones are all still capable, but given they are nearing seven years old, it will be important to decide whether you should repair or replace them.\n<\/p>\n

Thinking about using your damaged iPhone as an excuse to upgrade?<\/strong> Make sure to read our iPhone Buyer\u2019s Guide<\/a> and iPhone Upgrade Guide to see how the iPhone 6<\/a> and iPhone 6s<\/a> stack up against other iPhones.<\/em><\/p>\n

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iPhone 6 and 6s general repair & diagnostic costs<\/h2>\n

The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s both feature an aluminum case, which means they are pretty durable overall. Of course, if you drop your phone there is a good chance the glass display will be damaged. The other common repair issue for an iPhone 6 or iPhone 6s deals with the battery. Batteries degrade over time and with regular usage. And with these models nearing seven years old — they stand a good chance of needing a battery replacement.<\/p>\n

You generally have two options with any type of smartphone repair. You can go with Apple or use an independent local repair shop. Both options offer their own unique perks, but for many, the ultimate decision comes down to price and speed. Before we get to the price aspect, we\u2019ll touch on another important factor — availability. Apple has 270 retail locations spread across the United States, and the Swappa Repair Network lists 2,400+ locations across the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n

SWAPPA REPAIR NETWORK<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n

Depending on where you live, the closest Apple retail store could be a few hours away, which is why we always recommend checking the Swappa Repair Network first, especially if your phone is out-of-warranty with Apple. You may also need to set an appointment with Apple, whereas, your local independent repair shop may be able to perform a same-day or while-you-wait repair. People depend on their smartphones these days, so the quicker you can get the phone repaired the better.<\/p>\n

Apple is upfront about the cost for iPhone screen replacements and iPhone battery replacements, and many independent repair shops provide free estimates. Many repair shops also provide free diagnostics if you have another issue and you aren\u2019t sure what is wrong. And as an added benefit, all of the shops listed in the Swappa Repair Network offer a 30-day guarantee on the work they complete.<\/p>\n\n\n

SWAPPA REPAIR CALCULATOR<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n

iPhone 6 and 6s screen replacement cost<\/h2>\n

Assuming the location isn\u2019t an issue and you have an Apple retail store and a local repair shop close — the deciding factor may come to price and speed. In that case, we\u2019d recommend reaching out to both Apple and your local repair shop to check whether they require an appointment and to see how quickly you can get the repair completed. The table below outlines the out-of-warranty repair cost from Apple, and also shows the average repair price for the shops listed in the Swappa Repair Network.<\/p>\n\n\n

<\/td>Apple Store screen repair (out of warranty)<\/strong><\/td>Swappa Repair Network screen repair (average price)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
iPhone 6 and 6 Plus<\/td>$129 (6) and $149 (6 Plus)<\/td>$66 (6) and $73 (6 Plus)<\/td><\/tr>
iPhone 6s and 6s Plus<\/td>$149 (6s) and $169 (6s Plus)<\/td>$72 (6s) and $79 (6s Plus)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n

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As you can see from the data in the table, it is much less expensive to have your screen repaired at a local repair shop. On average, an iPhone 6 screen replacement cost will be $63 cheaper with a local repair shop, and an iPhone 6 Plus screen replacement cost will be $76 cheaper with a local repair shop. Similarly, the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus screen replacement costs will be less expensive with a local repair shop. On average, you can save $77 on an iPhone 6s screen repair and $90 on an iPhone 6s Plus screen repair.<\/p>\n\n\n

FIND A REPAIR SHOP NEAR YOU<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n

Alternatively, you can also get a gently used iPhone 6 or iPhone 6s from the Swappa marketplace for roughly the same price as getting the screen repaired on your current phone. <\/p>\n\n\n

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