{"id":14036,"date":"2026-05-26T16:51:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T23:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/?p=14036"},"modified":"2026-06-19T15:30:34","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T22:30:34","slug":"iphone-water-damage-repair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flipsy.com\/article\/14036\/iphone-water-damage-repair","title":{"rendered":"iPhone Water Damage Repair: 3 Options & What They Cost"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have a water damaged iPhone? Dropped it in the tub, submerged it in a pool or spilled coffee, soda or another liquid on your device? Here’s a comparison of three iPhone water damage repair options and what they cost, plus a breakdown of whether you should fix it or sell it.<\/p>\n

Jump to<\/b>: Costs<\/a> | Is the iPhone waterproof?<\/a> | DIY repair<\/a> | Professional repair<\/a> | Insurance claim<\/a> | Is it worth repairing?<\/a><\/p>\n

NOTE<\/em><\/b>: Apple’s standard one-year AppleCare <\/em>warranty<\/em><\/a> does not cover water or other liquid damage, but AppleCare+ includes coverage for accidental damage, including liquid damage, subject to a service fee. Learn more below under “File an insurance claim.”<\/em><\/p>\n

iPhone To Sell? Find Trade In & Cash Value \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n

iPhone water damage repair costs compared<\/h2>\n

Here’s what you can generally expect to pay to fix a water damaged iPhone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\niPhone Water Damage Repair Option<\/b>\n<\/td>\n\nEstimated Price Range<\/b>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\nDIY\n<\/td>\n\n$0 – $10
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or price of replacement components<\/em>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\nProfessional Repair Service\n<\/td>\n\n$45 – $599
\n
depending on the extent of damage, model & company<\/em>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\nPhone Insurance Claim\n<\/td>\n\n$99 – $250
\n
depending on model & insurer<\/em>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Note that the do-it-yourself option assumes you will dry your phone; if you need to replace internal parts, the total cost depends on component pricing. See below under “DIY repair” for more details.<\/p>\n

In addition, the large variance in professional repair service pricing is due to the nature of this repair: if the company only needs to dry your iPhone, it will be much cheaper than if they need to repair or replace internal components. Pricing also depends on your iPhone model and which repair company you choose. Learn more below under “professional repair.”<\/p>\n

Is the iPhone waterproof?<\/h2>\n

iPhones are not waterproof, but Apple has made iPhones water resistant since the iPhone 7, released in 2016. Here are water resistance ratings for each model:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
IP Rating<\/th>\nMaximum Depth\/Time<\/th>\niPhone Models<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
IP68<\/td>\n6 meters\/up to 30 minutes<\/td>\niPhone 17 Series, iPhone 16 Series, iPhone 15 Series, iPhone 14 Series, iPhone 13 Series, iPhone 12 Series<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IP68<\/td>\n4 meters\/up to 30 minutes<\/td>\niPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 11 Pro<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IP68<\/td>\n2 meters\/up to 30 minutes<\/td>\niPhone 11, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IP67<\/td>\n1 meter\/up to 30 minutes<\/td>\niPhone SE (3rd generation), iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone XR, iPhone 8\/8 Plus, iPhone 7\/7 Plus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Apple states that water resistance is “not a permanent condition” and can decrease with normal wear. That means it’s possible to get water damage even if you have an iPhone with IP67 or IP68 water resistance.<\/p>\n

Water can also get into your iPhone if it was damaged or previously repaired, especially if the water-resistant seal is broken. Learn more on Apple’s splash, water and dust resistance page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

How to tell if your iPhone has water damage<\/h2>\n

On iPhone XS and newer models, a warning message may appear on the screen if liquid is detected in the charging port and you try to connect a charger or accessory. On iPhone 15, iPhone 16, and iPhone 17 models, this warning applies to the USB-C port. Earlier models display the warning for the Lightning port.<\/p>\n

Other signs of water damage include:<\/p>\n