iPhone SE (3rd generation) Battery Service Cost in the United Kingdom
Battery service for the iPhone SE (3rd generation) costs £65 in the United Kingdom out of warranty, or £0 with AppleCare+ — a saving of £65. This is Apple UK's published repair estimate, effective 30 July 2026, in GBP and excluding taxes.
- Out of warranty
- £65
- With AppleCare+
- £0
- You save
- £65 (100%)
Apple UK estimate for the iPhone SE (3rd generation) (TAG_1754519567299), effective . Excludes applicable taxes.
What Apple's battery service estimate covers
Included
- A battery whose maximum capacity has fallen below 80%
- Unexpected shutdowns or the performance-management warning in Settings
- A genuine Apple battery and the diagnostic that confirms it is needed
Not included
- Batteries still above 80% capacity, which Apple may decline to replace under warranty terms
- Water or physical damage found during inspection, which is re-quoted at the accidental-damage rate
- Applicable taxes, which are added on top of the figure shown
Check Settings → Battery → Battery Health first. Apple treats below 80% maximum capacity as the threshold for service. If the device is still under AppleCare+ and the battery has fallen below 80%, this service is normally covered at no charge.
Battery Service cost across similar iPhones
Among the models compared here, the iPhone SE (3rd generation) is the cheapest to repair — £20 less than the iPhone XR.
| Model | Out of warranty | With AppleCare+ |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone XR | £85 | £0 |
| iPhone 11 | £85 | £0 |
| iPhone 12 mini | £85 | £0 |
| iPhone 12 | £85 | £0 |
| iPhone SE (3rd generation) this page | £65 | £0 |
| iPhone SE (2nd generation) | £65 | £0 |
Source: Apple UK repair pricing, effective . See every model on the full battery service price list.
How to verify this price on Apple's website
- Open Apple UK’s repair page
Go to Apple UK's iPhone repair page . - Choose your device type
Select "iPhone SE" from the Device Type dropdown. - Choose your exact model
Select "iPhone SE (3rd generation)" from the Model dropdown. - Read the battery service estimate
Find the battery service row in the pricing panel. It should read £65 before tax.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) battery service — frequently asked questions
How much does iPhone SE (3rd generation) battery service cost in the United Kingdom?
Apple UK's out-of-warranty estimate for iPhone SE (3rd generation) battery service is £65, excluding taxes. With AppleCare+ the same repair costs £0. The figure is effective 30 July 2026 and is confirmed by the service provider after inspecting the device.
Is iPhone SE (3rd generation) battery service cheaper with AppleCare+?
Yes. AppleCare+ brings iPhone SE (3rd generation) battery service down from £65 to £0, a saving of £65 (100%). AppleCare+ covers two accidental-damage incidents a year and must be bought within 60 days of the device purchase.
Is iPhone SE (3rd generation) battery service more expensive than on other iPhones?
Among the models compared here, the iPhone SE (3rd generation) is the cheapest to repair — £20 less than the iPhone XR. Apple prices this repair per model, so the estimate for a neighbouring model does not apply to the iPhone SE (3rd generation).
Does the £65 estimate include tax?
No. Apple UK publishes battery service as a pre-tax repair-service estimate. Applicable taxes are added on top, and further damage found during inspection can move the repair to a higher tier.