iPhone 12 Back Glass Replacement Cost in the United States
Back glass replacement for the iPhone 12 costs $349 in the United States out of warranty, or $29 with AppleCare+ — a saving of $320. This is Apple US's published repair estimate, effective 26 July 2026, in USD and excluding taxes.
- Out of warranty
- $349
- With AppleCare+
- $29
- You save
- $320 (92%)
Apple US estimate for the iPhone 12 (TAG_1754519560557), effective . Excludes applicable taxes.
What Apple's back glass replacement estimate covers
Included
- A cracked or shattered rear glass panel
- Rear glass damage that has not reached the camera housing
- A genuine Apple rear enclosure fitted by an Apple-authorised technician
Not included
- The front screen — that is priced separately
- The rear camera lens cover, which falls under camera repair
- Applicable taxes, which are added on top of the figure shown
Back glass is one of the sharpest price jumps between out-of-warranty and AppleCare+ cover, because out of warranty Apple replaces the whole rear enclosure. If the front screen is cracked too, the combined screen and back glass estimate is the cheaper route.
Back Glass Replacement cost across similar iPhones
Among the models compared here back glass replacement ranges from $299 on the iPhone 12 mini to $499 on the iPhone 12 Pro Max; the iPhone 12 sits at $349.
| Model | Out of warranty | With AppleCare+ |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone 12 Pro Max | $499 | $29 |
| iPhone 12 Pro | $449 | $29 |
| iPhone 12 this page | $349 | $29 |
| iPhone 13 | $349 | $29 |
| iPhone 12 mini | $299 | $29 |
| iPhone 13 mini | $299 | $29 |
Source: Apple US repair pricing, effective . See every model on the full back glass replacement price list.
How to verify this price on Apple's website
- Open Apple US’s repair page
Go to Apple US's iPhone repair page. - Choose your device type
Select "iPhone 12" from the Device Type dropdown. - Choose your exact model
Select "iPhone 12" from the Model dropdown. - Read the back glass replacement estimate
Find the back glass replacement row in the pricing panel. It should read $349 before tax.
iPhone 12 back glass replacement — frequently asked questions
How much does iPhone 12 back glass replacement cost in the United States?
Apple US's out-of-warranty estimate for iPhone 12 back glass replacement is $349, excluding taxes. With AppleCare+ the same repair costs $29. The figure is effective 26 July 2026 and is confirmed by the service provider after inspecting the device.
Is iPhone 12 back glass replacement cheaper with AppleCare+?
Yes. AppleCare+ brings iPhone 12 back glass replacement down from $349 to $29, a saving of $320 (92%). AppleCare+ covers two accidental-damage incidents a year and must be bought within 60 days of the device purchase.
Is iPhone 12 back glass replacement more expensive than on other iPhones?
Among the models compared here back glass replacement ranges from $299 on the iPhone 12 mini to $499 on the iPhone 12 Pro Max; the iPhone 12 sits at $349. Apple prices this repair per model, so the estimate for a neighbouring model does not apply to the iPhone 12.
Does the $349 estimate include tax?
No. Apple US publishes back glass replacement 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.