iPhone 12 Rear Camera Repair Cost in the United States
Rear camera repair for the iPhone 12 costs $169 in the United States out of warranty. This is Apple US's published repair estimate, effective 26 July 2026, in USD and excluding taxes.
- Out of warranty
- $169
Apple US estimate for the iPhone 12 (TAG_1754519560557), effective . Excludes applicable taxes.
What Apple's rear camera repair estimate covers
Included
- A cracked or shattered rear camera lens cover
- A rear camera module that will not focus, or produces blurred or spotted images
- A genuine Apple camera module fitted by an Apple-authorised technician
Not included
- The front-facing camera, which Apple prices under other damage
- Rear glass outside the camera housing, which falls under back glass replacement
- Applicable taxes, which are added on top of the figure shown
Rear camera damage is often mistaken for back glass damage. If the crack sits inside the raised camera housing it is a camera repair; if it sits on the flat rear panel it is a back glass replacement. An Apple technician confirms which applies before the final price is set.
Rear Camera Repair cost across similar iPhones
Among the models compared here, the iPhone 12 is the cheapest to repair — $30 less than the iPhone 12 Pro Max.
| Model | Out of warranty | With AppleCare+ |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone 12 Pro Max | $199 | — |
| iPhone 12 Pro | $199 | — |
| iPhone 12 this page | $169 | — |
| iPhone 12 mini | $169 | — |
| iPhone 13 mini | $169 | — |
| iPhone 13 | $169 | — |
Source: Apple US repair pricing, effective . See every model on the full rear camera repair 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 rear camera repair estimate
Find the rear camera repair row in the pricing panel. It should read $169 before tax.
iPhone 12 rear camera repair — frequently asked questions
How much does iPhone 12 rear camera repair cost in the United States?
Apple US's out-of-warranty estimate for iPhone 12 rear camera repair is $169, excluding taxes. The figure is effective 26 July 2026 and is confirmed by the service provider after inspecting the device.
Is iPhone 12 rear camera repair cheaper with AppleCare+?
Apple US does not publish an AppleCare+ fee for rear camera repair on the iPhone 12. The out-of-warranty estimate is $169.
Is iPhone 12 rear camera repair more expensive than on other iPhones?
Among the models compared here, the iPhone 12 is the cheapest to repair — $30 less than the iPhone 12 Pro Max. Apple prices this repair per model, so the estimate for a neighbouring model does not apply to the iPhone 12.
Does the $169 estimate include tax?
No. Apple US publishes rear camera repair 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.