Apple's $1,499 iPhone Duo repair cost is a strong argument for AppleCare

After viewing the repair costs on Apple's first foldable, we've got a bit of advice for you: go ahead and add AppleCare to your cart right now.

Apple has released the uninsured repair costs for the iPhone Duo, and they aren't for the faint of heart. Depending on what damage your phone takes, you could pay 75% of the retail value to get it fixed.

Here's what it costs to repair an iPhone Duo, assuming you don't have insurance through your carrier or AppleCare.

• Cover layer damage: $49
• Back glass damage: $199
• Battery service: $229
• Rear camera damage: $229
• Outer display damage: $379
• Outer display and back glass damage: $509
• Inner display damage: $999
• Other damage: $1,499

The "other damage" category, which typically denotes damage that can't be replaced with a simple component swap, costs nearly $1,500. That's 75% of the $1,999 price tag, assuming you purchased a base-model iPhone Duo.

If you have AppleCare, the prices are significantly lower. Here's what you can expect to pay.

• Battery service: $0
• Cover layer damage: $19
• Back glass damage: $29
• Outer display damage: $29
• Inner display damage: $99
• Other accidental damage: $99
• Theft or loss: $149

For other damage, AppleCare drops the cost by $1,400, which is roughly 93% cheaper. If nothing else, it's a poignant reminder that investing in a good insurance plan, like AppleCare, can save you a lot of money.