Your iPhone camera will not focus. Or the lens cover looks cracked. Or the Camera app opens to a black screen. Maybe one of the rear cameras works but the others do not. We do iPhone camera repair at our Sterling shop the same day for most models. Front, back, ultrawide, telephoto, LiDAR — whichever camera failed, we fix it. Premium-quality parts. 30-day warranty. Walk in any day.
Customers often say “my camera is broken” when really it is just the small glass cover over the lens that cracked. The camera underneath still works. The fix is much cheaper. For the full diagnostic on telling the difference at home, see our phone camera repair page. The short version: cracked glass cover only = $39 to $119. Camera module dead = $89 to $229. We test which one you need at no charge.
We do camera repair on every iPhone from iPhone 8 forward. The “Glass Cover” column is for cracked-cover-only jobs. “Full Module” is for replacing the actual camera unit.
| iPhone Model | Cameras | Glass Cover | Full Module |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone 8, 8 Plus, SE 2020/22 | 1 rear + 1 front | $39 to $59 | $79 to $99 |
| iPhone X, XR, XS, XS Max | 1-2 rear + TrueDepth | $49 to $69 | $89 to $129 |
| iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max | 2-3 rear + TrueDepth | $49 to $79 | $99 to $159 |
| iPhone 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max | 2-3 rear + LiDAR + TrueDepth | $59 to $89 | $109 to $179 |
| iPhone 13, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max | 2-3 rear + LiDAR + TrueDepth | $59 to $89 | $119 to $189 |
| iPhone 14, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max | 2-3 rear + LiDAR + TrueDepth | $69 to $99 | $129 to $199 |
| iPhone 15, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max | 2-3 rear + LiDAR + TrueDepth | $69 to $99 | $139 to $209 |
| iPhone 16, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max | 2-3 rear + LiDAR + TrueDepth | $79 to $109 | $149 to $219 |
| iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max | 2-3 rear + LiDAR + TrueDepth | $89 to $119 | $159 to $229 |
Prices reflect 2026 parts cost. Call for the exact quote on your specific iPhone.
The final price depends on four things. Your iPhone model. Which camera failed. Whether it is just the glass cover or the full module. And whether more than one camera took damage.
The small sapphire glass cover that sits over each rear camera lens costs the least to replace. $39 to $119 depending on model. About one in three “broken camera” jobs actually need only this.
If one rear camera is dead, we replace just that camera. $89 to $179 depending on model and which camera (ultrawide, main wide, or telephoto).
The front camera is part of the TrueDepth array that powers Face ID. Replacing just the front camera component without disturbing Face ID requires careful handling. $79 to $149 depending on model.
A bad drop can kill more than one camera at once. We test each one during the free diagnostic and quote only the parts that actually need replacing. You approve each before any paid work starts.
Apple policy on camera issues follows the same pattern as their other repair policies. Here is the honest comparison.
If you have active AppleCare Plus and the $99 fee fits your situation, Apple claim is the easier path. For everyone else, we save you serious money on a single-camera issue.
Watch for these iPhone-specific symptoms.
The Camera app shows the icons and shutter button but the preview area is solid black. First try a force-restart. If that does not fix it, the main rear camera module is the problem.
The sapphire glass cover over one of the rear cameras cracked from a drop. The camera underneath may still take photos but they look hazy or have spider-web lines. Cheapest of all camera repairs.
You can take regular photos but ultrawide will not focus. Or telephoto opens but adds a green tint. One module failed independently of the others. We replace only the broken one.
Even on a tripod with perfect light, photos come out soft. The lens autofocus motor or the optical image stabilization is damaged. More common on iPhone 12 Pro Max and newer Pro models because of sensor-shift OIS.
The front TrueDepth camera failed. Face ID may also be affected. We test both during the free diagnostic before quoting.
The shutter click plays but the saved photo is solid black. The camera module is partially dead. Replacement needed.
Sometimes just the flash module is broken, not the camera itself. Cheaper repair than a full camera module if this is the only symptom.
iPhone 13 Pro and every newer Pro model uses Cinematic mode which depends on the wide camera and the LiDAR sensor working together. If either is broken, the feature glitches. Repair brings it back.
iPhones use unique camera technology that requires careful handling. Cheap shops cut corners on these steps.
An iPhone Pro Max has up to five cameras. Each module is separately replaceable. Cheap shops sometimes quote the entire array when only one camera failed. We do single-module replacements when the rest test healthy.
iPhone 12 Pro Max introduced sensor-shift optical image stabilization. The whole image sensor floats on tiny magnets that shift over a thousand times per second. Drops kill the suspension system. We use OIS-capable parts that match the original.
iPhone 12 Pro and every newer Pro model has a LiDAR sensor next to the cameras for depth detection. LiDAR enables ARKit apps, Night mode portraits, and faster autofocus. It can fail independently and is separately replaceable.
The front camera is part of the TrueDepth array that includes the dot projector, flood illuminator, and infrared sensor. Replacing just the front camera component requires careful handling so Face ID keeps working.
The protective lens covers on iPhone cameras are sapphire, not regular glass. Sapphire is harder than glass but still cracks from focused impact. We use sapphire-spec replacement covers that match the original durability rating.
We test each camera, the flash, autofocus, OIS, and the front TrueDepth array. Written quote before any paid work.
Anti-static mat. Controlled heat. Screen or back glass removed depending on which camera needs access.
Prevents short-circuits during the camera swap. Always done before any component work.
Each module unscrews and unplugs from a small flex cable. The rest of the cameras stay in place.
Matches OIS, autofocus speed, and aperture specs of the original.
Camera preview, autofocus, OIS, flash, Portrait, Cinematic confirmed before we close the phone.
Restores the IP rating. Same factory-grade adhesive.
Every camera, every mode (Photo, Portrait, Cinematic, Live Photo, Slo-Mo), every focal length confirmed.
Premium-quality parts only. If the camera fails inside the warranty window, bring it back.
20 to 30 minutes. Done on the spot while you wait.
45 to 60 minutes. Done while you wait.
60 to 75 minutes. Careful handling around Face ID components.
60 to 90 minutes. Done while you wait.
We are based in Sterling, VA. Most repairs done same day. Call us at (703) 594-9339 on your way over.
Walk-in customers come from Sterling, Ashburn, Herndon, Dulles, South Riding, Cascades, Potomac Falls, and the rest of Loudoun County. Call to confirm we have your specific model camera in stock.
Everything you need to know before coming in. Still have questions? Call (703) 594-9339 any day.
We are open every day. No appointment needed. Free diagnostic takes ten minutes. Every iPhone model from iPhone 8 to iPhone 17. Front camera, rear cameras, ultrawide, telephoto, LiDAR — we service them all. Premium-quality parts. 30-day warranty. Trusted by 443+ reviewers since 2013.
