iPhone battery replacement warranty

Less than two months ago, I decided to replace the battery (78%) of my iPhone XS. I live in Venezuela, so the replacement was done by an Apple authorised centre. I was just curious to check the health of the battery and to my surprise it is in 96%, that seems strange, the degradation of the battery is too fast, this phone has been in use since November 2018 and the old battery never degraded so fast.


I decide to change the battery to give it a "second life" to the device and just seems unfair than in just less that a couple of months my iPhone will be in the same state that it was.


My question is, what does the battery replacement warranty cover? Can I claim for this?


iPhone XS, iOS 17

Posted on Aug 3, 2024 3:43 PM

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Aug 4, 2024 5:53 PM in response to Flexilord

Re: "My question is, what does the battery replacement warranty cover? Can I claim for this?"


iPhone Repair & Service - Apple Support

says:

"Our warranty doesn’t cover batteries that wear down from normal use. Your product is eligible for a battery replacement at no additional cost if you have AppleCare+ and your product's battery holds less than 80 percent of its original capacity."


Batteries - Service and Recycling - Apple

says:

"Batteries of iPhone 14 models and earlier are designed to retain 80% of their original capacity at 500 complete charge cycles under ideal conditions. Batteries of iPhone 15 models are designed to retain 80% of their original capacity at 1000 complete charge cycles under ideal conditions. Actual battery performance depends on a number of variables, including how iPhone is used and charged regularly. The one‑year warranty includes service coverage for a defective battery, in addition to rights provided under local consumer laws. If it is out of warranty, Apple offers a battery service. Prices and terms may vary."


All rechargeable batteries have a limited lifespan and may eventually need to be serviced or recycled.

For iPhone: iPhone Battery and Performance - Apple Support


Seems battery life always varies with how different people use their devices, and the settings they choose.

Apple Support has an article online (link below) about Maximizing Battery Life and Lifespan

Batteries - Maximizing Performance - Apple


All the best :-)

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