iPhone battery replacement or express replacement

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iPhone battery replacement or express replacement

I’ve got an iPhone with a battery capacity of 84%, but the battery life is quite terrible. It’s covered under AppleCare+ but I’m not sure if I’m better off just getting the express replacement instead of a battery repair. I understand that unless the capacity gets to 79% and under, it’s not free and costs the same as a replacement. Also wondering, when it gets to below 80%, will an express replacement be free as I’ve heard Apple charge differently based on the issue, or is that only for iPad and other devices?

Thanks in advance

iPhone SE, iOS 17

Posted on Aug 12, 2024 10:50 AM

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Answer 1

Allan Jones

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Aug 12, 2024 11:04 AM in response to Miyagi165

We are other end users, not Apple, so can cannot say what Apple will do in special cases. We only know what has been published. That is, if the battery in a DEVICE STILL UNDER WARRANTY falls under 80% health at less than 1000 cycles, Apple MAY elect to replace the battery at no cost to the owner.

This Apple repair page: iPhone Repair & Service - Apple Support

has an estimated battery service cost for an SE 2nd Gen as US$69:

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Answer 2

Aug 12, 2024 11:33 AM in response to Miyagi165

Miyagi165 wrote:

I’ve been paying for AppleCare+ for nearly 4 years since I got the device but I’m not sure if I should just get an express replacement as I’ve also got mic issues.

Apple would be best able to answer those questions.

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

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muguy

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Aug 12, 2024 11:05 AM in response to Miyagi165

If your battery health falls below 80 percent in the first year, Apple will replace it for free.

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Miyagi165 Author

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Aug 12, 2024 11:17 AM in response to muguy

Is that for without applecare? I got the phone in 2020 and already had the battery replaced in March last year for free, so I don’t see why they wouldn’t replace it for free again if it’s covered by applecare.

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Miyagi165 Author

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Aug 12, 2024 11:19 AM in response to Allan Jones

I’ve been paying for AppleCare+ for nearly 4 years since I got the device but I’m not sure if I should just get an express replacement as I’ve also got mic issues.

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