How much does it cost to change the iPhone battery: price and how to do it

It is the first thing that ages about an iPhone: its battery. And it is not Apple’s fault, but rather battery technology itself, which has evolved at a much slower rate than electronic devices. We have real computers in our pockets, but with batteries that essentially haven’t changed for decades.

Hence many people consider changing the iPhone battery. Now: how much can that cost? We’ll see Details on battery prices depending on the iPhone you have. Although I’m telling you: changing the battery on an iPhone is much cheaper than buying a new one and is recommended to extend its life.

When do I have to change my iPhone battery?

Batteries, over time, deteriorate and lose their original capacity. iOS 17 can show you the health of your iPhone’s battery from its settings, just follow these steps:

1. On your iPhone, open the Settings app.
2. Click on ‘Battery’.
3. Click on ‘Health and battery charge’.
4. Take a look at the percentage shown in ‘Maximum capacity‘:

Officially, Apple considers that a battery needs to be replaced whenever that percentage of maximum capacity is 79% or less. You can also consider it if that percentage is higher if the iPhone has been charged more than 1,000 cycles. iOS will tell you with a warning the recommended time to change the battery on its own.

Where can you change an iPhone battery?

The most advisable thing is, of course, to go to an Apple Store or an authorized company center where certified personnel use official parts to change it. Usually the process requires a reservationso that the change is as quick as possible and they can save the necessary parts for you.

You also have the possibility of change the battery yourself following Apple’s official program, although we already warned that you practically do not save money and the process is longer and more complicated. I do not recommend it at all for general users.

I also do not recommend going to an unauthorized center that does not use original partssince these can cause errors and problems with the recognition systems of internal iOS parts.

How much does an iPhone battery cost?

This is the one million question. Apple maintains an official price list for iPhone battery replacement, which covers most newer models of the phone:

The iPhone models that do not appear in this table (iPhone 6s and earlier ranges) already have the official battery change service. Please note that if you go to an Apple Authorized Service Center instead of an official Apple Store, These prices may change depending on the establishment. Nor should we forget about the AppleCare+ plans: if you purchased one of these extended warranties, the battery change will be free.

How long does it take to change the iPhone battery?

This depends on each store, but if we go to an Apple Store or an authorized technical service, the process should not last more than three hours. During that time you are left without a phone, so notify your family and close contacts beforehand just in case.

Now, at some point this process may take longer depending on the volume of work that the technicians have. That’s why ordered reservations are prioritized, but I still recommend that you be patient after handing in your iPhone to have the battery replaced. It is better that they do it well and not do it quickly.

Finally, my usual recommendation: It is best not to get overwhelmed for the performance of your battery. If you want your iPhone to last 4 years or more (which I encourage you to do), at some point you will have to do it no matter how you take care of the phone. The iPhone should make your life more comfortable, not complicate it.

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