When should you replace an iPhone battery?

At What Battery Health Percentage Should I Replace My iPhone Battery? Your iPhone should retain up to 80 percent of its original battery capacity after 500 complete charge cycles. Once the battery health percentage drops below 80 percent, the amount of charge your battery can hold starts to diminish.
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At what percentage should I replace my iPhone battery?

When should I replace my iPhone battery? Typically, when your iPhone holds less than 80% of its maximum capacity, it's time to upgrade the battery. You can check your battery's health by going to Settings then Battery Health.
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Is 70 percent battery health good for iPhone?

Apple considers any iPhone with a battery capacity of 80% or above to be in optimal condition. In fact, Apple feels so strongly about battery health that its 1-year warranty covers any battery at 80% capacity or more. It's not unusual to see iPhones that, after one year, still have a battery capacity of 95% or above.
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How do I know if iPhone battery needs replacing?

For iPhone 6 and later, iOS 11.3 and later add new features to show battery health and recommend if you need to replace the battery. You can find these in Settings > Battery > Battery Health (with iOS 16.1 or later, find these in Settings > Battery > Battery Health & Charging).
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Is 75 percent battery health good?

Typically, anything below 80% battery health is weak, anything under 70% is very weak.
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Should You Replace Your iPhone Battery?



How do I get my iPhone back to 100 battery health?

There's only one thing that you can do to keep your iPhone's battery health at 100%. Stop using your iPhone. Yup, the only way you're going to keep your iPhone's battery at 100% is to stop using it and charging it.
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Should I buy iPhone with a battery health of 80%?

When do I need to change my battery? When the battery health is below 80%, battery replacement is recommended. Generally, this is about two years after you buy your iPhone, but it depends on your usage. There are many cases where 80% is reached after four years.
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How much does an iPhone battery cost?

Starting March 1, Apple (AAPL) will charge $89 for battery replacements for iPhone X through iPhone 13 models, a $20 increase from the current price of a new battery. Battery replacements for other models, such as the iPhone SE and iPhone 8, will jump from $49 to $69.
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Can I just replace the battery in my iPhone?

With third-party components and various tools available to buy, you can crack open your iPhone and replace your battery, or your screen, often for less money than having a company do it for you.
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Is it better to get a new iPhone or replace battery?

For iPhones with lower battery health, upgrading the battery will be more worthwhile. For users who are looking to upgrade to a newer model, waiting for the fall release is likely the best option. Not only will the new tech offer better functionality, but older models will have their prices reduced.
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What kills iPhone battery health?

The two things that cause the most battery drain in your iPhone are its screen and cellular service. Obviously, you know when you're actively using your phone, but your iPhone is often performing tasks in the background and even lighting up your screen without you noticing.
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How long does 75% battery last on iPhone?

If, for example, your Maximum Capacity is 75%, that indicates that a full charge now will last you as long as a new battery charged to 75% would. So if the new battery would last you for 8 hours, a battery with 75% capacity will last you for around 6 hours.
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Will Apple replace battery above 80?

Apple will only replace your battery under its AppleCare program when it holds less than 80 percent of its original capacity, and its iPhone batteries are advertised as capable of retaining up to 80 percent of their original capacity after 500 complete charge cycles.
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Should I replace 90% battery?

No. The nominal rating is for maintaining over 80% at 500 cycles. 90% is still considered "normal" even if it seems like it's dropping fast. For battery replacement under warranty or AppleCare(+) it would have to reach 80% while under 500 cycles during the warranty period.
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How long does 78 battery health last?

So 78 is not exactly great, but it should last about 3–4 months. If you are buying a refurbished device with 78% battery health, you should deduct the battery price from the phone since you will definitely need to change it soon.
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What is the lowest battery health for iPhone?

79 percent or less: Your battery's health is significantly degraded. An Apple Authorized Service Provider can replace the battery to restore full performance and capacity.
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Does changing iPhone battery delete everything?

Battery replacement alone cannot delete or lose your data, but it could happen if something went wrong. Mostly when you try to fix your iPhone battery by yourself!
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What happens if you don't replace iPhone battery?

iPhone Running Slower than Usual

If your battery is older, it can cause slow phone performance to occur without Apple's intervention in the form of throttling. You can avoid this by having your battery replaced right away, the moment you notice it.
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How long do iPhone batteries last?

Few things are more frustrating to users than having their iPhone's battery die when they need it most. The battery on an iPhone should last between 10 to 17 hours on a full charge.
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Is it cheaper to buy a new phone or battery?

Most local cell phone repair shops can replace your phone battery the same day you bring it in, or they can even replace the battery within the hour. So getting your phone battery replaced is both cheaper and faster than buying a new phone!
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When should I replace my iPhone battery at 80%?

When the capacity of your iPhone battery dips below 80%, you'll see the following message: “Your battery's health is significantly degraded. An Apple Authorized Service Provider can replace the battery to restore full performance and capacity.
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How long will 80 battery health last?

An 80 percent battery health level should still be enough to get you through the day for most users.
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How long does 83 battery health last?

How long does 83 battery health last? Yes, 83% of the maximum battery capacity is probably normal two years of using an iPhone. the maximum capacity is displayed as 83%, it means that when you charge your phone to 100%, only 83 cells are being charged as opposed to 100 cells getting charged.
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Should I charge my iPhone overnight?

Shomes recommends charging your iPhone as it needs it. If you go to sleep and it has a 40 or 50 percent charge, leave it. Then charge it some time during the next day when it gets into the red. That way, the battery won't be stressed, and its health will last way longer than it will when overnight charging.
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Does overcharging an iPhone battery damage it?

The high voltage of getting the battery all the way to 100 percent actually puts more stress on the battery and can shorten its life.
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