PSA: Getting Your iPhone Battery Replaced Is Way Cheaper Than Buying A New Phone - Gizmodo Australia

When it comes to owning an iPhone, many of us know all too well that the battery is generally the first thing that needs a replacement.

So, if you’re barely making it to midday without needing to plug in the lightning cable, should you replace the battery or just buy a whole new device?

And how exactly do you go about getting an iPhone battery replacement?

According to Apple, the iPhone battery is built to retain 80 per cent of its original capacity after 500 complete recharges.

You can check the maximum charge capacity of your iPhone in the ‘Battery Health’ section of your device settings.

Anything prior to an iPhone 6 cannot be replaced, so if you’re somehow still hanging on to an iPhone 5C, you should probably cut your losses and upgrade.

That being said, if you’re still hanging on to an iPhone 7 or 8, it’s probably worth considering if your device is deteriorating in other ways and if its worth a significant upgrade, rather than paying for a new battery only to replace the device a year or so later.

If your device is newer, you could stand to save yourself a small fortune by getting the battery replaced, rather than splashing out on a new device.

If you’re looking to get an iPhone battery replacement from Apple, you have two options: go in-store, or mail your device to Apple.

However, you don’t necessarily need to go to an Apple Store, you just need to make sure you’re getting it replaced at an authorised third-party retailer.

For the love of God, do not get your iPhone battery replacement from an unauthorised repairer unless you’re happy to have your warranty void.

If your device is still within warranty or covered under AppleCare, the replacement is free.