Hi all,
I had my iPhone 11 Pro Max replaced recently by apple under Applecare+ using the express replacement option.
I haven't received the phone yet but when I check the serial number it shows that the build date is November 2020. In the past usually the replacement phone would have been manufactured in the last 2-3 months. Since the replacement phone probably would have been sitting in a warehouse for 1 year I'm afraid that the battery wouldn't be that great. Has anybody had any experience with this? Would the battery still be good since it hasn't gotten activated/used for a year?
Question about Replacement iPhone Battery
jayboi on 11/10/2021 - 12:15
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- 3Battery not going to be like new
- 16Battery is still brand new and would perform like it would day 1
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I find that sometimes the battery health reading is very inaccurate sometimes. I used to have an iPhone 6s that showed the battery health as 90% but just shut down all the time and not perform correctly at all
I want to see if anybody had experience with iPhone that has been sitting for over a year
Maybe they have an issue where the battery doesn't last or even perform correctly
I find it depressing how fast a battery will die once it starts to decline… it can be great for 12-18 mths, then be totally dead in <6 mths.
I haven't received the phone yet but when I check the serial number it shows that the build date is November 2020.
When was your old one built?
Basically my original phone was replaced and it was purchased on launch day, and that was replaced because of the diminished battery, and the one that was replaced with that I currently use was built June 2021 and they replaced the screen because it was defective and had a greenish affect when on a grey screen. now this replacement was manufactured November 2020.
Excuse my naivety but do they still manufacture iPhone 11 Pro Max? Does the express replacement under Applecare+ entitle you to a new device or a newly manufactured device? I thought you would get a like for like. Also, as long as the device has been stored with around 50% battery charge, you won't have any issues.
but do they still manufacture iPhone 11 Pro Max?
yes they do but only for replacements.
Does the express replacement under Applecare+ entitle you to a new device or a newly manufactured device?
I had my phone replaced once already and the replacement was manufactured newly. build date was June 2021 but that arrived defective so they replaced it again and the new device was manufactured November 2020
as long as the device has been stored with around 50% battery charge, you won't have any issues.
thats a very useful answer. Usually I think they have about 70% from factory so it should be fine
Still have parts back to the 6s
Probably a refurbished unit - you may never know if it is/was
When I call Apple they confirm to me that its a brand new and never been used.
I already had my phone replaced before and that was manufactured June 2021.
Apple has seperate stock for replacement, refurbished, and brand new retail stock.
You could always buy another battery for it
https://australia.ifixit.com/products/iphone-11-pro-max-repl…
They also have the tools, and usually instruction video, to do it if you don't have any of the necessary toolsWhy would I pay for a battery when I have AppleCare+? I can get it replaced with a new phone with express replacement if this one isn't good.
Or apple will replace it free of charge with a brand new original apple battery for me$109 for battery replacement from Apple.
Yeah, why would I potentially mess up my phone and get a non original battery over a $3 saving . Apple includes installation and a proper warranty
Just got the phone today, it had 50% battery when I turned it on so that’s great. Seems like the battery is good
The majority of wear on lithium cells is repeatedly discharging them deeply and simply having them charged to a high level.. hence why phones and laptops chew through batteries, it's a vicious cycle.
Lithium batteries wear very little when stored at a lower charge, typically 40-50% depending on chemistry. Perhaps 2-4% capacity lost per year for a lipo depending on quality and stored temp. If stored at full charge, upto 20% per year capacity loss at average room temp depending on chemistry and quality. This is why the products when unpackaged typically require a charge.. or you would damn well hope so..
You can check the battery health in settings. Pointless to ask what people think…