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firemenhon

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Hello, I am using iPhone 13 mini for 2.5 years since its come to the market , I am just iOS 16 and the battery is 86 now , I ask apple about replace a battery , its around $90 US , After I ask the staff incase I have my own reason and pay to replace a whole unit , is it possible , they told me that its around $400 US , I feel a bit struggle on it , since I really love the size of 13 mini and apple never get back this size anymore , I put it into my shorts to run at least 10-15 km every day , that's why I concern about the size , and if i pay for a replace unit , I wish I still can enjoy it for at least 3 or maybe 4 years more , beside , I also struggle on will that replace unit is install iOS 17 are already .

I would want to hear more advise from all of you no matter support or against , thanks all you guys :):)
 
If you like the phone get yourself an OEM battery replacement from Apple. The iPhone 13 Mini is still a newish phone and will perform well for years to come. Even I paid for Apple battery replacements for an SE1 and 6S in 2023. I don’t see what the problem is.
 
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I'd say go for it. I believe that's still significantly cheaper than the refurb prices (when they're available) from Apple. I've seen some carriers that have brand new 13 minis and there's no incentive / discount on them either. The only other thing to check is to see if there is a carrier promotion from your wireless provider in regards to an upgrade on your line with a trade in or something of the sort.
 
I wouldn't pay for either battery or replacement until you've tested it on iOS 17.5.1 for a few days.

Keep in mind if you have the phone replaced, in all likelihood - it's gonna have iOS 17 anyway.
 
If you like the phone get yourself an OEM battery replacement from Apple. The iPhone 13 Mini is still a newish phone and will perform well for years to come. Even I paid for Apple battery replacements for an SE1 and 6S in 2023. I don’t see what the problem is.
thanks for your advice man 🙏
I'd say go for it. I believe that's still significantly cheaper than the refurb prices (when they're available) from Apple. I've seen some carriers that have brand new 13 minis and there's no incentive / discount on them either. The only other thing to check is to see if there is a carrier promotion from your wireless provider in regards to an upgrade on your line with a trade in or something of the s
I'd say go for it. I believe that's still significantly cheaper than the refurb prices (when they're available) from Apple. I've seen some carriers that have brand new 13 minis and there's no incentive / discount on them either. The only other thing to check is to see if there is a carrier promotion from your wireless provider in regards to an upgrade on your line with a trade in or something of the sort.
it’s already out of stock of any carrier provider or any shop ,i can only find from second hand market
 
I wouldn't pay for either battery or replacement until you've tested it on iOS 17.5.1 for a few days.

Keep in mind if you have the phone replaced, in all likelihood - it's gonna have iOS 17 anyway.
is it possible that the replace unit still running ios 16 ?
 
At 85% you are lucky that they will replace it. Normal threshold is <80%.
That is true if you’re going through AC+ which the OP doesn’t appear to have. Apple will replace a battery at any % if the customer is willing to stump up the cash.
 
That is true if you’re going through AC+ which the OP doesn’t appear to have. Apple will replace a battery at any % if the customer is willing to stump up the cashe
is it worth? how do you think guy? thanks
 
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