iPhone 13 mini how do you feel if pay for get a replace iPhone 13 mini unit from apple

[firemenhon]

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 🙂🙂

 

[martin2345uk]

why would you get a whole new 13 mini instead of just replacing the battery?

 

[Apple_Robert]

No need for a full phone replacement. Get the battery replaced when needed and you will be fine.

 

[firemenhon]

why would you get a whole new 13 mini instead of just replacing the battery?

since I feel the phone have other issue such as Bluetooth problem

 

[Andeddu]

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.

 

[kitKAC]

since I feel the phone have other issue such as Bluetooth problem

Why do you think that?

 

[firemenhon]

Why do you think that?

the bluetooth connect always have problem , that bluetooth parts is on the motherboard, that’s why i would prefer to pay to replace a whole unit

 

[scrane]

the bluetooth connect always have problem , that bluetooth parts is on the motherboard, that’s why i would prefer to pay to replace a whole unit

So, do it.

 

[Nbd1790]

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.

 

[kitKAC]

the bluetooth connect always have problem , that bluetooth parts is on the motherboard, that’s why i would prefer to pay to replace a whole unit

It could also be a software issue, update your software and see if that fixes it.

 

[FreakinEurekan]

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.

 

[firemenhon]

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

 

[firemenhon]

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 ?

 

[HDFan]

I am just iOS 16 and the battery is 86 now , I ask apple about replace a battery

At 85% you are lucky that they will replace it. Normal threshold is <80%.

 

[Andeddu]

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.

 

[firemenhon]

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

 

[FreakinEurekan]

is it possible that the replace unit still running ios 16 ?

Anything is possible. It’s not likely.