iPhone X New replacement battery was manufactured 969 days ago

[jxrxme]

I got my iPhone X battery replaced by an Apple Service Provider today.
Coconut Battery now tells me that the new battery was manufactured 2018-10-15.
The cycle count is 0.
The battery is at 98,7% of its designed capacity.

Is the new battery’s age of 969 days problematic? Should I complain?
I would expect the new battery to last 3-4years like the first one did. The fact that it’s already > 2,5years old worries me.

 

[iMarvin]

Keep in mind its for a phone that was released in 2017, i wouldn't expect the parts to be fresh off the factory line. I'd say at almost 99% capacity you'll be just fine.

 

[jxrxme]

Is it possible that spare parts (including batteries) are manufactured (and kept in shelves) while the device itself is manufactured? That would match the manufacturing date…

 

[JCCL]

I would raise the concern - worst thing is they say "it is what it is, no fresher parts available". Batteries DO degrade even if they're not used at all.

 

[iMarvin]

Is it possible that spare parts (including batteries) are manufactured (and kept in shelves) while the device itself is manufactured? That would match the manufacturing date…

Yes it's possible and most likely the case unless its a third party battery, which i doubt because you changed it at an ASP. As long as the capacity is high and you didn't receive it with a low battery percentage you'll be fine. Batteries can be stored for a long time as long as they're stored properly with sufficient charge.

 

[jxrxme]

I did receive it with low battery percentage. iPhone couldn’t be switched on without a charger connected.

 

[iMarvin]

I did receive it with low battery percentage. iPhone couldn’t be switched on without a charger connected.

Okay, if that's the case did you talk to the ASP about that? Keep an eye on the battery health for a few days and see if it degrades after a few charges and keep the receipt for the job just in case.

 

[jxrxme]

No, I didn’t talk with the ASP about that since I didn’t pick up the phone myself. I will check the battery health for the next days. Currently still restoring from backup…
I actually have a iPhone 8 with a new replacement battery from same ASP, too. Will check the battery age here ASAP.

 

[ghanwani]

This is purely anecdotal, so your experience may or may not be the same.

I had a similar situation when Apple gave me a replacement unit for my 2016 SE. The unit was over a year old, and thus the battery in it was old. While it started out fine, it degraded to the point where I needed to replace the battery within a year.

 

[Motionblurrr]

OP, I would maybe contact or speak with Apple.

I got a replacement XS Max recently and this phone's battery has a 300+mah over design capacity. So it's like a 104% battery.

IMO, you shouldn't get a 98% battery brand new.

 

[jxrxme]

OP, I would maybe contact or speak with Apple.

Apple - not the Apple Service Provider?

 

[JCCL]

Apple - not the Apple Service Provider?

First with the Service Provider. If the response is not satisfactory, then I would talk to Apple.

 

[jxrxme]

coconutBattery (Plus) tells me the minimal Voltage was 2,65V.
If I'm not wrong a deep discharge starts at 2,5V - so the battery could be fine.