One of the most important aspects of any phone is the battery, since in the end it is of little use to have a device if it does not have enough power to use it. In this post we cover everything about the battery of the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini, be it its capacity, its possible failures and what you will have to pay to replace it.
Battery capacity
The iPhone 12 and 12 mini have capacities of 2,775 mAh and 2,227 mAh respectively. However, these capabilities have to be put into context a bit and they are not comparable with those of Android devices. Apple devices try to optimize resources to the maximum thanks to being the ones who design custom hardware and software. The A14 Bionic chip and iOS are good culprits that the autonomy of these devices is good despite having a capacity that seems inferior to the competition.
These data, by the way, are not official because the company does not offer them for what was previously commented. However, it has been possible to know thanks to numerous indicators that have shown it. In any case, for the purposes of autonomy, any of them should be prepared to endure a full day without problem, with an estimated duration of 2 more hours in the case of the iPhone 12.
How to know if it is worn
There is an option in the operating system that lets you know what battery health the iPhone has. To do this you must go to Settings> Battery> Battery health . It is indicated with a percentage, which if it is between 85% to 100% is considered to be in good condition, while from 85% to less it is usually already a considerable wear. In any case, this section will show specific indications about its condition, as well as recommendations to change it if it is already worn.
One thing to keep in mind is that this parameter might not be exact. In the end it is still an approximate calculation of the state of the battery, which is almost impossible to know exactly. This is why even Apple’s own workers recommend not obsessing over it. Perhaps you should only worry when it is really worn out and you notice that the autonomy is no longer the same.
Should I restore the software?
It depends on your situation. One way to reset the battery health percentage calculation is by formatting the iPhone without setting up a backup. That way everything is recalculated again and in fact it is possible that if you had a certain percentage in this section, after restoring you will have a higher or even lower one. It is really not advisable to carry out this process unless you notice that the autonomy is considerably less than expected and always having a backup just in case you discover that this was not the problem and decide later to restore by loading your data.
Update to the latest version of iOS
Something that must always be done is to have the latest software version available on the iPhone, in such a way that possible problems that are affecting the performance of the device in general and specifically the battery in this case can be ruled out. If you go to Settings> General> Software update you can download and install the latest version if there is one.
IPhone 12 and 12 mini battery prices
If you go to the official Apple support you can request a repair of the iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 mini battery. It will not actually be repaired, but they will perform a replacement for it. The cost in any case is 75 euros , to which should be added 12.10 euros for shipping costs if you request that the device be collected at your home if you cannot physically go to the store. Remember that you can contact Apple through its website, in the Support tab. You also have the application called Support available, which is available in the App Store for iPhone and iPad.
Is it possible that the replacement is free?
Yes, but with nuances. If Apple verifies that your iPhone 12 has a manufacturing defect that causes battery failure or that the duration is not as indicated, the repair will be covered by the warranty. The same will happen if you have contracted AppleCare +, Apple’s extended warranty service and which among other benefits has the free battery change.
Be wary of unauthorized centers
It is usually tempting to go to an unofficial service to repair the iPhone, due to its proximity on many occasions and for cheaper prices in most cases. However, you should know something and that is that you will lose the warranty with Apple from the moment the device is manipulated by an unauthorized third party. On the other hand, you have to bear in mind that if the part is not original, the operation may not be as desired and therefore you would not get the same experience as with an original battery.