iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max Battery: Life, Failures, and Repair Price

iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max Battery

If you are experiencing battery problems on your iPhone 12 Pro or iPhone 12 Pro Max read on. In this article we will explain not only what is the estimated duration of autonomy of these equipment, but we will also give you some practical advice to be able to correct these tedious failures. After all, nobody likes to run out of battery in their mobile.

Capacity and autonomy of the iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max

There is something that must be taken into account when analyzing the capacity of the battery of an iPhone and that is that Apple always incorporates lower capacities than the high-end of the competition. Is this negative? Not at all, since the company can allow itself to match and even exceed the autonomy of its competition thanks to the good work of the processors and software, designed by themselves.

  • iPhone 12 Pro : 2,775 mAh
  • iPhone 12 Pro Max : 3,687 mAh

Apple does not really give these data for the aforementioned, however it has been possible to know thanks to numerous tests carried out with specialized software. Although in some media other numbers may appear, the most widespread and those considered valid are these.

iPhone 12 Pro y 12 Pro Max

The autonomy that Apple says that these devices have is the following:

  • Video Playback:
    • iPhone 12 Pro: up to 17 hours
    • iPhone 12 Pro Max: up to 20 hours
  • Video streaming:
    • iPhone 12 Pro: up to 11 hours
    • iPhone 12 Pro Max: up to 12 hours
  • Audio Playback:
    • iPhone 12 Pro: up to 65 hours
    • iPhone 12 Pro Max: up to 80 hours

Although in the end all this may vary depending on the type of use, as a general rule they should be phones that get through the day without problem, even more so in the 12 Pro Max model. Therefore, except for excessively intensive use, you should not have to resort to the charger until night, taking into account that you start the day with 100% battery. Anything else would mean a problem in battery deterioration.

iOS could be playing tricks on you

As we said before, the iPhone software is one of the main culprits for which the device is endowed with good autonomy. However, there are some versions of iOS that, due to some internal failure, may be preventing the correct functioning of the battery. Therefore, the main recommendation we make in this case is to go to Settings> General> Software update and check if there is a new version of iOS available to download and install. If not, and you still suspect that the software is to blame for your bad experience, you will have to wait for Apple to release a new update.

Check battery health

If you go to Settings> Battery> Battery health you will be able to find a percentage in which the level of deterioration of the battery is indicated, 100% being the state of maximum fullness of this component. In the end, it is normal for it to wear out over time and reach a certain percentage, in this same section you will be informed about the convenience of changing the device’s battery.

Is it really worn out?

We recommend not obsessing about the percentage of battery health, since in the end it is still approximate and can hardly be exact, since it is a complex measurement. It is possible that if you had a certain level of deterioration and after a few weeks you have a 2% or less regarding it, it is not a reliable indicator. The battery wears out, yes, but not by leaps and bounds and especially at the beginning. If you notice that the autonomy of the device is similar to what it was with previous percentages, do not worry because it will almost in all probability be a problem of calculating the algorithm. Even Apple technicians agree to warn about the accuracy of this parameter.

Problemas batería iPhone 12 Pro

Formatting the device might help

One way to make the iPhone calculate the aforementioned percentage of health is by restoring the device from scratch , using a computer and without loading a backup copy. That way you can get closer to the actual percentage. There have even been cases in which it has gone from 98% to 100% and it is not that the battery has been regenerated, since it is physically impossible, but that the calculation has been done again.

Formatting the iPhone 12 Pro or 12 Pro Max in this way also eliminates any possible error in your backup that is generating problems for the autonomy of the terminal.

IPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max battery prices

If you go to an Apple Store to replace the battery of your iPhone 12 Pro or 12 Pro Max you will have to pay 75 euros , to which 12.10 euros could be added for shipping costs if you could not physically go and request the collection in your address.

Batería iPhone 12 Pro

Can it be a free repair?

Yes, as long as you have AppleCare + contracted or Apple specialists have verified that it is a factory defect . If it is due to normal wear and tear, you will have to pay for what is mentioned in the previous point, but in cases in which the battery consumption is excessive and it is determined that it is something foreign to the user, the guarantee must cover this type of problems by not have to bear any cost.

Make an appointment at Apple or at a SAT

Both an Apple Store and a SAT (Authorized Technical Service) have not only specialized personnel and tools in the process of replacing the battery of the iPhone 12 Pro or 12 Pro Max, but they will also incorporate an original battery that makes the performance of the device in this respect it is identical to the one when you first opened it. Remember that it is possible to make an appointment with one of these services through the company’s website or in the iOS Support app.

If you go to another unauthorized service

Sometimes it is very tempting to go to a service not authorized by Apple. For reasons of proximity at times and for having a lower price in most of the times. However, this can be counterproductive in several ways. First of all you should know that you will lose the iPhone warranty when it is manipulated by a third party. Another aspect to take into account is that the batteries are not original components , so the performance of the device would not be the same and on some occasions it could even lead to other failures. If in any case you are determined to go to one of these places, we recommend that you request as much information as possible about the guarantee they offer you in case of problems.