When we buy a new Apple product, what matters a lot to us is the warranty it has. Thanks to this, we will cover possible problems and failures in the future, so it is very important know where to buy the iPhoneiPad, Mac, etc. to then have good after-sales service. Now that it’s time to buy the iPhone 16, questions arise again about Apple’s warranty.
The legal warranty for Apple products changes depending on the country you are in and the purpose of the purchase. In addition, you must differentiate between what Apple’s basic warranty offers us (which complies with Spanish regulations) and which extends the optional extended AppleCare warranty.
How many years of warranty does an Apple product have?
The law in USA is clear: today, for the moment, the products have three-year warranty. Apple interprets this law in such a way that, in compliance with it, the first year of the warranty is the responsibility of the company itself and the second and third are the responsibility of the selling company.
That is to say: if you bought your iPhone in an Apple Store, Apple must be responsible for the product warranty for three years from the date of purchase. If you bought the iPhone from an authorized reseller such as MediaMarkt, Amazon, K-tuin, Rosellimac, etc., then Apple takes care of the first year of the warranty and the authorized reseller takes care of the second.
It is important to know where you buy the iPhone, since you will only be able to access the Apple Store during the first year of purchase. The second and third year, they will have to repair it in the establishment where you bought it.
We often try to save a few dollars by buying our Apple device on a website or from our mobile operator. You can compensate if the discount is too bigbut keep in mind that in some of these stores, repairs will not be as fast as in an Apple Store or authorized reseller.
Difference between Apple warranty for consumers and businesses
These three-year guarantees that we have mentioned always concern products sold to individuals. In the event that the purchase is made in the name of a company the duration will be reduced to just one year. This is due to the warranty law and has nothing to do with Apple. However, it is something to keep in mind. Because with AppleCare you can extend this warranty to three years, in addition to covering your device more comprehensively.
- Private consumers: 3 years warranty
- Businesses and self-employed (purchases for professional use): 1 year warranty
What damages does the Apple warranty cover?
Whether you bought the device from the Apple Store or from an official reseller, the warranty covers the same three years. And of course the repair methods too. However, we often think that the warranty covers us more than necessary. The warranty is intended to resolve possible factory failuresbut in no case problems that we have caused to the device itself. The following examples will make this clearer to you.
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The warranty covers |
The warranty does NOT cover |
|---|---|
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Manufacturing defects like a dead pixel on the screen |
Damage caused by accidents or misuse (screen breakage) |
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Hardware failures not caused by the user, such as a speaker not playing |
Liquid damage |
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Battery with reduced capacity due to normal wear and tear (when it drops below 80% in less than six months) |
Device loss or theft |
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Defective original accessories (a cable that never charged) |
Cosmetic damage (such as scratches and dents) |
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Repairs during the warranty period (a connector that does not charge, a Wi-Fi antenna that does not connect…) |
Normal wear and tear of accessories (cables with years of use) |
So what are the benefits of using Apple Care?
Apple Care is Apple’s extended protection service. It doesn’t just cover us three years international warranty and in the Apple Storebut also offers repairs in the event of breakage or the replacement of our iPhone in the event of theft. Apple Care is available for the main Apple devices and in two ways. Apple Care+ for protect against breakage and Apple Care+ with extended coverage against theft and loss.
Apple Care is Apple’s insurance, and insurance always goes beyond a warranty.
The price of Apple Care varies depending on the device and its price. For example, on the iPhone 15 the price of Apple Care+ is 169 dollars and the price of AppleCare+ is 229 dollars adding theft and loss. In addition, When you have an accident like a breakage, you will have to pay a small amount. For example, if your screen breaks with Apple Care, you will only have to pay 29 dollars. These are the repair rates if you subscribe to Apple Care+ for an iPhone 15.
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repair without apple care |
repair with Apple Care |
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|---|---|---|
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screen cut |
339 dollars |
29 dollars |
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rear brake |
199 dollars |
29 dollars |
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rear camera broken |
199 dollars |
99 dollars |
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Battery change |
109 dollars |
0 dollars |
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theft or loss |
959 dollars (new iPhone) |
99 dollars |
As you can see, Apple Care+ is a great option to protect your iPhone. You can’t worry and don’t bring a case or tempered glass, because even repairing one of the components can be cheaper than Apple’s own case. Plus, AppleCare includes all of these things for you.
- Priority telephone support for assistance for three years
- Express repairs at the Apple Store for three years
- Cheaper prices on repairs and breakages
- Robo or loss of coverage
Now you know the difference between warranty and Apple Care. On one hand, warranty covers anything that can happen to the product due to a factory defect and Apple Care will cover anything that happens to it due to your daily use. You can sign up for AppleCare up to 90 days after purchasing your device. After this time, it will no longer be possible to purchase it. So, if you are planning to buy a new iPhone 16, for example, you may want to consider publishing it with Apple Care.
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