Does iPhone 13 offer free battery replacement?

The iPhone 13, also known as the "Thirteen Spices," has recently seen an increasing number of users reporting battery swelling issues. When the battery swells, it can cause the rear cover to deform and the screen to protrude, making people nervous and always feeling that it is about to explode.

Possible reasons for the appearance of bulging may be due to quality issues with the battery itself, or improper use. For example, using a mobile phone for too long in high temperature conditions, overcharging, or the battery being impacted by external force.

Although the issue of swollen batteries is a random event, it has recently occurred frequently with the iPhone 13. An Apple user even shared the receipt for replacing the battery of their iPhone 13.

The user bought the iPhone 13 in October 2021, which is already 3 years ago. Due to a battery swelling issue, the Apple Store replaced it for free after conducting an inspection. This saved them 729 yuan all at once.

According to Apple's repair policy, only when the battery health of an iPhone drops below 80% within one year can the battery be replaced for free. However, even though the user's iPhone 13 is out of warranty, they are still able to replace the battery for free, and the specific reason is not yet clear.

Currently, the "Support" page on the Apple official website also does not have any information about the repair plan for iPhone 13 battery swelling. The specific repair costs will depend on the on-site evaluation by Apple's direct store engineers.

So, whether you can get a free battery replacement may depend on your luck. If you are an iPhone 13 user and your phone has a battery swelling issue, you might as well go to an Apple store for a check, they may just help you fix it for free.