The smallest models of iPhone since the last years it seems that they have some problems with battery health after a relatively short period of time. Many buyers complain that Maximum Capacity on the iPhone 13 Mini has dropped a lot in just a few months, which could signal battery problems on these devices Apple.
In only 5 months of use, the health of the battery (Battery Health) indicates a maximum capacity (Maximum Capacity) of only 86%. Very little, given that the battery capacity of other iPhone models drops below 100% after more than 6 months of use.
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What does that mean Maximum Capacity on the iPhone 13 Mini has it dropped a lot in just a few months?
Maximum Capacity measures the maximum charging capacity of the battery at the current moment, compared to the moment when the battery was new. This means that an iPhone 13 Mini with a maximum battery capacity of 86% will have a shorter usage time between two charges.
This is a measure of battery capacity relative to when it was new. Lower capacity may result in fewer hours of usage between charges.
What should you do if the health of the iPhone 13 Mini battery has dropped below 90%?
If the health of the iPhone 13 Mini battery has decreased unjustifiably, in a relatively short period of time, it is a cause for concern. The big problem is that the device is not received in an authorized service, because Apple consider a battery defective when its capacity reaches 80% (or less).
An iPhone that only after a few months has the battery at its maximum capacity of 85-86% is not considered defective, even though the performance has degraded in a short time.
If the battery performance reaches 80%, you can contact an authorized service Apple to ask for its replacement.
However, it is very possible that Apple to launch a free replacement program for iPhone batteries 12 Mini and iPhone 13 Mini, if it is found that there is a manufacturing defect in some lots.
It would not be news. Apple had and contains programs through which certain MacBook series are called in authorized services for free battery change and the keyboard.
Apple launched the first "mini" model together with the iPhone 12, but the success was not as expected, despite the fact that at the first presentation many iPhone fans were delighted with the little gem. It seems that the need for a larger 5.42-inch screen dampened enthusiasm and sales for the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 13 mini were far below the company's expectations Apple.
