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Check your battery health

Battery health tells you how much charge your battery holds compared to when it was new. Under about 80% is when most people notice.

2 min · iPhone, Samsung, Pixel

  1. iPhone: open Settings.
    iPhone: open Settings
  2. Tap Battery.
    Tap Battery
  3. Tap Battery Health. On some models it’s Battery Health & Charging. Look at Maximum Capacity.
    Tap Battery Health
  4. Samsung: open the Samsung Members app. Tap Support, then Phone diagnostics, then Battery status. It shows Normal, Weak or Bad.
  5. Pixel: Settings › Battery › Battery health. Shows on Pixel 8a and newer. On older Pixels, ask us to test it in store.
  6. Decide on a swap. Under 80%, Weak, or a Service message means the battery is worn. A new battery is usually a same-day fix.

If it doesn’t work

My iPhone says Service

The battery is worn or not recognised. A replacement fixes it.

My phone dies in the cold or at 20%

Classic worn-battery sign, even if health looks OK. We can test it in store for free.

Based on the official steps: Apple: iPhone battery and performance

Need it fixed?

Most screen, battery and charging port repairs are done while you wait, with a warranty.

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