Is the AppleCare+ Plan in India Actually Worth It?

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All Apple products come with limited warranty by default for one year. But that one year only includes manufacturing defects or batteries drained below 80% health. It also doesn’t include screen replacement or accidental damage repair.

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AppleCare+ adds an additional year of warranty, including accidental damage. BUT there’s a caveat. Any repairs you get still cost you some money.

For example: For iPhone 12 and above, back glass replacement costs ₹2,500 with AppleCare+. Cheaper than what it would cost without AppleCare+? Yes But is it worth it?.

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Well, that depends. It will give you peace of mind, and protection in case the worst comes to pass. But it does cost a lot. AppleCare+ for iPhone 13 Pro costs a whopping ₹26,900 in India. Meanwhile, iPhone 11, 12, and 13 all cost ₹16,900.

Is the AppleCare+ Plan in India Actually Worth It?

All Apple products come with limited warranty by default for one year. But that one year only includes manufacturing defects or batteries drained below 80% health. It also doesn’t include screen replacement or accidental damage repair.

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AppleCare+ adds an additional year of warranty, including accidental damage. BUT there’s a caveat. Any repairs you get still cost you some money.

For example: For iPhone 12 and above, back glass replacement costs ₹2,500 with AppleCare+. Cheaper than what it would cost without AppleCare+? Yes But is it worth it?.

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Well, that depends. It will give you peace of mind, and protection in case the worst comes to pass. But it does cost a lot. AppleCare+ for iPhone 13 Pro costs a whopping ₹26,900 in India. Meanwhile, iPhone 11, 12, and 13 all cost ₹16,900.

Our take? Whether it's AppleCare+ or a third-party service, you should definitely get some additional warranty for your new device. Just to be safe!

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