Samsung is adding unlimited battery repairs to its Care Plus protection plans
Samsung is adding unlimited battery repairs to its Care Plus protection plans
Starting in May, Galaxy devices with battery health below 79% will be eligible for unlimited repairs under Samsung Care Plus plans.
It's a lot more expensive than independent repairs (depending on how often you break or loose your device during that time, I guess), and if I read it correctly, spans a maximum of 36 months after purchase. Don't think it's that good a value for the average buyer.
Edit: Also, do device batteries usually dip below their set threshold within 36 Months, let alone multiple times?
Valid question. They set 79% as the threshold. Depending on your usage and environment factors it could dip once or twice in 2-3 years.
But, it's cool they include this as the new metric. Previously, according to the article it was mechanical failure only (whatever that means). With 5-7 years of updates a replacement in the 2nd/3rd year of your phone can increase its longevity a bit.
I mean, it's definitely better than not offering it at all, and if people use the service anyway, than it's an added Bonus for them. I also do get that not everyone decides on such things due to the monetary value vs having it done independently, and might instead want it for the peace of mind.
I still think that it wouldn't be worth it for me personally.
What about when they go POP!
0% Battery is below 79%. It's eligible too!