Phones: warranties compared
10 brands. We read every warranty so you don't have to. Checked through October 2026.
8 of 10 brands cover phones in full for one year or less. The longest full coverage is 3 years, from Midland. 3 brands keep some parts covered after full coverage ends, and 2 keep something covered for life.
Every brand, side by side
- 1Spigen67/100Full: 2 yearsPartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Enzo leather cases
- 2Speck56/100Full: 1 yearPartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Lifetime case lines (Presidio, CandyShell/GemShell iPhone 12+, ImpactHero, MightyShell)
- 3Midland43/100Full: 3 yearsNo partial coverage
- 4Apple21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 5Google21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 6Nothing21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 7OnePlus21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 8Straight Talk21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 9VTech21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 10Samsung11/100Full: NonePartial: to 3 monthsPartial covers: Cases, pouches and holsters
From each maker's published warranty. “Unverified” means we couldn't confirm the terms on the maker's own site. How we rate warranties
What these warranties often leave out
- Normal wear and tear7 of 10 brands
- Accidental breaks and misuse6 of 10 brands
- Scratches, dents and looks4 of 10 brands
- Water damage4 of 10 brands
- Batteries1 of 10 brands
- Cracks1 of 10 brands
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for phones.
- BJ's Wholesale ClubMost items365 days
- CostcoTVs, computers, laptops, tablets, cameras, drones, projectors, smartwatches and cell phones90 days
- NeweggMost items30 days from delivery
- VerizonMost items30 days
- GameStopMost items15 days
- CuracaoSouthwest storesCameras, cell phones, drones, computers, tablets and wearables15 days
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- Batteries PlusMost items14 days
- Best BuyActivatable devices (cell phones, cellular tablets, hotspots, cellular wearables)14 days from delivery
- Sam's ClubCell phones (prepaid, postpaid or no contract)14 days
- TargetApple and Beats products, including phones14 days
- WalmartMost wireless phones14 days
- Nebraska Furniture MartMidwest and Texas storesComputers, tablets and cell phones (some versions also list cameras and drones)14 days
- BrandsMart USASoutheast storesCell phones, PCs and laptops, tablets, cameras, monitors, printers sold online5 days from delivery
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for phones where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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Questions shoppers ask
Which brand of phones has the best warranty?
On paper, Spigen scores highest, with 2 years of full coverage and longer coverage on some parts. Midland covers everything longest, at 3 years.
Is a long warranty on phones really that long?
Often not for the whole product. Many longer warranties cover only certain parts after the first year or two, and you usually pay for the labor. The bars above show full and partial coverage separately.
Do I need to register to get the warranty?
None of the 10 brands require registration for their basic coverage. Registering can still get you recall notices. Keep your receipt either way.
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