Apple warranty for phones
The short version
Apple covers phones in full for 1 year, with no partial coverage after that. That full coverage is the same as most of the 10 brands we compared, which typically cover 1 year in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From Apple's published warranty, checked October 2026.
What's covered
Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Purchase5 yrs10 yrs+Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- Full coverageWhole product and in-box accessories1 year
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Batteries
- Normal wear and tear
- Scratches, dents and looks
- Water damage
Good to know before you buy
- Keep your receipt: Apple asks for proof of purchase before warranty service.
- Apple may only fix iPhones and iPads in the country where they were first sold.
- Batteries are only covered if they fail from a defect, not normal aging.
- Repair or replacement parts keep the rest of your original coverage or 90 days, whichever is longer.
How other brands compare for phones
- 1. Spigen67/100 · Full: 2 years
- 2. Speck56/100 · Full: 1 year
- 3. Midland43/100 · Full: 3 years
- 5. Google21/100 · Full: 1 year
- 6. Nothing21/100 · Full: 1 year
Where you buy it matters
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
Show all 13 stores
- 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.
Other things Apple makes
- Headphones & Earbuds21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
- Laptops & Computers21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
- Smartwatches & Wearables21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
- Watches21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
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