iphone 11 battery health questions

[kaitlin4599]

so i picked up a used iphone 11 256 gig purple. seller said battery health is 76%. it will cost me around 80$ to get the battery replaced my question is should i just say F it and pay to replace the battery or tough it out for say a few weeks while i save up the money to get it replaced? if it matters when ever im home my iphone is always on the charger and when im out i only use the phone for say my banking or to check the public bus or occasionally text or facebook i dont really game on it unless im home

 

[now i see it]

Try it for a while with the worn out battery. If the battery life is too short for you, then replace it. There’s no harm using a worn battery except in the winter. iPhone can suddenly crash & shut down with an old battery if it gets too cold.
76% battery health is a thrashed battery. It’s more like 43% in usable life left.

 

[bad_robot]

so i picked up a used iphone 11 256 gig purple. seller said battery health is 76%. it will cost me around 80$ to get the battery replaced my question is should i just say F it and pay to replace the battery or tough it out for say a few weeks while i save up the money to get it replaced? if it matters when ever im home my iphone is always on the charger and when im out i only use the phone for say my banking or to check the public bus or occasionally text or facebook i dont really game on it unless im home

Regarding the battery health, 76% is still decent, but it's good that you're thinking ahead. Considering your usage habits, you might be able to get away with not replacing the battery just yet.

Since you're always charging your phone when you're home and only use it lightly when you're out, the battery drain might not be as significant. You can try to stretch it out for a few weeks while you save up for the replacement.

However, keep in mind that battery health can degrade quickly, especially if you're using resource-intensive apps or features like GPS or Bluetooth frequently. If you notice your battery life getting significantly worse, it might be worth replacing it sooner rather than later.

If you do decide to tough it out, make sure to keep an eye on your battery health and adjust your habits accordingly. You can also try some battery-saving tips like turning down the screen brightness, disabling location services, and closing unused apps.