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Samsung is adding unlimited battery repairs to its Care Plus protection plans
(www.androidauthority.com)
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this post was submitted on 29 Mar 2024
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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.