Front display damage
Drops onto hard surfaces most often crack the front glass and, on more recent generations, the OLED panel beneath it — a repair priced as a full display assembly, not just glass.
iPhone Extended Warranty in India: Protecting the iPhone 15, 16 & SE Beyond AppleCare
An iPhone extended warranty in India extends coverage past Apple's standard 1-year limited warranty, and past AppleCare+ where it was purchased, to keep covering battery degradation, screen and back-glass damage, and liquid exposure on the iPhone 15, iPhone 16 and iPhone SE for longer.
Beyond AppleCare's window
Battery degradation doesn't stop when AppleCare does.
Apple's standard warranty covers manufacturing defects for one year, and AppleCare+, where purchased separately, extends that defect cover for its own fixed term. Battery replacement under either is conditional: it's only covered if measured battery capacity has fallen below 80% of its original design capacity, and only while the AppleCare+ term is still active. For an iPhone 15, 16 or SE kept for three to four years — the typical hold period in India — the years when battery wear is most noticeable are exactly the years AppleCare has already expired. An extended warranty picked up through a protection plan is built to keep battery and defect cover running well past that point, instead of leaving the owner to pay full price at an authorised service centre.
Screen & back-glass reality
The most expensive crack in the Indian smartphone market.
A cracked iPhone screen or shattered back glass is, consistently, the costliest single repair category in the smartphone segment — because both are imported, precision-fitted assemblies priced through Apple's authorised service network.
Back-glass damage
A shattered rear panel on recent iPhones often requires replacing the rear housing as a unit, which is why back-glass repairs can cost nearly as much as a front-screen repair.
A screen and accidental damage (ADLD) tier, included as part of an extended protection plan, is specifically designed to absorb these costs — read more on our mobile screen protection plan page.
Water-resistant, not waterproof
IP68 is a lab rating, not a lifetime guarantee.
iPhones carry an IP68 water-resistance rating, tested to survive specific depths for specific durations under controlled lab conditions — not permanently sealed against water in daily life. Monsoon rain, a drop into a pool, or repeated humidity over years can degrade the seals behind that rating, and once liquid reaches internal components, Apple's standard warranty does not cover it. Liquid damage is one of the most common and most expensive accidental claims an iPhone owner can face, which is why liquid damage cover is a standard inclusion in most extended protection plans.
Resale-value protection
A well-kept iPhone sells for noticeably more.
Buyers on resale platforms check screen condition and battery health first — a documented protection plan affects what a used iPhone is worth.
Screen condition
Highest-weighted factor
Battery health
Checked in Settings before purchase
Service history
Documented repairs reassure buyers
Which plan fits
Extended warranty, or extended warranty plus ADLD.
Partners typically offer two tiers: an extended-warranty-only plan, and a combo plan that adds screen and liquid damage cover. See our mobile screen protection plan page for ADLD detail, or the mobile protection plan hub to compare against Samsung and Android.
Frequently asked questions
iPhone extended warranty, answered.
Does AppleCare cover battery degradation after the first year?
AppleCare+ covers battery replacement only if the battery's capacity drops below 80% of its original design capacity, and only within the AppleCare+ term purchased. Once that window closes, battery degradation from normal daily charging cycles over 2 to 3 years is treated as out-of-warranty wear, not a covered defect.
How much does an out-of-warranty iPhone screen or back-glass replacement cost in India?
Out-of-warranty screen and back-glass replacement is one of the costliest repairs in the smartphone category in India, because iPhone displays and glass panels are imported assemblies tied to authorised service pricing. An extended protection plan is designed to absorb that cost instead of the owner paying the full amount at the time of the accident.
Are iPhones waterproof?
No. iPhones carry an IP68 water-resistance rating, tested under controlled lab conditions for specific depths and durations, not a waterproof guarantee for everyday use. Liquid damage from pools, rain, or accidental drops into water is common and is excluded from Apple's standard warranty.
Does a protection plan help when reselling an iPhone?
Yes. A documented protection plan, paired with an undamaged screen and a healthy battery, is one of the strongest factors buyers check before paying resale value for a used iPhone, since replacement screens and degraded batteries both reduce resale price significantly.
Which iPhone models does this cover?
Coverage through Assurify's partner network is built around the iPhones currently in wide use in India — the iPhone 15 series, iPhone 16 series, and iPhone SE — with extended warranty and ADLD combo options depending on the partner.
Can I add a protection plan after buying my iPhone?
Many partners allow protection plans to be added within a short window after purchase, though exact eligibility and timing vary by merchant. Talk to us and we will point you to the right partner or process.
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