Xiaomi Battery Replacement Program Announced, Offers Batteries Starting At Just ₹499

Last Updated on June 14, 2022 by Anu Joy

Xiaomi has introduced a battery replacement program for its smartphone users in India. It is something new for the Indian audience and is very much like the screen replacement program offered by manufacturers. You can get your smartphone checked at the nearest Mi service centre and get its battery replaced at affordable prices.

Xiaomi, Redmi, and Mi branded smartphones will be serviced under this scheme. However, the brand hasn’t mentioned anything about its sub-brand POCO. Xiaomi says you can get the battery replaced for as low as ₹499. Normally, a battery replacement costs upwards of ₹2,000 in India. Upper mid-range and flagship smartphone battery replacement could be an expensive affair. By announcing this scheme, Xiaomi is attempting to gain more trust from its users and prospective customers by assuring them of affordable after-sales service. 

Smartphone batteries tend to degrade about 10 to 15 percent of their capacity every year. Also, fast charging may have negative effects on the battery and it might degrade even faster. A smartphone’s performance depends a lot on the battery’s health. Heavy tasks like gaming and video recording require a lot of juice from the battery. When your phone is running a weak battery under its hood, the software might throttle the performance and you may experience sluggishness while using it. Moreover, during intensive tasks, the battery may heat up more and lose charge faster. To avoid this and to provide a new lease of life to your ageing handset, it is essential to replace your battery. 

You can check for your nearest Mi authorised service centre via this link. Your device will be checked by professionals at the service centre. If the battery health is below the recommended value, you can opt for the replacement. Xiaomi’s battery replacement starts at ₹499 and could vary depending on the smartphone model. 

Earlier this year, Xiaomi introduced its Xiaomi Service+ app, which provides assistance over chat, nearby service centre details, spare parts prices, and more. Not just smartphones, this app offers services for TVs, laptops, and ecosystem products such as the Mi Robot vacuum and the Mi Water Purifier. Xiaomi is one of the top smartphone brands in India, and it keeps introducing interesting initiatives to improve its after-sales services.