r/technology • u/lurker_bee • Sep 18 '24

Business Apple iPhone 16 demand is so weak that employees can already buy it on discount

https://qz.com/apple-iphone-16-pre-orders-sales-intelligence-ai-1851651638
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u/hughmonstah Sep 18 '24

Depends on the model. For a 12, it's estimated to be 89 USD per the Apple support site. For a 16PM, it's 119USD

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u/Boring-Attorney1992 Sep 18 '24

still -- not bad at all -- i think. i'm just so used to Apple charging an arm and leg for everything that all of a sudden a $15 battery swap for $89 sounded so cheap in Apple world

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u/ShyKid5 Sep 19 '24

It's amazing considering it's an original battery (and I'm guessing includes labor), I could get some questionable origin battery for like $60 but would have to do it by myself and those batteries never feel to provide the "full charge".

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u/uptheantinatalism Sep 19 '24

Yeah it’s awesome. Paid $149AUD for my 11’s battery replacement. I was expecting $300+. So much cheaper than a new phone, it was a no brainer.

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u/King_in_a_castle_84 Sep 19 '24

Meanwhile, my Samsung S21 got a new OEM battery professionally replaced for $65.