Xiaomi is currently among the top smartphone brands in India. The company is now looking to secure its foothold in the country by building a robust and easy-to-access service network. Earlier this year, it introduced the Xiaomi Service+ app. Customers can book repairs, check spare part prices, absolve any queries over chat, and book installation appointments and demos for their devices on this app.
Now, the brand has announced a new battery replacement program for all of its smartphones in India. Under the initiative, consumers can get their Xiaomi and Redmi device’s battery checked at the Mi Service Centre. If the battery turns out to have a lower than advised health, users can get it replaced by paying a nominal amount starting from just Rs. 499. The prices for the battery would obviously vary from model to model and would likely be a bit more pricy for older devices due to production issues.
Nonetheless, the initiative is a good step from the brand toward increasing the life and usability of their devices. As we know, modern smartphones use lithium-ion batteries which degrade over time. With older devices, users experience the battery draining faster than usual. This in turn causes the smartphone to offer decreased overall performance as the SoC usually starts throttling in instances of fast battery drain. So getting a new battery will not only give you better battery life but can also return some of the lost performance over the years.
To check the nearest authorized Mi service center from your location (in India), you can follow this link. Other than that, you can also use the Xiaomi Service+ app to book a battery replacement appointment or check the prices of the battery for your device.
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