I recently bought a refurbished iPhone 13 mini from Green Gadgets, which was advertised as having a new battery. However, when I checked the parts and services history in the iOS settings, it indicated that the battery was replaced in June 2025 and labeled as “used.” According to Apple, a “used” battery typically means it was taken from another iPhone. This leads me to believe that while it may be a genuine Apple battery, it is not new.
Furthermore, I have discovered that it is common practice for refurbishing shops to reset or spoof battery health, allowing applications like Coconut Battery to display manipulated BMS (Battery Management System) data. Currently, Coconut Battery shows that the battery was manufactured in October 2023 and has a health of 103% with 0 charge cycles. It seems improbable that a battery sourced from another device would genuinely show 0 cycles, which raises the concern that it might be a degraded battery with its BMS data reset.
Has anyone else experienced something similar? I would consider purchasing a new iPhone mini if Apple still offered them. Additionally, I noticed discrepancies in the battery manufacturer listed by different tools: Coconut Battery reports it as Huapo Technology, while u3tools identifies it as Simplo.
In hindsight, I wish I had opted for the less expensive version without a new battery and sent it to Apple for an official replacement. If I decide to keep this device, I wonder if Apple would replace the battery, even if I’m willing to pay, given that it has likely been replaced by a third-party repairer. Many thanks for any insights you can provide.
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