The most common repairs covered by SquareTrade and AppleCare+ for the iPhone 15 Pro Max include:
Cracked Screen
- SquareTrade covers screen repairs with a $50 deductible per incident[1]- AppleCare+ has a lower $29 deductible for screen repairs[5]
Water Damage
- Both SquareTrade and AppleCare+ cover liquid damage and water exposure[1][2]Battery Failure
- SquareTrade and AppleCare+ will replace the battery if it fails[1]Charging Port Repair
- Both plans cover issues with the charging port and connectivity[1]Speaker/Audio Failure
- Repairs for speaker and audio problems are included under both warranties[1]The key differences are:
- SquareTrade covers up to 4 incidents per plan term, while AppleCare+ limits to 2 incidents per 12-month period[5]
- SquareTrade allows repairs at any store, while AppleCare+ requires using Apple authorized providers[2]
- AppleCare+ has lower deductibles for screen repairs and other incidents[5]
So in summary, both plans provide comprehensive coverage for the most common iPhone repairs, with SquareTrade offering more incidents but higher deductibles compared to AppleCare+. The choice depends on your repair needs and willingness to use Apple's repair channels.
Citations:[1] https://buybackboss.com/squaretrade-vs-applecare/
[2] https://simplyfixable.com/blog-detail/an-overview-is-applecare-worth-the-investment-for-your-apple-devices
[3] https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/4n6pka/applecare_vs_squaretrade/
[4] https://www.ipadforums.net/threads/applecare-plus-versus-squaretrade.68028/page-2
[5] https://www.appledystopia.com/reviews/applecare-vs-squaretrade-page-1/