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The last time I tried to replace a battery the phone (a Nexus 5) was never the same—I broke one of the small plastic tabs in the case, which I think led to a poor antenna connection. If the phone isn't designed for it, it's easy to mess something up like that.

Apple does seem to be doing a better job than most of the Android OEMs at ensuring longevity.

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I've brought two iPhones in for battery replacement and both times my phone left with additional issues. One issue required replacing the phone. The other was a minor annoyance with the screen.

Yup I only have done this once for my iPhone 6+. I left with more issues and returned to apple store. Apple replaced the entire internals from screen to motherboard. The only thing that was old was the aluminum casing.

If you have the battery replaced using the official channels you have warranty, both on the new battery and the repair.

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