🇮🇳 India Price (At Launch)

• AppleCare+ (2 Years): ₹15,000 – ₹20,000 (approx)
• With Theft & Loss: ₹22,000 – ₹25,000 (approx)

👉 Based on global pricing:

• $199 (standard plan)
• $299 (theft & loss plan)

⚠️ Note: This plan is no longer available for purchase in 2026.

🔑 Key Features

• Accidental Damage Coverage
  Covers drops, cracked screen, back glass, and liquid damage
• Limited Repairs (Older Policy)
  Up to 2 accidental damage claims in 2 years
• Service Fees (Typical)
  • Screen repair: ~₹2,500
  • Other damage: ~₹8,000–₹9,000
• 2-Year Coverage
  Extends warranty to 24 months
• Battery Service Included
  Free battery replacement if battery health <80%
• 24/7 Apple Support
  Direct access to Apple experts
• Express Replacement Service
  Replacement device if repair is not possible

🔐 Theft & Loss Option

• Covers lost or stolen device
• Up to 2 incidents per year
• Replacement with additional fee (~₹20,000+)

⏱️ Eligibility

• Must be purchased:
  • At time of buying iPhone
  • Or within 60 days of purchase

⚠️ Important (2026)

• iPhone XS Max is a 2018 model
• Now considered vintage (limited service support)
• AppleCare+ cannot be purchased now

👍 Why It Was Useful

• OLED display + glass body → very expensive repairs
• AppleCare+ reduced repair costs significantly
• Added peace of mind

📌 Simple Summary

AppleCare+ for iPhone XS Max cost around ₹15K–₹20K in India and worked like insurance + extended warranty, covering accidental damage at low service fees. However, due to the phone’s age, it is no longer available for new users today.