Comparison: iPhone warranties from Apple, carriers, third-parties, and free credit card coverage

As pre-orders for the iPhone X are right around the corner and you also might be considering buying more Apple devices for yourself or others in the coming months, it’s a good time to take a fresh look at how Apple’s standard warranty and its extended warranty stack up. We’ll also look at third-party options and free credit card benefits you may already have.
Along with the iPhone 8 and iPhone X announcements, Apple raised its prices for AppleCare+ as well as its repairs o