Is it safe/smart to replace your iPhone 5c battery without a professional?

A Couple months ago, I purchased a blue iPhone 5c. Everything was okay except for the battery life. Certain apps I use kill my battery. At any given moment, my battery percentage will go from 100% to 1%. Should I change the battery or buy a new iPhone?

Make an appointment at the genius bar and get the battery replaced by Apple (they will test it and tell you if the problem is the battery or something else).
Apple does not sell iPhone parts. It is not possible for you to buy a genuine, new iPhone battery to install yourself. You can buy stolen parts, salvaged parts, or counterfeit parts. That's it. If you attempt to replace the battery yourself, Apple will not touch your phone under any circumstances, either in or out of warranty, ever again.

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