Compared to its predecessors, Apple's upcoming iPhone 16 series is expected to feature larger battery capacities, with the exception of the iPhone 16 Plus, which is rumored to have a smaller battery than its previous iteration. This information comes from the Chinese Weibo leaker OvO欧欧奕奕奕奕宝宝宝宝酱酱OvO.
The details about the iPhone 16 battery capacity released by the leaker align with the information previously shared by "MaJinBu" on X, but it's important to note that the latter omitted data about the iPhone 16 Pro model. This is also the first time we've gotten a comprehensive view of the changes to the iPhone 16 battery capacity from this leak.
Data indicates that the battery capacities of the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be larger than their predecessors, but the battery capacity of the iPhone 16 Plus is purportedly set to decrease compared to the iPhone 15 Plus.
It's currently unclear why this discrepancy exists, as aside from size differences, the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are expected to feature identical functionalities. One possibility is that, due to efficiency improvements in other areas, the reduction in capacity may be negligible. On the other hand, by decreasing the capacity, Apple might be attempting to differentiate the iPhone 16 Plus from the iPhone 16 Pro Max to attract consumers to the premium features (and prices) of its top-tier model.
| iPhone 15 Series (2023) | iPhone 16 Series (2024) | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3,349 mAh | 3,561 mAh | +6% |
| Plus | 4,383 mAh | 4,006 mAh |
| Pro | 3,274 mAh | 3,355 mAh |
| Pro Max | 4,422 mAh | 4,676 mAh |
When the iPhone 14 Plus was introduced into Apple's smartphone lineup to replace the iPhone 13 mini, it offered consumers the opportunity to have a device with the same 6.7-inch display as the iPhone 14 Pro Max without the hefty price tag. Additionally, the iPhone 14 Plus boasted a larger battery capacity than the iPhone 14 Pro Max, allowing Apple to claim "our longest battery life ever" for the device in the market.
However, with the arrival of the iPhone 15 series, Apple increased the battery capacity of the iPhone 15 Pro Max, making it the largest battery ever used in an iPhone.
Rumors also suggest that this year's iPhone 16 Pro Max will feature a longer 30-hour battery life (compared to 29 hours for the iPhone 15 Pro Max). Furthermore, it's expected that the displays of the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be slightly larger. If Apple indeed intends to reduce the battery capacity of the iPhone 16 Plus, the gap between these two models will widen further. The iPhone 16 series is expected to be released in the fall.
