Apple’s upcoming iPhone 16 lineup will characteristic larger battery capacities in comparison with previous-generation fashions aside from the iPhone 16 Plus, which could have a smaller battery than its predecessor.
That is in accordance with the Chinese language Weibo-based leaker OvO Baby Sauce OvO, a comparatively new supply of provide chain leaks with an as-yet unproven observe file for accuracy.
The iPhone 16 battery capability particulars posted by the Weibo leaker match figures previously shared on X by “Majin Bu,” with the notable addition of a determine for the iPhone 16 Professional mannequin, which Majin Bu omitted. That makes this leak the primary time now we have been supplied with alleged iPhone 16 battery capability modifications throughout the board.
The figures present that the ‌iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Professional,‌ and iPhone 16 Professional Max will characteristic bigger batteries than their predecessors, however the ‌iPhone 16‌ Plus is allegedly going through a discount by way of battery capability in comparison with the iPhone 15 Plus.
Why that will be the case is not clear, since aside from the dimensions distinction, each the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 16 Plus are anticipated to have an equivalent characteristic set. One chance is that the capability discount seems to be negligible in actual phrases because of effectivity enhancements in different areas. However, by decreasing capability, Apple may very well be making an attempt to maximise differentiation between the iPhone 16 Plus and the iPhone 16 Professional Max in an try and nudge prospects towards the premium options (and costs) of its high tier mannequin.
| iPhone 15 Lineup (2023) | iPhone 16 Lineup (2024) | % Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Standard] | 3,349 mAh | 3,561 mAh | +6% |
| Plus | 4,383 mAh | 4,006 mAh | -9% |
| Professional | 3,274 mAh | 3,355 mAh | +2.5 |
| Professional Max | 4,422 mAh | 4,676 mAh | +5% |
When the iPhone 14 Plus was launched into Apple’s smartphone lineup to interchange the iPhone 13 mini, it gave prospects the chance to personal a tool with the identical 6.7-inch show because the iPhone 14 Professional Max with out paying a premium. As well as, the iPhone 14 Plus additionally had the benefit of a bigger capability battery than the iPhone 14 Professional Max, permitting Apple to market the machine as that includes “our longest battery life.“
Nonetheless, with the arrival of the iPhone 15 collection, Apple elevated the battery capability of the iPhone 15 Professional Max to make it the most important battery ever utilized in an iPhone.
In line with another rumor, this yr’s ‌iPhone 16 Professional‌ Max will boast a good larger 30-hour-plus battery life (in comparison with 29 hours for the iPhone 15 Professional Max). Not solely that, each the iPhone 16 Professional and iPhone 16 Professional Max are anticipated to have slightly larger displays. If Apple does intend to scale back the battery within the iPhone 16 Plus, it might widen the hole additional between the 2 tiers. The iPhone 16 lineup is anticipated to be introduced within the fall.
