Despite the small size, Apple always makes changes to the batteries of its iPhones from one generation to the next. History may repeat itself this year with the iPhone 16. variations of all models. This is how they tell it leader on Weibowhich managed to complete the list of estimated capacities of the four expected models.
In addition, all the numbers proposed in the leak are consistent with previous news about the iPhone 16 battery. The general trend is as follows: almost all cells increase their capacitysomething that has been repeated for months in rumors and minor leaks.
Unfortunately, not all published data will make fans of the company smile. Apple would decide reduce battery capacity in one of the base models. And not a little, since it is the battery that differs the most of all those identified.
What will the iPhone 16 batteries be like?
According to the above-mentioned source, these will be iPhone 16 battery capacity.
- iPhone 16: 3561 mAh (+6%)
- iPhone 16 Plus: 4006 mAh (-8.6%)
- iPhone 16 Pro: 3355 mAh (+2.47%)
- iPhone 16 Pro Max: 4676 mAh (+5.7%)
Percentages in the list show estimated the difference that will be with the current generation iPhone 15. This year’s dynamics will be an increase in cell capacity in all models except iPhone 16 plus. This will undergo the greatest variations and, coincidentally, This is the only one that reduces the mAh amount compared to the previous generation.
More battery, but also more autonomy?
These estimated figures, if they turn out to be true, They do not necessarily imply an increase or decrease in autonomy. To make an informed conclusion, it’s important to take into account the other part of the equation: the power consumption of the components Apple is putting into the iPhone 16.
The proof of this is the screen. A previous leak claimed that the Pro models will have slightly larger panels, and this change could lead to three different scenarios:
- The screen consumes more, but the capacity of the new battery compensates for this, resulting in similar autonomy.
- The panel consumes more and the increase in battery does not compensate for this, which results in less autonomy.
- The screen is more efficient, so it consumes the same amount – despite being larger – or even less than the previous model. In this case, an increase in battery capacity will mean improved autonomy compared to the iPhone 15.
That’s why, than iPhone 16 batteries The changes currently cannot be related to an increase or decrease in battery life compared to the iPhone 15, since other variables are still a mystery.
On the other hand, it is important to emphasize that this is a leak. These are plausible numbers and They complement the rest of the information well. which have appeared in recent months. But until the device hits stores after the summer, nothing can be taken for granted.
Source: Hiper Textual
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