Major Battery Boost Expected for iPhone 16 Models, Sources Say
The release of the iPhone 16 series is still a few months away, so new rumors about the expected battery sizes of the upcoming models are emerging. According to X (formerly Twitter) tipster Majin Bu, both the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro are speculated to have much larger batteries compared to the iPhone 15. On the flip side, it has been suggested that the iPhone 16 Plus could opt for a smaller battery than its predecessor.
In addition, the tip shows a significant change in the iPhone 16 Pro Max, as it will adopt a standard rectangular battery, which is different from the L-shaped battery of the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
As for the claimed battery capacity, Bu notes that the iPhone 16 has a 3,561mAh battery compared to the iPhone 15’s 3,349mAh unit. Although the capacity of the iPhone 16 Plus version drops dramatically to 4,006 mAh from 4,383 mAh. current model. The iPhone 16 Pro Max may also get a larger battery in the form of a 4,676 mAh unit.
It raises eyebrows to consider why Apple could decide to reduce the capacity of the iPhone 16 Plus. However, it’s important to remember that these are just rumors at the moment, and it’s wise to take them with a grain of salt until more concrete information emerges or the devices are in the hands of users.
Nevertheless, future iPhone 16 models are expected to bring a number of features to the Pro models, including native AI capabilities and a rumored “capture button”. These new iPhone 16 models are expected later in September this year.
