As a longtime iPhone user who doesn’t upgrade annually, you made the switch from the iPhone X to the iPhone 14 Pro, skipping the iPhone 15 series. However, you’re considering purchasing one of the iPhone 16 models this September, potentially opting for a non-Pro version and a larger screen size for the first time. The allure of the iPhone 16 Plus lies in its anticipated battery life, following the positive reception of its predecessors’ battery performance.
You’re concerned about recent leaks suggesting a smaller battery size for the iPhone 16 Plus compared to its predecessor, the iPhone 15 Plus. This discrepancy raises questions about the potential impact on battery life and why Apple would make such a decision.
Meanwhile, reports indicate that the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max will feature larger batteries, attributed to design changes to accommodate a periscope lens and a new Capture button. These alterations might necessitate a shift away from the L-shape batteries used in previous models.
The upcoming A18 Pro chips powering the iPhone 16 Pro models are expected to bring energy efficiency gains, further contributing to improved battery performance.
Regarding the iPhone 16 Plus, leaked information suggests a battery size of 4,006 mAh, notably smaller than the iPhone 15 Plus’s 4,383 mAh battery. This raises concerns about whether the iPhone 16 Plus can match the battery life of its predecessor or outperform the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Schematic images indicate potential changes in the iPhone 16 Plus’s battery placement and dimensions, possibly due to design alterations in the camera module and the introduction of the Capture button. However, it’s unclear why the battery would be narrower, prompting speculation about the logic board’s size and other internal components.
As February progresses, there may be further leaks and insights into the battery configurations of the iPhone 16 models, providing more clarity on their performance and design choices.
