Highlights
- A Brazilian regulator, Anatel, disclosed the battery capacities for the iPhone 16 series
- iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max seeing the most significant gains.
- The iPhone 16 series supports faster 25W MagSafe charging and up to 45W over USB-C.
- iPhone 16 Pro Max L-Shaped Battery first look revealed.
Caption – iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max seeing the most significant upgrades in battery capacity. (Image – Apple)
Apple has always been secretive about battery capacities. This makes tech reporters work harder and often compels them to rely on unconventional sources to get the exact numbers of iPhone batteries.
Regulatory agency certifications and teardown videos are usually good ways to gather exact information when it comes to battery capacity.
In a recent development, a Brazilian regulator Anatel is being credited in multiple media reports for finally revealing the actual battery capacities of the iPhone 16 series.
Here’s what we know about the iPhone 16 series batteries now –
- iPhone 16 – 3,561 mAh (up 6.3 per cent)
- iPhone 16 Plus – 4,674 mAh (up 6.6 per cent)
- iPhone 16 Pro – 3,582 mAh (up 9.4 per cent)
- iPhone 16 Pro Max – 4,685 mAh (up 6 per cent)
The one reading of these battery capacities reveals that iPhone 16 Pros received the maximum upgrade with 16 Pro at 3,582 mAh being a 9.4 per cent increase and 16 Pro Max at 4,685 being a 6 per cent increase from previous generation models
The new A18 and A18 Pro chips and thermal improvements have also helped Apple with battery life upgrades.
The biggest improvements have been noticed in the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max.
- iPhone 16 – 22 hours video playback, 18 hours streaming video, 80 hours audio.
- iPhone 16 Plus – 27 hours of video playback, 24 hours of streaming video, 100 hours of audio.
- iPhone 16 Pro – 27 hours of video playback, 22 hours of streaming video, 85 hours of audio.
- iPhone 16 Pro Max – 33 hours of video playback, 29 hours of streaming video, 105 hours of audio.
- iPhone 15 – 20 hours video playback, 16 hours streaming video, 80 hours audio.
- iPhone 15 Plus – 26 hours of video playback, 20 hours of streaming video, 100 hours of audio.
- iPhone 15 Pro – 23 hours of video playback, 20 hours of streaming video, 75 hours of audio.
- iPhone 15 Pro Max – 29 hours of video playback, 25 hours of streaming video, and 95 hours of audio.
The fast chagrin of the iPhone 16 series is similar for all models.
The iPhone 16 models support the faster 25W MagSafe charging with Apple’s new MagSafe chargers and a 30W power adapter. The latest iPhones can also charge at up to 45W over USB-C.
The iPhone 16 series including the standard iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max, will be available for sale starting September 20.
First Look At The iPhone 16 Pro Max L-Shaped Battery
Caption – An image from the official teardown video of the iPhone 15 Pro Max by iFixit. (Image credit – iFixit)
On Majin Bu’s official website, there are two images recently uploaded. One of the iPhone 16 Pro Max and another of the iPhone 16 Plus.
Caption – iPhone 16 Plus inside look of the battery chamber. (Image credit – Majin Bu’s official website)
Caption – iPhone 16 Pro Max inside look of the battery chamber. (Image credit – Majin Bu’s official website)
The iPhone 16 Plus battery doesn’t have a metal casing. This suggests it might be exclusive to the more expensive models this year.
However, it is contradictory to an earlier leak that showed the base iPhone 16 with multiple protection layers on its battery. After that leak, it was believed that this change would be for all models.
The main benefit of the metal casing on the iPhone 16 Pro Max battery is better heat transfer.
Apple might have added this to meet EU regulations for easier battery replacements. However, the metal casing also makes the phone heavier. Since steel is heavier than aluminium, the extra weight might be noticeable even when carrying the iPhone 16 Pro Max daily.
The internal change in the iPhone 16 Pro Max suggests that the iPhone 16 Pro will also have a metal battery case.
Earlier reports showed a prototype with the same material. Hopefully, Apple will make this feature standard for all iPhone 17 models next year.
| Model | iPhone 15 battery capacity (mAh) | iPhone 16 battery capacity (mAh) | Percentage difference (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 3,349 | 3,561 | 6.34% |
| Plus | 4,383 | 4,674 | 6.64% |
| Pro | 3,274 | 3,582 | 9.40% |
| Pro Max | 4,422 | 4,685 | 5.95% |
FAQs
Q1. What are the battery capacities for the iPhone 16 series?
Answer. The battery capacities for the iPhone 16 series are as follows:
- iPhone 16: 3,561 mAh (up 6.3%)
- iPhone 16 Plus: 4,674 mAh (up 6.6%)
- iPhone 16 Pro: 3,582 mAh (up 9.4%)
- iPhone 16 Pro Max: 4,685 mAh (up 6%)
Q2. What are the charging capabilities of the iPhone 16 series?
Answer. The iPhone 16 series supports faster 25W MagSafe charging with Apple’s new MagSafe chargers and a 30W power adapter. Additionally, the latest iPhones can charge at up to 45W over USB-C.
Q3. How has battery life improved in the iPhone 16 series?
Answer. The iPhone 16 series has seen significant battery life improvements due to the new A18 and A18 Pro chips and thermal enhancements. For example:
- iPhone 16 Pro: 27 hours of video playback (up from 23 hours in iPhone 15 Pro)
- iPhone 16 Pro Max: 33 hours of video playback (up from 29 hours in iPhone 15 Pro Max)
Read More: iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max Battery Upgrade Hinted in New Leak
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