Apple’s iPhone 16 series is expected to launch in September this year, and as the date approaches, more and more rumors are emerging about the upcoming devices. One of the latest leaks claims that the battery sizes of the iPhone 16 models will differ from their predecessors, with some getting bigger and one getting smaller.
Based on the information I managed to obtain, the new iPhone 16 will have a 3561 mAh battery, while the 16 plus should have a 4006 mAh battery and the 16 Pro Max, should be equipped with a 4676 mAh battery that is no longer L-shaped due to the redesign of the internal structure… pic.twitter.com/T7VuhQ6Brs
— Majin Bu (@MajinBuOfficial) February 7, 2024
The leak comes from Majin Bu, a leaker who has shared schematics of the iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16 Plus, and the iPhone 16 on X (formerly Twitter). According to the schematics, the iPhone 16 Pro Max will boast a 4,676mAh battery, which is 254mAh larger than the 4,422mAh battery of the iPhone 15 Pro Max. This makes sense, as the iPhone 16 Pro Max is rumored to have a bigger 6.9-inch display, up from 6.7-inch. The leaker also claims that the iPhone 16 Pro Max will have a rectangular battery, instead of the L-shaped battery of the previous model, due to an internal redesign.
On the other hand, the iPhone 16 Plus might see a reduction in battery size, from 4,383mAh to 4,006mAh, according to the leak. This could be because the iPhone 16 Plus will have the same 6.7-inch display as the iPhone 15 Plus, but will use a more power-efficient chip based on the N3E 3-nanometer node. The N3E chip is also expected to power the other iPhone 16 models, which could improve their performance and efficiency.
The iPhone 16, the base model of the series, is said to have a slightly bigger battery than the iPhone 15, from 3,349mAh to 3,561mAh. The iPhone 16 will also have the same 6.1-inch display as the current model.
However, Majin Bu’s credibility is questionable, as he has been wrong about some previous leaks. Therefore, it is advisable to take this leak with a grain of salt, until more reliable sources confirm or deny it.
Apart from the battery sizes, the iPhone 16 series is also expected to have some other changes and improvements. For instance, a recent rumor suggested that the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus will have a vertical camera layout, similar to the iPhone X, which could enable the recording of spatial video for the Vision Pro headset. These models are also likely to adopt the Action Button, a feature that debuted on the iPhone 15 Pro models, which replaces the mute switch.
The iPhone 16 series is also rumored to introduce a new Capture Button, a pressure-sensitive button that sits flush with the frame of the device, and allows users to take photos and videos with a camera-like feel. The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max could also have a periscope zoom lens, which would offer better optical zoom capabilities.
Moreover, Apple is reportedly planning to bring generative AI features to its new phones, which would allow users to create and edit content using artificial intelligence. These features could give the iPhone 16 series an edge over the top Android phones in the market.