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iPhone 16 Pro models to get major battery boost
Top 3 Key Points:
- iPhone 16 Pro to see a 9.25% battery capacity increase.
- iPhone 16 Pro Max to gain a 5.74% boost in battery capacity.
- Both models support faster wired and wireless charging.
The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are expected to feature significantly larger batteries compared to their predecessors. Notably, the smaller iPhone 16 Pro is set to receive the most substantial increase, according to recent leaks.
A reliable leaker on the Chinese social media platform Weibo, Instant Digital, shared the battery capacities for the upcoming models: 3,577 mAh for the iPhone 16 Pro and 4,676 mAh for the iPhone 16 Pro Max. This means the larger model’s capacity matches previous rumors, while the smaller model shows a bigger jump.
Battery capacity, measured in milliampere-hours (mAh), indicates how much charge a battery can hold. A higher mAh rating means longer battery life. Here’s a comparison of the battery capacities:
| Model | iPhone 15 Pros (2023) | iPhone 16 Pros (2024) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone 15 Pro | 3,274 mAh | 3,577 mAh | +9.25% |
| iPhone 15 Pro Max | 4,422 mAh | 4,676 mAh | +5.74% |
The iPhone 16 Pro shows the biggest improvement with a 9.25% increase (303 mAh). The iPhone 16 Pro Max also sees a notable 5.74% increase (254 mAh). Combined with efficiency improvements, these increases should provide longer usage times on a single charge.
There’s a rumor that the iPhone 16 Pro Max will boast over 30 hours of battery life, compared to the iPhone 15 Pro Max’s 29 hours. Additionally, the new iPhones are expected to use stacked battery technology, which increases energy density and battery lifespan.
Both models are rumored to support 40W wired fast charging and 20W MagSafe wireless charging. For context, the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro support up to 27W wired charging and up to 15W wireless charging with official MagSafe chargers.