Speculation surrounding the upcoming iPhone 16 lineup continues to heat up. According to MacRumors, citing a Chinese informant with an unproven track record, Apple may be planning to increase the battery capacity for three out of the four iPhone 16 models.
Battery Boost for Some, But Not All?
The report claims that the standard iPhone 16 and both “firmware” models (possibly referring to Pro and Pro Max) will receive battery capacity upgrades. However, the news isn’t so good for the larger iPhone 16 Plus. Not only will it reportedly miss out on a battery bump, but its capacity might actually be reduced by almost 10% compared to the iPhone 15 Plus.
The specific battery capacity figures and comparisons to the iPhone 15 are listed in a table within the report. However, MacRumors advises healthy skepticism due to the unknown credibility of the source.
A Downgrade That Raises Questions
As you can see from the table above, the report claims a significant concern – a decrease in battery capacity for the iPhone 16 Plus seems illogical, especially without a clear explanation like component shortages.
Taking Rumors with a Grain of Salt
As with any rumor, it’s important to approach this information with caution. Apple typically keeps details about unreleased devices close to the vest, and unproven sources can be unreliable.
We’ll likely have to wait for more reliable leaks or official announcements from Apple to get a clearer picture of the iPhone 16 lineup’s features, including battery capacities.
