Apple has not brought major innovations this year with the new iPhone 16 models (maybe only camera control), but has taken an important step in battery life. The capacity of the iPhone 16 battery is higher compared to all previous generations, ensuring a significantly extended life. For example, new iPhone 16 Pro models can work up to 10 hours more than iPhone 15 Pro when listening to music.
The capacity of the iPhone 16 battery depending on the model, compared to the iPhone 15.
iPhone 16: 3.561 mAh, creștere de 6,3%.
iPhone 16 Plus: 4.674 mAh, creștere de 6,6%.
iPhone 16 Pro: 3.582 mAh, creștere de 9,4%.
iPhone 16 Pro Max: 4.685 mAh, creștere de 6%.
The capacity of the iPhone 16 Pro battery has the highest growth, registering a jump of almost 10%, while the other models had an improvement of about 6%. So, if you have iPhone 14 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro, this 10% jump battery life could be a reason for upgrade.
In addition, the new A18 and A18 Pro processors, together with the thermal improvements, contribute to an increased autonomy, the most visible results being the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.
The autonomy of new iPhone 16 models is also reflected in performance figures:
- iPhone 16: 22 hours of video playback, 18 hours of video streaming, 80 hours of audio.
- iPhone 16 Plus: 27 hours of video playback, 24 hours of video streaming, 100 hours of audio.
- iPhone 16 Pro: 27 hours of video playback, 22 hours of video streaming, 85 hours of audio.
- iPhone 16 Pro Max: 33 hours of video playback, 29 hours of video streaming, 105 hours of audio.
By comparison, the iPhone 15 models had a lower autonomy:
- iPhone 15: 20 hours of video playback, 16 hours of video streaming, 80 hours of audio.
- iPhone 15 Plus: 26 hours of video playback, 20 hours of video streaming, 100 hours of audio.
- iPhone 15 Pro: 23 hours of video playback, 20 hours of video streaming, 75 hours of audio.
- iPhone 15 Pro Max: 29 hours of video playback, 25 hours of video streaming, 95 hours of audio.
Related: Is the iPhone 16 Pro battery consumed very quickly?
All iPhone 16 models support faster Magsafe charging, but you need to use the new Magsafe charger from Apple, along with a 30W adapter to benefit from the fastest wireless charging speeds. We find out from the specifications of the new Magsafe charger that they can charge the iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro battery in 50% in just 30 minutes if a 30W USB -C adapter is used. Apple also states that new iPhone 16 devices can be uploaded by up to 45W via USB-C.
In conclusion, in addition to the high performances it provides, the capacity of the iPhone 16 battery and its life extends, is an advantage compared to the previous models, which could cause you to upgrade.
