The battery is removed from the iPhone (Source: Apple)
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Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports that The iPhone 16 Pro Max will get a new battery with higher energy density than before, which means a longer lifespan if Apple keeps the battery the same size.
With mass production of the iPhone 16 expected to begin ahead of its September launch, most rumors have focused on the screen sizes and camera features of the lineup.
However, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that there will be a very radical battery upgrade, especially in the iPhone 16 Pro Max. In addition to the increased energy density of the battery cells, it will also be housed in stainless steel instead of the previous aluminum.
iPhone 16 Pro Max/Sunway is the main beneficiary of the new iPhone 16 Pro Max's improved battery energy densityhttps://t. co/m6mgOQatup
— (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) May 17, 2024
In his full Medium post about the report, Kuo says this could mean longer battery life. However, this could also mean the same battery life if Apple decides to use a smaller battery.
Apparently based on information from his supply chain sources, Kuo says Apple is changing the battery design to use a stainless steel case. Stainless steel is reported to dissipate heat worse than aluminum, but is stronger.
That's why Kuo says the new case will provide better protection for the battery and the iPhone overall. Additionally, the new battery case design is said to make the battery easier to remove, which helps Apple comply with EU regulations.
Kuo says that only the iPhone 16 Pro Max will receive the new battery. But it is expected that it will then be used across the entire 2025 iPhone 17 lineup.
This report may confirm the claimed leak in November 2023, although it was reported that it was about the iPhone 16 Pro. Photos from the alleged leak showed the same J-shaped battery as the current model, but it appeared to be encased in what's known as a “brushed metal case.”
In addition, in February 2024, there were dubious rumors that the iPhone 16 Plus would have an updated battery. However, in this case it was specifically stated that the phone's battery life would be reduced.
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