iPhone 16 Pro & Pro Max Battery Capacities Unveiled in Latest Leak

With the iPhone 16 expected to be unveiled in about a month, leaks are ramping up for Apple’s 2024 flagship phone. New information has emerged regarding the battery capacities of the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models.

According to well-known tipster Instant Digital (via MacRumors), the iPhone 16 Pro will feature a 3,577mAh battery, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max will boast a larger 4,676mAh battery. For comparison, the iPhone 15 Pro has a 3,274mAh battery, and the iPhone 15 Pro Max has a 4,422mAh battery. This indicates a significant increase in battery size for the new models, especially for the Pro variant.

Previously, another leak had suggested the same 4,676mAh capacity for the iPhone 16 Pro Max, while the iPhone 16 Pro was rumored to have a 3,355mAh battery. This latest information suggests a more substantial increase in battery size for the Pro model.

It’s important to note that battery capacities may have evolved as Apple refined the designs of the new phones. This could explain the discrepancies in the numbers from various leaks.

The impact of these increased battery capacities on battery life remains uncertain. Both the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max are rumored to have larger screens this year, measuring up to 6.3 inches and 6.9 inches, respectively. This increase in screen size might influence battery performance.

Our reviews of the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max indicate that the current models can last about a day with general use. It seems likely that the new models will still require overnight charging for most users.

Apple has yet to announce a launch event for September, but that’s the month when the new iPhones are typically unveiled. We also expect to see reveals for the Apple Watch 10 and the Apple Watch Ultra 3 at the same event.