Apple could increase battery capacity of iPhone 16 Pro models

Apple is expected to launch its iPhone 16 lineup later this year, consisting of four models. While the standard iPhone 16 variants are speculated to feature a refreshed design, the high-end Pro models are also expected to feature various upgrades in key areas like performance and charging speeds. A recently surfaced social media claim out of China suggests that Apple could potentially bump up the battery capacity of the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Battery capacity of iPhone 16 Pro models

According to a after As reported on Chinese social media platform Weibo by user Instant Digital (translated from Chinese), both iPhone 16 Pro models are expected to receive upgrades in terms of battery life. While the iPhone 16 Pro is expected to feature a 3,577mAh battery, the top-end iPhone 16 Pro Max could be fueled by a 4,676mAh battery.

While Apple doesn’t officially disclose the battery capacities of its iPhone models, it’s widely known that the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max feature 3,274mAh and 4,441mAh batteries, respectively.

If the claim turns out to be true, this would translate to a 9 percent larger battery for the Pro model, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max’s larger battery would have 5 percent more capacity. It’s unknown whether these numbers would translate to better battery life during real-world usage, however.

iPhone 16 Faster Charging Speeds

According to a report, iPhone 16 Pro models are also speculated to feature faster charging speeds. Currently, Apple has capped the charging speed for the entire iPhone 15 lineup at 20W. Using a compatible Apple-certified 20W or higher power adapter, all variants in the iPhone 15 lineup can reportedly charge up to 50 percent in 30 minutes.

However, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max could support up to 40W of wired fast charging, while MagSafe charging is also reportedly getting upgraded from 15W to 20W.