Leaks suggest iPhone 16 battery upgrades – except for one model • iPhone in Canada Blog

As anticipation builds for Apple's next iPhone release, leaks suggest significant changes to battery capacities, with one model seeing a surprising reduction.

According to leaks from Weibo based source OvO baby sauce OvO (above MacRumors), the upcoming iPhone 16 series will see an increase in battery sizes on most models, with the exception of the iPhone 16 Plus.

Although this leak comes from a relatively new source, it falls in line with Majin Bu's previous speculations about

While the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are expected to have larger batteries, the iPhone 16 Plus could see a drop compared to its predecessor, the iPhone 15 Plus.

The reason for this reduction remains unclear. Some speculate that this could be a strategy to differentiate between models and drive customers toward premium features and pricing.

In previous releases, Apple has strategically adjusted battery capacities to influence consumer decisions. For example, the iPhone 14 Plus offered a larger battery than its higher-priced counterpart, the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

However, with the iPhone 15 series, Apple has increased battery capacities, setting new records for iPhone lifespan.

Rumors about the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro Max suggest an even longer battery life, surpassing that of its predecessor by an hour. Additionally, both the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are expected to have slightly larger displays.