New data has revealed the exact battery capacities of Apple’s newest iPhone 16 Series.
The iPhone 16, 16 Plus, and 16 Pro Max boast a roughly six percent boost in battery capacity, while the iPhone 16 Pro takes it a bit further with a ~nine percent increase.
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iPhone 16
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iPhone 16 Pro Max
Blog do iPhone uncovered the info through documents from Brazilian regulatory agency, Anatel. They further explained that these documents have been released even before the iPhone 16 unveiling.
Such documents are crucial for certifications before new devices can be sold in the country.
Comparison: iPhone 16 vs iPhone 15 battery capacities
| 2024 iPhone 16 Series |
Battery capacity (mAh) |
2023 iPhone 15 Series |
Battery capacity (mAh) |
Increase (%) |
| iPhone 16 |
3,561 |
iPhone 15 |
3,349 |
6.34% |
| iPhone 16 Plus |
4,674 |
iPhone 15 Plus |
4,383 |
6.64% |
| iPhone 16 Pro |
3,582 |
iPhone 15 Pro |
3,274 |
9.40% |
| iPhone 16 Pro Max |
4,685 |
iPhone 15 Pro Max |
4,422 |
5.95% |
These gains are primarily attributed to a combination of Apple’s new A18 and A18 Pro chips, built on a more efficient 3nm process, and improved thermal management.
| Model |
Video Playback |
Streaming Video |
Audio Playback |
| iPhone 16 |
22 hours |
18 hours |
80 hours |
| iPhone 16 Plus |
27 hours |
24 hours |
100 hours |
| iPhone 16 Pro |
27 hours |
22 hours |
85 hours |
| iPhone 16 Pro Max |
33 hours |
29 hours |
105 hours |
| iPhone 15 |
20 hours |
16 hours |
80 hours |
| iPhone 15 Plus |
26 hours |
20 hours |
100 hours |
| iPhone 15 Pro |
23 hours |
20 hours |
75 hours |
| iPhone 15 Pro Max |
29 hours |
25 hours |
95 hours |
Source (Blog do iPhone) (MacRumors)