Recent rumors suggest that the upcoming iPhone 15 lineup will feature significantly larger batteries across all models, potentially resulting in longer battery life compared to the iPhone 14 series. According to an alleged Foxconn worker speaking to ITHome, the iPhone 15 is said to have an 18% larger battery, the iPhone 15 Plus and iPhone 15 Pro a 14% larger battery, and the iPhone 15 Pro Max a 12% larger battery.
Here are the rumored battery capacities for each iPhone 15 model:
- iPhone 15: 3,877mAh (vs 3,279mAh on iPhone 14)
- iPhone 15 Plus: 4,912mAh (vs 4,325mAh on iPhone 14 Plus)
- iPhone 15 Pro: 3,650mAh (vs 3,200mAh on iPhone 14 Pro)
- iPhone 15 Pro Max: 4,852mAh (vs 4,323mAh on iPhone 14 Pro Max)
While this is the first battery-related rumor for the iPhone 15 lineup, it aligns with expectations given the efficiency improvements typically associated with Apple’s new chipsets. The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are rumored to inherit the A16 Bionic chip from the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, while the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are likely to feature the more efficient A17 Bionic chip.
In addition to improved battery life, reports suggest that the iPhone 15 Pro models may include a reverse wireless charging feature, allowing them to wirelessly charge other Apple devices. This, coupled with the rumored battery upgrades, could further differentiate the Pro models from the standard iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus.
It’s important to note that EU regulations are expected to require USB-C ports on all iPhone 15 models, meaning that existing Apple Lightning cables will not be compatible for charging.
Furthermore, there are reports that the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will come with 256GB of storage as the base configuration, while the standard iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are expected to retain their predecessor’s storage options, omitting the 128GB base configuration.
As the rumored September launch of the iPhone 15 lineup approaches, the repetition of these rumors adds further credibility to the possibility of these features and improvements being present in Apple’s next-generation iPhones.
