The iPhone 16 promises to bring obvious upgrades in battery technology compared to previous generations of iPhones.
According to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the use of a metal case for the iPhone battery will help increase energy density, thereby extending the use time.
In a post on X (the platform formerly Twitter), Ming-Chi Kuo said that switching to stainless steel cases for iPhone batteries will help increase energy density of the battery from 5 to 10% while still ensuring safety and meeting the new EU regulations.
Ming-Chi Kuo predicts that the iPhone 16 Pro Max will be the first iPhone to benefit from the new battery case.
At the end of 2023, an image of an iPhone 16 Pro battery with a metal case was leaked, and recently, The Information revealed details of the original effort a Apple aims to simplify iPhone battery replacement starting with the iPhone 16.
Image of the battery allegedly from the iPhone 16 Pro
The current method of replacing iPhone batteries is quite complicated, involving removing the adhesive strips with tweezers. If these adhesive strips are torn In this process, additional steps are required to use heat or solvent to remove the adhesive
The new EU law requires smartphone manufacturers to ensure users can replace the battery themselves with easy tools by 2025. Apple intends to achieve this by using electrical irritation adhesive separation technology.
This technology allows users to use low-voltage current to quickly disassemble the battery instead of complex patches. This new battery replacement method is expected to launch on at least one iPhone 16 model later this year and can be applied to all sessions version of the iPhone 17 next year.