The battery capacity of the upcoming iPhone 16 family was revealed today, but keep in mind that the source doesn't have a great track record for accuracy, so take this information with a higher dose of skepticism than we would normally recommend.
The iPhone 16 is said to have a 3,561 mAh cell, 6% larger than its predecessor, while the iPhone 16 Plus appears to be making do with a 4,006 mAh battery, which is 9% smaller than what was on the iPhone 15 Plus. To play with it. It's not uncommon for a new model to have a slightly smaller battery, but it's also not something that happens very often.
On the Pro side of the fence, the iPhone 16 Pro is rumored to come with a 3,355 mAh cell, 2.5% larger than its predecessor, while the Pro Max will allegedly have a 4,676 mAh battery, 5% larger. From iPhone 15 Pro. Max.
This is the first time the battery capacity of all four iPhone 16 models has been leaked, and the numbers match a previous rumour, although that rumor omitted the iPhone 16 Pro.
Regarding the iPhone 16 Plus' smaller battery, realistically, this size difference could be mitigated by efficiency improvements in the SoC, display, or both, so even if this works, there's probably no reason to panic.
The iPhone 16 family is expected to be introduced next September at Apple's annual device launch event.