Iphone 16 Pro Max to feature advanced battery technology

A well-known analyst shares fresh information about the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro Max series. This time, he focused on the batteries.

Ming-Chi Kuo, who has been providing behind-the-scenes information about Apple products for years, analyzed the iPhone 16 Pro Max. After examining the supply chain, he found that Apple equipped this smartphone with a battery featuring a higher Wh/kg ratio. This means that the battery will have a higher energy density.

A battery with higher energy density can be used in two ways. First, it is possible to increase its capacity without changing its size. Second, one can reduce the size of the battery while maintaining the same capacity, which allows for a thinner phone or the addition of extra components. There is also a third option, combining the advantages of the two previously mentioned. One can create a battery that is a bit smaller yet more capacious.

Higher energy density is also associated with higher temperatures. Of course, this poses a problem, but to counteract this, Apple intends to use a stainless steel battery casing instead of aluminum in the iPhone 16 Pro Max. Kuo speculates that using a harder material will improve heat dissipation, protect the battery from damage and make it easier to replace.

For now, the new type of battery will be used only in one of the four iPhone 16 models. However, the analyst claims that if mass production goes smoothly and the battery performs well in practice, next year, this technology will be introduced in all iPhone 17 models.

Apart from the new battery, the iPhone 16 Pro Max will have several other interesting features. It will be equipped with a 17.5-cm OLED screen. Consequently, it will be larger than the 17-cm model 15 Pro Max. It will also be slightly taller and wider than its predecessor but will maintain the same thickness. Apple plans to add a new "Capture" button below the power button, which could be used for quick photo-taking and zoom adjustment. The iPhone 16 Pro Max will have an advanced camera system, including a 48 MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a periscope telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom.

The device will be powered by the new A18 Pro chip, which will provide higher performance and better energy management. Additionally, the iPhone 16 Pro Max will support 5G Advanced thanks to the Qualcomm Snapdragon X75 modem, enabling faster and more efficient connectivity. The new models will support Wi-Fi 7, significantly increasing data transmission speeds and reducing latency, crucial for smart home devices and headsets like Vision Pro.

The iPhone 16 lineup is scheduled for release in September at 9:00 AM EDT.