Well-known analyst reveals new battery details for iPhone 16 Pro Max

Ming-Chi Kuo, who has been providing behind-the-scenes information about Apple products for years, analyzed the iPhone 16 Pro Max in his latest report. After examining the supply chain, he found that Apple has 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 different ways. Firstly, it is possible to increase the capacity of such a battery without changing its size. Secondly, the size of the battery can be reduced while maintaining the same capacity, allowing for a thinner phone or the addition of extra components. A third option combines the advantages of both: creating a battery that is slightly smaller and yet more capacious.

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

For now, the new type of battery is expected to 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, this technology will be introduced in all iPhone 17 models next year.

Apart from the new battery, the iPhone 16 Pro Max will have several other interesting features. It will be equipped with a 6.9-inch OLED screen, making it larger than the 6.7-inch 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. The iPhone 16 Pro Max will also 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, which is crucial for smart home devices and headsets like Vision Pro.

The iPhone 16 lineup is scheduled for release in September at 2:00 PM GMT.