Alleged iPhone 16 battery design suggests Apple has overheating issues under control

The iPhone 16 has been in the news for several months, as it is one of the most anticipated launches of the year. While we expect the iPhone 16 series to be revealed sometime in September, leaked dummy models have already given us a glimpse of the design that the entire range will feature.

Apple is expected to refine the MagSafe charging rings on the back of the iPhone 16 to give more room for larger camera sensors, especially on the Pro models. iPhone 16 models are rumored to come with a dedicated hardware button for the camera.

Now, a new leak shares some interesting details about the iPhone 16 battery, which has a lot to do with one of the biggest issues in the iPhone 15 series, namely the battery overheating issue. Although Apple said the issue would be fixed with a software update to improve thermals, many iPhone 15 users are still reporting their phones getting hot.

Leaker Majin Bu on the traditional foil, which suggests Apple has a new way of managing heat. dissipation. Notably, most smartphone batteries are wrapped in black foil, which does almost nothing to dissipate heat.

On the other hand, the recently leaked image of the alleged iPhone 16 battery inside a metal case may help the battery avoid overheating, at least in theory. Another interesting detail that the leaked iPhone 16 battery shares is that the battery capacity will be 3,597 mAh. For comparison, the iPhone 15's battery is 3,367 mAh.

So one can expect improved battery life of the smartphone given that these images are real. The iPhone 16 series will include the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. This year, the iPhone 16 models are also expected to sport the thinnest bezels of any smartphone.