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Battery health on every smartphone starts degrading after years of usage. Apple’s iPhones have significantly lagged in the battery department owing to smaller capacities. In a surprising development, the Cupertino-based tech giant has now confirmed that the latest-generation iPhone 15 series has long-lasting battery health. This is more than what Apple previously estimated.
Apple confirms iPhone 15 series has extended battery lifespan
On its official support page, Apple updated the battery lifespan expectations for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models. It says that all iPhone 15 models are designed to retain 80 percent of their original capacity after 1,000 complete charge cycles. This is twice as long compared to previous estimates of 500 charge cycles.
It’s worth noting that the exact capacity percentage and the battery’s wear depend on factors like regular usage and charging patterns. Apple says that a complete charge cycle is when the full 100 percent of the battery capacity has been used. Meanwhile, it is considered a half-charge cycle if the percentage levels go from 100 to 50.
Apple also told 9to5Mac that the iPhone 15’s testing involved charging and discharging the battery 1000 times under specific circumstances similar to real-world use cases. The extended battery lifespan is attributed to continuous improvement in battery components and power management over the years.
Batteries on older iPhones still have the originally estimated lifespan
The revised estimates make the iPhone 15’s battery health lifespan the longest and better than previous-generation models. However, older iPhone models are said to retain 80 percent of their original battery capacity after 500 charge cycles. However, Apple confirmed that it is investigating older models and if the estimates require any revision. Those who are expecting their charge cycles to go up should have their fingers crossed. This is because the battery longevity gets extended and you won’t need to replace it once it hits the 80 percent mark.
Users can check their iPhone battery by Settings > Battery > Battery Health & Charging. Meanwhile, this is not easily viewable on Android. Samsung and Google do not make any claims with respect to battery health.