base model could feature a 15% increase to its battery life. The iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max could see 12%, 12%, and 11% improvements, respectively. , told Insider that battery packs are one area of smartphones that haven't seen much innovation relative to other software developments. That means any updates could present an opportunity for Apple.
To be sure, the initial source said the information may not be fully accurate. The news broke via a private message on ITHome Weibo, and the source claimed to be an insider of Foxconn. Still, Dallas said if the rumor turns out to be true, she doesn't expect it to impact pricing that much, though it's possible Apple leans into more battery-specific marketing.
"I don't see this as being that drastic, like your phone going from one day of battery to two days," she explained."It will probably just add a couple of hours, which is still a good thing." Apple did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment, which was submitted outside of normal work hours.Subscribe to push notifications