iPhone 15 Battery Sizes Similar to iPhone 14; Apple Touts Same Battery Life Despite No Major Increases

iPhone 15 battery sizes revealed in Chinese regulatory filing - 15 is 3,349 mAh, 15 Plus is 4,383 mAh, 15 Pro is 3,274 mAh, 15 Pro Max is 4,422 mAh.
Battery capacities very similar to iPhone 14 models - no major increases.
Apple claims same battery life as iPhone 14 models - 20 hrs (15), 26 hrs (15 Plus), 23 hrs (15 Pro), 29 hrs (15 Pro Max).
Efficiency improvements may still allow better real-world battery.
iPhone 15 lineup announced by Apple this week, available for pre-order Friday, launching September 22nd.

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Posted 9/15/2023, 11:15:07 AM