Apple’s upcoming iPhone 16 is said to be getting a ‘significant’ update not seen on previous smartphones.
Industry experts have suggested that the high-end models, Pro and Pro Max, will charge twice as fast using compatible power adapters.
The iPhone 15 line charges up to 50 percent in 30 minutes, but future devices would only need 15 minutes to reach the same level.
The prediction is based on rumors that Apple will feature larger batteries in the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max.
Apple is getting a major update for the iPhone 16, offering faster charging speeds with compatible power adapters
Current iPhone models support 27-watt charging speed, which takes two hours to reach a 100 percent charge, because the fast speed reaches a maximum of 15 watts.
The power speed of a wall charger determines how much power it can deliver to the phone which would determine how fast it can charge a device.
And the higher this power, the faster the charging.
A smartphone must be built to support a faster charger, for example an older device that is designed to work with a 20 watt charger will not reach full battery any faster if it uses a charging cable with capacity higher wattage.
But Apple’s upcoming high-end 16-series will reportedly have the capability offer 40-watt wired charging and 20-watt wireless charging.
Reports indicated that the higher charging speed would offer an almost double boost compared to the iPhone 15 series.
iPhone fans took to social media to share their excitement, with some saying ‘finally’ and declaring fast charging a ‘significant improvement’.
Consumers will likely need to purchase a compatible charger from Apple to use the fast battery charging feature.
To quickly charge any iPhone device dating back to the eight series, Apple says users need a USB-C cable or USB-C to Lightning cable and a higher-power 20-watt adapter.
Users have complained about the iPhone 15’s battery charging speed, saying it’s slower than the Pro models and that older adapters cause the phone to charge slowly, taking five hours to go from zero percent to 100 percent. cent.
One person took to Reddit to ask why Apple hasn’t ‘made charging faster, even for higher-end iPhones.’
Apple is planning other changes to the iPhone 15, including updated camera features and a new design
Apple is expected to release the iPhone 16 in September, including an all-new design and better battery life.
iPhone battery size could increase for the standard 16, 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max models that will have two to six percent more battery than the iPhone 15.
Each model, with the exception of the 16 Plus, is said to have about 200 more mAh (milliampere-hours) than their iPhone 15 counterparts.
mAh measures how much power a battery can store and how long the device can run before needing to be recharged, and a higher mAh means the battery can hold more charge and for a longer period of time.
The fast charging option comes as Apple developed a secret plan to revolutionize future iPhone models by making it easier to replace batteries that currently require tweezers and a specialized machine.
Instead of encasing the power source in metal rather than foil – also known as ‘induced adhesive bonding’, the change will allow people to remove the battery with a small shock of electricity using a supply with direct current, which is used to test and charge electronics. and is widely available for purchase.
The battery update could be added as early as this year to at least one iPhone 16 model, and will be extended to all versions of the iPhone 17 next year.
Apple is also said to be making a major overhaul to the iPhone 16’s camera, marking the first redesign since 2013.
While Apple has yet to reveal any details about its upcoming smartphone, new leaks claim that the device will feature a dual-camera setup with one dedicated to wide and ultra-wide fields of view.
The iPhone 16 is also getting a design upgrade to its titanium frame, bringing back the sleeker look, after iPhone 15 Pro users complained that it would temporarily change color when it came into contact with natural oils from human skin.