iPhone 16 Pro Max battery will have higher capacity and be easier to replace, according to Kuo

1 Jul. (Portaltic/EP) –

Manzana will extend the battery life of the iPhone 16 Pro Max by increasing the density of the battery cells, a change that will also change the material that protects this component, which will now be made of stainless steel.

In recent months, the company has announced new features in its repair department, designed to improve the lifespan of its devices, which will soon accept parts from used iPhones.

It has also launched in Spain and other European countries a tool for diagnosing errors on the device, which includes the verification of programs in both the software and the hardware, whether in systems such as Face ID, the audio output or the device’s camera.

Ming-Chi Kuo has now revealed that those from Cupertino are making improvements to the hardware section of what will be their next generation of smartphones, the iPhone 16, which will feature a new feature in their most advanced version, the iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Specifically, the firm hopes to improve the autonomy of its battery by increasing the energy density of the cells by 5 to 10 percent, which will result in an increase in the temperature of the component when in operation.

To dissipate heat and prevent the battery from overheating, Apple will for the first time use a stainless steel casing, which, while “not as effective” as aluminium, is less susceptible to corrosion. This means that it will improve the protection of the battery and the terminal system.

The analyst has recalled through his X profile that this novelty responds to what the European Union demands for 2027, with a law that establishes that Smartphones will need to be equipped with replaceable batteries.

The use of this material therefore reduces the difficulty of replacing the battery, “which will help Apple meet the requirements” established by this regulation, as Kuo explained in the statement.