Apple updated battery life expectations for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models, saying they have a longer lifespan than initially thought. The Cupertino tech giant retested the batteries and updated the battery cycle life for the iPhone 15 and 15 Pro models.
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Initially, Apple advertised that the batteries in all iPhones would retain up to 80% of their original capacity after 500 complete charge cycles. Now, in a support document, Apple has doubled down on its claim. Apple now says that iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max batteries can retain 80% of their capacity at 1,000 full charge cycles under ideal conditions. Image courtesy: Beebom
As of now, this only applies to the iPhone 15 models. The previous iPhone versions are still rated for 500 cycles. That said, Apple says they are looking into older models to see if the charge cycle points are still correct.
Apple told MacRumors that iPhone 15 battery testing involved charging and discharging the battery 1,000 times under specific conditions that represent daily use. The company further added that this improvement was made possible because it has made continuous updates to iPhone battery components and its power management system.
