The iPhone 16 Plus may lose its key assets

The iPhone 16 Plus may lose part of its raison d'être, with reduced battery capacity.

Within five months, Apple is expected to unveil the new iPhone 16 lineup, including the standard, Plus, Pro, and Pro Max models.

If we are to believe the latest rumors you're reporting MacRumorsThe battery capacity in these new models will see a significant increase compared to the current iPhone 15s. However, there is a notable exception that distorts this picture: the iPhone 16 Plus, which will see its battery capacity decrease by approximately 9%.

Missing the meaning of the iPhone 16 Plus

The iPhone 16 Plus thus loses part of its raison d'être, especially when we compare its performance to that of its direct competitors within the iPhone 16 range. In fact, the standard, Pro and Pro Max models should benefit from an increase in their battery capacity. It ranges between 2.5 and 6%. Therefore, this decrease in the performance of the iPhone 16 Plus could raise questions about the interest of this model among consumers.

However, it should be remembered that this information should be taken with caution. Indeed, the accuracy of these leaks has not yet been proven, even if several sources agree.

Meanwhile, rumors are swirling and speculation is sure to continue to spark controversy in the coming months.