According to Apple, the iPhone 15’s battery will last twice as long as promised.

With the release of this update, Apple has made improvements to the battery life of the iPhone 15. The company announced on Tuesday that its most current iPhones are capable of maintaining 80 percent of their initial charging capacity after 1,000 cycles. This is a significant improvement over the prior estimate because there were no new hardware or software improvements. The fact that the adjustment will take place at the same time as the forthcoming regulations that will be adopted by the European Union (EU) to provide an energy grade to the battery longevity of mobile phones is the result of a deliberate and deliberate coincidence.

Until recently, the online support manuals that Apple provides said that after 500 cycles, iPhone batteries retained 80 percent of their initial full charge. This information was kept until today. However, after conducting additional testing to assess the long-term battery health of its 2023 iPhones, including the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max, the company found that these smartphones can maintain at least 80 percent of their capacity after being subjected to no less than one hundred cycles. According to the organization, the records that give proof will be amended on Tuesday to reflect the new estimate. This plan was announced by the organization.

Apple claims that the testing procedure included a series of tests that mirrored common uses, as well as charging and discharging the batteries a thousand times under certain conditions. Additionally, the company claims that the testing process was carried out under specific settings. The company justifies the rise in the estimate by pointing to the constant improvements that it has made to the functionality of its battery components and the management of the power supply for iOS. This is the reason why the estimate has increased by a factor of two, even though neither the hardware nor the software component has been altered.

According to the first prognosis, older iPhones (those built before 2023) will maintain 80 percent of their capacity after 500 charge cycles. This prediction is still correct, at least for the time being. According to Apple, the company is currently investigating to see whether or not the estimates for earlier models require revision.

Beginning in June 2025, manufacturers of smartphones and tablets that operate within the European Union will be assigned a grade (ranging from A to G) that reflects their energy efficiency, battery longevity, protection from dust and water, and resilience to accidental drops. This grade will be based on the manufacturer’s ability to meet environmental standards. Perhaps Apple’s decision to begin reevaluating the long-term health of its products can be explained by the fact that the battery lifespan component of the grade demands a minimum of 800 charging cycles while maintaining at least 80 percent of its initial capacity. This may be the reason why Apple began to reevaluate the effectiveness of its products.

For optimal performance, Apple recommends that you maintain your mobile device at temperatures ranging from 62 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit whenever it is feasible to do so. As a result, the battery will have the longest potential lifespan as a result of this. It is recommended that you avoid charging your phone or leaving it in hot settings (95 degrees or more), in addition to making an effort to reduce the amount of time you spend in direct sunshine. If you are going to be storing an older iPhone for a considerable amount of time, it is advised that you leave it with just sixty percent of its battery life remaining.

At the same time, Apple is making preparations to move one of the most significant battery indications for your phone to a distinct portion of the iOS settings panel shortly. With the release of iOS 17.4, which is currently in the beta phase, the battery cycle count will be moved from Settings > General > About to Battery Health (under Settings > Battery), which is a more logical move. The battery cycle count was incorporated into Apple’s mobile software when the firm launched iOS 17, which was released in the fall of the previous year.

Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to follow my whatsapp channel