General Battery Information
All battery claims depend on the cellular network, location, signal strength, feature configuration, usage, and many other factors; actual results will vary. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. Battery tests are conducted using specific ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµ units. See apple.com/am/batteries and apple.com/am/iphone/compare for more information.
Talk Time Tests
Testing conducted by ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµin August 2018 using preproduction ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ XS, ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ XS Max, and ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ XR units and software, on both GSM and CDMA carrier networks. Talk Time tests were conducted over a Voice over LTE (VoLTE) network. All settings were default except: Bluetooth was paired with headphones; Wi‑Fi was associated with a network; the Wi‑Fi feature Ask to Join Networks was turned off.
Testing conducted by ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµin August 2017 using preproduction ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 8, ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 8 Plus, and ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ X units and software, on both GSM and CDMA carrier networks. Talk Time tests were conducted over a 3G voice network. All settings were default except: Bluetooth was paired with headphones; Wi‑Fi was associated with a network; the Wi‑Fi feature Ask to Join Networks was turned off.
Testing conducted by ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµin August 2016 using preproduction ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 7 and ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 7 Plus units and software, on both GSM and CDMA carrier networks. Talk Time tests were conducted over a 3G voice network. All settings were default except: Bluetooth was paired with headphones; Wi‑Fi was associated with a network; the Wi‑Fi feature Ask to Join Networks was turned off.
Testing conducted by ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµin March 2016 using preproduction ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ SE (1st generation) units and software, on both GSM and CDMA carrier networks. Talk Time tests were conducted over a 3G voice network. All settings were default except: Wi‑Fi was associated with a network; the Wi‑Fi feature Ask to Join Networks was turned off.
Testing conducted by ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµin August 2015 using preproduction ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 6s and ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 6s Plus units and software, on both GSM and CDMA carrier networks. Talk Time tests were conducted over a 3G voice network. All settings were default except: Wi‑Fi was associated with a network; the Wi‑Fi feature Ask to Join Networks was turned off.
Testing conducted by ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµin August 2014 using preproduction ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 6 and ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 6 Plus units and software, on both GSM and CDMA carrier networks. Talk Time tests were conducted over a 3G voice network. All settings were default except: Wi‑Fi was associated with a network; the Wi‑Fi feature Ask to Join Networks was turned off.
Standby Time Tests
Testing conducted by ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµin August 2016 using preproduction ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 7 and ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 7 Plus units and software, on both GSM and CDMA carrier networks. All settings were default except: Wi‑Fi was associated with a network; the Wi‑Fi feature Ask to Join Networks was turned off. Hey Siri was not enabled. When Hey Siri is enabled, standby time is up to 9 days on ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 7 and 15 days on ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 7 Plus.
Testing conducted by ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµin March 2016 using preproduction ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ SE (1st generation) units and software, on both GSM and CDMA carrier networks. All settings were default except: Wi‑Fi was associated with a network; the Wi‑Fi feature Ask to Join Networks was turned off. Hey Siri was not enabled. When Hey Siri is enabled, standby time is up to 10 days on ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ SE.
Testing conducted by ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµin August 2015 using preproduction ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 6s and ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 6s Plus units and software, on both GSM and CDMA carrier networks. All settings were default except: Wi‑Fi was associated with a network; the Wi‑Fi feature Ask to Join Networks was turned off. Hey Siri was not enabled. When Hey Siri is enabled, standby time is up to 9 days on ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 6s and up to 15 days on ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 6s Plus.
Testing conducted by ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµin August 2014 using preproduction ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 6 and ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 6 Plus units and software, on both GSM and CDMA carrier networks. All settings were default except: Wi‑Fi was associated with a network; the Wi‑Fi feature Ask to Join Networks was turned off.
Video Playback Tests
Testing conducted by ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµin July and August 2024 using preproduction ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 16, ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 16 Plus, ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 16 Pro, and ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 16 Pro Max units and software, subscribed to LTE and 5G carrier networks. Video playback consisted of a repeated 2-hour 23-minute HDR movie purchased from the iTunes Store, tested with stereo audio output. Video playback (streamed) consisted of a repeated 3-hour 1-minute HDR movie purchased from the iTunes Store, tested with stereo audio output. All settings were default except: Bluetooth was paired with headphones; Wi-Fi was associated with a network; the Wi-Fi feature Ask to Join Networks, Auto-Brightness, and True Tone were turned off.
Testing conducted by ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµin July and August 2023 using preproduction ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 15, ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 15 Plus, ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 15 Pro, and ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 15 Pro Max units and software, subscribed to LTE and 5G carrier networks. Video playback consisted of a repeated 2-hour 23-minute movie purchased from the iTunes Store, tested with stereo audio output. Video playback (streamed) consisted of a repeated 3-hour 1-minute HDR movie purchased from the iTunes Store, tested with stereo audio output. All settings were default except: Bluetooth was paired with headphones; Wi-Fi was associated with a network; the Wi-Fi feature Ask to Join Networks, Auto-Brightness, and True Tone were turned off.
Testing conducted by ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµin July and August 2022 using preproduction ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 14, ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 14 Plus, ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 14 Pro, and ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 14 Pro Max units and software, subscribed to LTE and 5G carrier networks. Video playback consisted of a repeated 2-hour 23-minute movie purchased from the iTunes Store, tested with stereo audio output. Video playback (streamed) consisted of a repeated 3-hour 1-minute HDR movie purchased from the iTunes Store, tested with stereo audio output. All settings were default except: Bluetooth was paired with headphones; Wi-Fi was associated with a network; the Wi-Fi feature Ask to Join Networks, Auto-Brightness, and True Tone were turned off.
Testing conducted by ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµin January 2022 using preproduction ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ SE (3rd generation) units and software, subscribed to LTE and 5G carrier networks. Video playback consisted of a repeated 2-hour 23-minute movie purchased from the iTunes Store, tested with stereo audio output. Video playback (streamed) consisted of a repeated 3-hour 1-minute HDR movie purchased from the iTunes Store, tested with stereo audio output. All settings were default except: Bluetooth was paired with headphones; Wi-Fi was associated with a network; the Wi-Fi feature Ask to Join Networks, Auto-Brightness, and True Tone were turned off.
Testing conducted by ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµin August 2021 using preproduction ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 13 mini, ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 13, ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 13 Pro, and ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 13 Pro Max units and software, subscribed to LTE and 5G carrier networks. Video playback consisted of a repeated 2-hour 23-minute movie purchased from the iTunes Store, tested with stereo audio output. Video playback (streamed) consisted of a repeated 3-hour 1-minute HDR movie purchased from the iTunes Store, tested with stereo audio output. All settings were default except: Bluetooth was paired with headphones; Wi‑Fi was associated with a network; the Wi‑Fi feature Ask to Join Networks, Auto-Brightness, and True Tone were turned off.
Testing conducted by ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµin August and September 2020 using preproduction ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 12 mini, ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 12, ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 12 Pro, and ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 12 Pro Max units and software, subscribed to LTE and 5G carrier networks. Video playback consisted of a repeated 2-hour 23-minute movie purchased from the iTunes Store. Video playback (streamed) consisted of a repeated 3-hour 1-minute movie purchased from the iTunes Store. All settings were default except: Bluetooth was paired with headphones; Wi-Fi was associated with a network; the Wi-Fi feature Ask to Join Networks, Auto-Brightness, and True Tone were turned off.
Testing conducted by ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµin February 2020 using preproduction ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ SE (2nd generation) units and software, on both GSM and CDMA carrier networks. Video playback consisted of a repeated 2-hour 23-minute movie purchased from the iTunes Store. Video playback (streamed) consisted of a repeated 3-hour 1-minute movie purchased from the iTunes Store. All settings were default except: Bluetooth was paired with headphones; Wi‑Fi was associated with a network; the Wi‑Fi feature Ask to Join Networks, Auto-Brightness, and True Tone were turned off.
Testing conducted by ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµin August 2019 using preproduction ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 11, ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 11 Pro, and ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 11 Pro Max units and software, on both GSM and CDMA carrier networks. Video playback consisted of a repeated 2-hour 23-minute movie purchased from the iTunes Store. Video playback (streamed) consisted of a repeated 3-hour 1-minute movie purchased from the iTunes Store. All settings were default except: Bluetooth was paired with headphones; Wi‑Fi was associated with a network; the Wi‑Fi feature Ask to Join Networks, Auto-Brightness, and True Tone were turned off.
Testing conducted by ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµin August 2018 using preproduction ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ XS, ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ XS Max, and ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ XR units and software, on both GSM and CDMA carrier networks. Video content consisted of a repeated 2-hour 23-minute movie purchased from the iTunes Store. All settings were default except: Bluetooth was paired with headphones; Wi‑Fi was associated with a network; the Wi‑Fi feature Ask to Join Networks, Auto-Brightness, and True Tone were turned off.
Testing conducted by ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµin August 2017 using preproduction ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 8, ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 8 Plus, and ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ X units and software, on both GSM and CDMA carrier networks. Video content consisted of a repeated 2-hour 23-minute movie purchased from the iTunes Store. All settings were default except: Bluetooth was paired with headphones; Wi‑Fi was associated with a network; the Wi‑Fi feature Ask to Join Networks, Auto-Brightness, and True Tone were turned off.
Testing conducted by ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµin August 2016 using preproduction ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 7 and ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 7 Plus units and software, on both GSM and CDMA carrier networks. Video content consisted of a repeated 2-hour 23-minute movie purchased from the iTunes Store. All settings were default except: Bluetooth was paired with headphones; Wi‑Fi was associated with a network; the Wi‑Fi feature Ask to Join Networks and Auto-Brightness were turned off.
Testing conducted by ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµin March 2016 using preproduction ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ SE (1st generation) units and software, on both GSM and CDMA carrier networks. Video content consisted of a repeated 2-hour 23-minute movie purchased from the iTunes Store. All settings were default except: Wi‑Fi was associated with a network; the Wi‑Fi feature Ask to Join Networks and Auto-Brightness were turned off.
Testing conducted by ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµin August 2015 using preproduction ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 6s and ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 6s Plus units and software, on both GSM and CDMA carrier networks. Video content consisted of a repeated 2-hour 23-minute movie purchased from the iTunes Store. All settings were default except: Wi‑Fi was associated with a network; the Wi‑Fi feature Ask to Join Networks and Auto-Brightness were turned off.
Testing conducted by ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµin August 2014 using preproduction ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 6 and ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 6 Plus units and software, on both GSM and CDMA carrier networks. Video content consisted of a repeated 2-hour 23-minute movie purchased from the iTunes Store. All settings were default except: Wi‑Fi was associated with a network; the Wi‑Fi feature Ask to Join Networks and Auto-Brightness were turned off.
Audio Playback Tests
Testing conducted by ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµin July and August 2024 using preproduction ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 16, ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 16 Plus, ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 16 Pro, and ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 16 Pro Max units and software, subscribed to LTE and 5G carrier networks. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256-Kbps AAC encoding), tested with stereo audio output. All settings were default except: Bluetooth was paired with headphones; Wi-Fi was associated with a network; the Wi-Fi feature Ask to Join Networks and Auto-Brightness were turned off. ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 16 Pro and ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 16 Pro Max were tested with Always-On display enabled but with the display not visible; audio playback time will decrease when Always-On display is visible, compared to playback time when the display is face down on a surface or in a pocket or bag.
Testing conducted by ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµin July and August 2023 using preproduction ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 15, ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 15 Plus, ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 15 Pro, and ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 15 Pro Max units and software, subscribed to LTE and 5G carrier networks. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256-Kbps AAC encoding), tested with stereo audio output. All settings were default except: Bluetooth was paired with headphones; Wi-Fi was associated with a network; the Wi-Fi feature Ask to Join Networks and Auto-Brightness were turned off. ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 15 Pro and ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 15 Pro Max were tested with Always-On display enabled but with the display not visible; audio playback time will decrease when Always-On display is visible, compared to playback time when the display is face down on a surface or in a pocket or bag.
Testing conducted by ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµin July and August 2022 using preproduction ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 14, ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 14 Plus, ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 14 Pro, and ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 14 Pro Max units and software, subscribed to LTE and 5G carrier networks. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256-Kbps AAC encoding), tested with stereo audio output. All settings were default except: Bluetooth was paired with headphones; Wi-Fi was associated with a network; the Wi-Fi feature Ask to Join Networks and Auto-Brightness were turned off. ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 14 Pro and ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 14 Pro Max were tested with Always-On display enabled but with the display not visible; audio playback time will decrease when Always-On display is visible, compared to playback time when the display is face down on a surface or in a pocket or bag.
Testing conducted by ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµin January 2022 using preproduction ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ SE (3rd generation) units and software, subscribed to LTE and 5G carrier networks. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256-Kbps AAC encoding), tested with stereo audio output. All settings were default except: Bluetooth was paired with headphones; Wi-Fi was associated with a network; the Wi-Fi feature Ask to Join Networks and Auto-Brightness were turned off.
Testing conducted by ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµin August 2021 using preproduction ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 13 mini, ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 13, ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 13 Pro, and ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 13 Pro Max units and software, subscribed to LTE and 5G carrier networks. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256-Kbps AAC encoding), tested with stereo audio output. All settings were default except: Bluetooth was paired with headphones; Wi‑Fi was associated with a network; the Wi‑Fi feature Ask to Join Networks and Auto-Brightness were turned off.
Testing conducted by ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµin August and September 2020 using preproduction ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 12 mini, ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 12, ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 12 Pro, and ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 12 Pro Max units and software, subscribed to LTE and 5G carrier networks. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256-Kbps AAC encoding). All settings were default except: Bluetooth was paired with headphones; Wi-Fi was associated with a network; the Wi-Fi feature Ask to Join Networks and Auto-Brightness were turned off.
Testing conducted by ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµin February 2020 using preproduction ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ SE (2nd generation) units and software, on both GSM and CDMA carrier networks. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256-Kbps AAC encoding). All settings were default except: Bluetooth was paired with headphones; Wi‑Fi was associated with a network; the Wi‑Fi feature Ask to Join Networks and Auto-Brightness were turned off.
Testing conducted by ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµin August 2019 using preproduction ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 11, ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 11 Pro, and ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 11 Pro Max units and software, on both GSM and CDMA carrier networks. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256-Kbps AAC encoding). All settings were default except: Bluetooth was paired with headphones; Wi‑Fi was associated with a network; the Wi‑Fi feature Ask to Join Networks and Auto-Brightness were turned off.
Testing conducted by ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµin August 2018 using preproduction ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ XS, ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ XS Max, and ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ XR units and software, on both GSM and CDMA carrier networks. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256-Kbps AAC encoding). All settings were default except: Bluetooth was paired with headphones; Wi‑Fi was associated with a network; the Wi‑Fi feature Ask to Join Networks and Auto-Brightness were turned off.
Testing conducted by ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµin August 2017 using preproduction ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 8, ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 8 Plus, and ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ X units and software, on both GSM and CDMA carrier networks. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256-Kbps AAC encoding). All settings were default except: Bluetooth was paired with headphones; Wi‑Fi was associated with a network; the Wi‑Fi feature Ask to Join Networks and Auto-Brightness were turned off.
Testing conducted by ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµin August 2016 using preproduction ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 7 and ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 7 Plus units and software, on both GSM and CDMA carrier networks. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256-Kbps AAC encoding). All settings were default except: Bluetooth was paired with headphones; Wi‑Fi was associated with a network; the Wi‑Fi feature Ask to Join Networks and Auto-Brightness were turned off.
Testing conducted by ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµin March 2016 using preproduction ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ SE (1st generation) units and software, on both GSM and CDMA carrier networks. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256-Kbps AAC encoding). All settings were default except: Wi‑Fi was associated with a network; the Wi‑Fi feature Ask to Join Networks and Auto-Brightness were turned off.
Testing conducted by ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµin August 2015 using preproduction ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 6s and ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 6s Plus units and software, on both GSM and CDMA carrier networks. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256-Kbps AAC encoding). All settings were default except: Wi‑Fi was associated with a network; the Wi‑Fi feature Ask to Join Networks and Auto-Brightness were turned off.
Testing conducted by ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµin August 2014 using preproduction ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 6 and ³ÉÈ˰æ91ÊÓÆµÂ 6 Plus units and software, on both GSM and CDMA carrier networks. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256-Kbps AAC encoding). All settings were default except: Wi‑Fi was associated with a network; the Wi‑Fi feature Ask to Join Networks and Auto-Brightness were turned off.