The upcoming iPhone 16 will feature a new battery with a metal casing, offering greater energy density and, consequently, extended lifespan. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo confirms this information.
In a post on X, Kuo reported that Apple will adopt a stainless steel casing for the iPhone batteries, which will allow for a 5 to 10 percent increase in cell density while remaining within safety limits and meeting the new EU regulations. Supposed images of an iPhone 16 Pro battery with a metal casing leaked in late 2023, and reports indicate that Apple is working to facilitate battery replacement from the iPhone 16.
According to the new EU law, smartphone manufacturers must ensure that batteries can be replaced by users with readily accessible tools by 2025. Apple intends to achieve this by using electrically induced adhesive detaching technology. This technology allows users to apply low-voltage electrical energy for the easy removal of the battery, instead of using thin adhesive strips.
The new battery replacement method is expected to be introduced in at least one iPhone 16 model later this year and may extend to all versions of the iPhone 17 next year.
