iPhone 16e Battery Life: Surprising Numbers and Real-World Performance

Battery Life Comparison of the iPhone 16 Lineup

The iPhone 16e is set to launch on February 28, 2025, and early reviews have highlighted its impressive battery life. The exact battery capacity has been revealed by YouTuber Dave Lee from the Dave2D channel:

• iPhone 16: 3561 mAh
• iPhone 16e: 3961 mAh
• iPhone 16 Pro: 3582 mAh
• iPhone 16 Pro Max: 4685 mAh

Comparatively, the iPhone 16e has a larger battery than both the base iPhone 16 and the previous generation iPhone 15 (3561 mAh) and iPhone 14 (3349 mAh). It also significantly outpaces the now-discontinued iPhone SE 3, which had only 2018 mAh.

Apple's official battery life estimates for the iPhone 16 lineup are as follows:

• iPhone 16: Up to 18 hours streaming video / 22 hours offline video
• iPhone 16e: Up to 21 hours streaming video / 26 hours offline video
• iPhone 16 Pro: Up to 22 hours streaming video / 27 hours offline video
• iPhone 16 Pro Max: Up to 29 hours streaming video / 33 hours offline video

Engadget and MKBHD have confirmed the iPhone 16e's excellent battery performance, with Engadget noting that it can easily last over 24 hours on a single charge. The C1 chip, Apple’s first 5G modem, is credited for its energy efficiency, reducing power consumption by about 24% in high signal conditions and 17% in low signal conditions compared to the iPhone 16.

The iPhone 16e is available for pre-order starting at $599 for the 128GB model.