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BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front): The traditional iPhone 18 may have an unexpected advantage over the Pro model: a larger battery. According to the Chinese vehicle GamerSky, Apple’s next basic cell phone should have a 4,430 mAh cell, a capacity higher than the 4,056 mAh attributed to the iPhone 18 Pro.
The information has not yet been confirmed by Apple, but it reinforces a previous rumor published by insider Digital Chat Station, which had already indicated that the standard model would have a larger battery. If the numbers are correct, the iPhone 18 will have approximately 9.2% more capacity than its more expensive brother.
Despite the difference in capacity, it is still not possible to say that the iPhone 18 will have more autonomy than the Pro model. The time away from the socket depends on factors other than the battery size, such as processor efficiency, screen and system optimizations.
The two devices must use different chips: the iPhone 18 must receive the A20, while the Pro model will feature the A20 Pro. Both are expected to be manufactured using a 2 nanometer process, but the differences between the components may influence energy consumption.
Therefore, it will be necessary to wait for practical tests to find out which of the two offers the longest duration. For now, the greater capacity is just an indication that Apple may pay special attention to the battery of the more affordable model.
The possibility would not be unprecedented in Apple’s line. The iPhone 15, for example, has a 3,349 mAh battery, compared to 3,274 mAh for the iPhone 15 Pro. Something similar happened with the iPhone 14, which has 3,279 mAh, while the 14 Pro has 3,200 mAh.
The iPhone 16 and 17 generation were recent exceptions, with slightly smaller batteries in the base models compared to their respective Pro siblings.
In addition to the battery, the iPhone 18 should feature a 6.3-inch OLED screen with a refresh rate of 120 Hz and a rear set with two 48 MP cameras, one main and one ultrawide. The device does not yet have an official launch date, but rumors point to the first half of 2027.
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