Rumor has it that the new iPhone 5, which is expected to be unveiled next month, includes a long list of improvements and additions. Larger screen, LTE support and faster processor.
But amid all these new components, the question is about battery life. The previous version (iPhone 4S) was often criticized for its poor battery. So won't the iPhone 5 get worse with these changes?
These photos show an alleged new battery for the iPhone 5. It has a capacity of 1440 mAh, not 1430 mAh as it was in the 4S. It also has a higher voltage. And judging by the label on the battery itself, it was just made - 06/2012.
While these details are compelling arguments that this is indeed a new battery for the iPhone, it still does not confirm the fact itself. It could also be an improved battery for the revised 4S (as was done with the iPhone 4 the previous year) or a useless part of a defective prototype.
But if this is indeed a new battery for the sixth generation iPhone, then at least this is strange. The expected 4-inch screen will contain more pixels than its predecessor. Accordingly, energy consumption increases. LTE support is also quite a "power hungry" feature that requires a lot of energy.
Does this mean that with the new iPhone we will have difficulties with the battery? Perhaps the use of new processors with low energy consumption will allow to increase battery life and "feed" the big screen and other new functional additions. Otherwise, we should not expect the battery to perform better in the new model than in the previous one.
So many questions, so few answers. The presentation is expected on September 12th. It will be very soon.
