Most smartphones, including the iPhone, come with lithium-ion batteries, which degrade over time. This means that they have a limited lifespan and with time, their capability to hold charge will decrease. Apple had previously stated that the iPhone 15 range’s battery would maintain up to 80 percent of its capacity after completing 500 charge cycles. The Cupertino giant has now revised its estimates.
According to tests conducted by Apple, the iPhone 15’s battery will last longer than originally anticipated. The company says that the lineup will retain 80 percent of its original capacity after undergoing 1,000 full charge cycles.
The company is investigating earlier models so it may revise updates for at least some of the previously released models in the future.
After battery health reaches 80 percent, it’s recommended that you get your battery replaced. Doing so will cost you nothing if you have AppleCare+, but if you don’t, a replacement will cost you around $69 to $99.
