The battery is possibly one of the most relevant characteristics of a phone today. Being able to have a device that does not leave us stranded when we do not have a charger or powerbank is always something to consider, so in this article we analyze what is the battery capacity of each iPhone in mAh (milliamp-hours). Of course, before there is a series of data in this regard that you must know to understand in what context this component is situated in Apple mobiles.
Important facts about an iPhone battery
Apple never gives official data regarding the batteries of its iPhone devices, nor does it give them from others. This is due to a resource optimization issue that your operating system and processors have. Precisely the software and the chip is developed by the company itself, which is a competitive advantage for them as they are the ones who can perfectly adapt all battery management, among other things. For this reason it is possible that an iPhone has a lower battery capacity than an Android phone and yet the autonomy is greater . Therefore Apple understands that publicly offering this data could be counterproductive when compared to competing phones, since it does not conform to reality in the end. What the company does do is give approximate duration data in hours, which in the end can be very relative.
Battery capacity of an iPhone in mAh
Although we have commented that this data is not provided by Apple, the truth is that there are physical and digital tools capable of determining the exact capacity of a battery. Thanks to them we can know the capabilities of all iPhones, from the first to the last:
- iPhone (original): 1,400 mAh.
- iPhone 3G: 1,150 mAh.
- iPhone 3GS: 1,219 mAh.
- iPhone 4: 1,420 mAh.
- iPhone 4s: 1,420 mAh.
- iPhone 5: 1,440 mAh.
- iPhone 5c: 1,507 mAh.
- iPhone 5s: 1,570 mAh.
- iPhone 6: 1,810 mAh.
- iPhone 6 Plus: 2,915 mAh.
- iPhone 6s: 1,715 mAh.
- iPhone 6s Plus: 2,750 mAh.
- iPhone SE (1st generation): 1,624 mAh.
- iPhone 7: 1,960 mAh.
- iPhone 7 Plus: 3,200 mAh.
- iPhone 8: 1,821 mAh.
- iPhone 8 Plus: 2,675 mAh.
- iPhone X: 2,716 mAh.
- iPhone XS: 2,658 mAh.
- iPhone XS Max: 3,174 mAh.
- iPhone XR: 2,942 mAh.
- iPhone 11: 3,110 mAh.
- iPhone 11 Pro: 2,942 mAh.
- iPhone 11 Pro Max: 3,969 mAh.
- iPhone SE (2nd generation): 1,821 mAh.
As we said, these data are obtained through various tools that have greater or lesser precision. The data shown above correspond to the most widespread for each model, which in the end does not end up being confirmed in any way as Apple does not offer the exact data officially.
The battery is the component that wears the most
Beyond the strict battery life of each of the batteries in an iPhone, it should be noted what the health itself of it is and its deterioration over time. In the end, all the components of an electronic device wear out to a greater or lesser extent, but the battery is undoubtedly the one that suffers the most from this. As well as the steps to take care of the iPhone’s battery health are followed, it is inevitable that problems will eventually appear over the years. The autonomy does begin to decrease for this reason, so it is usually recommended to replace it if the mobile is kept for many years, something that we will deal with in the next section.
IPhone battery changes
An iPhone with a new battery is almost a new iPhone, especially if it does not present scratches. As we said, it is the component that suffers the most and it is advisable to change it from time to time. Normally you will know when it is time if the terminal itself indicates it by going into Settings> Battery> Battery health. As in everything, there are several methods available to you to change the battery.
At Apple or authorized services
This is the most recommended option for several factors. The first one is that if the device is under warranty, you will not lose it. Another important reason is that the batteries will be official and not only will the device return to its original capacity, but you will also have the certainty that it will work perfectly and there will be no compatibility problems or the like. It is possible to make an appointment at an Apple Store to carry out this process, but also at the so-called SAT, which stands for Authorized Technical Support. These are a number of stores or repair locations that are approved by Apple and also carry certified tools and parts.
In unauthorized services
This option may be the cheapest, but it can also cause headaches. The first thing is that you will lose the iPhone warranty if it still had it, and you will not be sure that it will end up being compatible with your device. Beyond the fact that Apple wants its services to be used for profit reasons, it also wants to provide the best user experience and adds non-original component detection systems that could prevent the correct operation of the phone. If it doesn’t, the battery may be of a lower quality and end up spoiling your user experience.
On your own
This is without a doubt the least recommended option. First of all, you must have a certain skill to be able to open the device correctly, change the battery and reseal everything without having touched somewhere where you should not and the iPhone is damaged. If you are able to do this, this barrier is eliminated, but others appear, such as those mentioned in the previous section regarding the originality of components and their quality.
