Based on tests, the standard iPhone 16 battery lasted for 12 hours and 43 minutes.
Understanding battery life can vary depending on usage, but these results provide a clear benchmark. The provided reference details the battery life for all models in the iPhone 16 lineup, offering a comparison.
iPhone 16 Series Battery Life Comparison
According to testing results from Tom's Guide, the battery life for the different iPhone 16 models is as follows:
| Model | Battery Size* | Battery Life (hours:mins) |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone 16 | 3,561 mAh | 12:43 |
| iPhone 16 Plus | 4674 mAh | 16:29 |
| iPhone 16 Pro | 3582 mAh | 14:07 |
| iPhone 16 Pro Max | 4685 mAh | 18:06 |
*Battery size is approximate based on available data.
As you can see from the table, the battery life varies significantly across the different models, with the iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 16 Pro Max offering substantially longer endurance compared to the standard iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro.
These results highlight that while the standard iPhone 16 offers over 12 hours of battery life in this specific test scenario, users seeking the longest possible battery life might consider the Plus or Pro Max models.
