iPhone 15 Pro fails to address critical issue | ENBLE
iPhone 15 Pro fails to address critical issue | ENBLE
The iPhone 15 Pro: A New Flagship with a Familiar Shortcoming
Apple recently unveiled its latest flagship smartphones, the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, in its signature polished and well-designed presentation. As the hype settles down, though, it becomes apparent that there’s one crucial aspect that Apple conveniently chose to gloss over: battery life.
In its 85-minute presentation, Apple failed to boast about the battery life of the new iPhones, including the higher-end iPhone 15 Pro Max and the big-screened iPhone 15 Plus. Curious about this omission, I took a closer look at the numbers using Apple’s comparison tool. The results were less than impressive.
For all the talk about the new A17 Pro chipset being more efficient and powerful, it seems that Apple hasn’t managed to squeeze out any significant gains in battery life for the iPhone 15 Pro or 15 Pro Max. The same can be said for the base models, the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus. While there are certainly exciting features about the iPhone 15 lineup, such as the titanium body and camera improvements, it’s hard to ignore the desire for better battery life.
Now, I don’t want to label it as a crisis, but it’s evident that many users aren’t satisfied with the longevity of their current iPhones. A quick browse through X (Formerly Twitter) or Threads reveals countless complaints about the dwindling battery life of iPhone 14 and 14 Pro models. Screenshots of the “battery health” settings page, showing a maximum capacity well below 100%, accompany these grievances. Sure, battery degradation is normal over time, but the iPhone 14 Pro was already toeing the line, and now it finds itself in a precarious position.
Like many others, my trusty iPhone 14 Pro has lost a significant 10% of its battery capacity in just one year. While this may not have been concerning during the initial stages of ownership, the lack of battery life is starting to become an issue. Even with features like the Always On Display and minimal use of Low Power Mode, I now find myself frequently entering the dreaded red zone. Naturally, I hoped that the iPhone 15 Pro would offer a much-needed battery upgrade, but alas, the promise of “All-day battery life” that we’ve seen before is all we got.
To cope with the battery woes, I’ve invested in a MagSafe charger for my kitchen and a MagSafe battery pack for when I’m on the move. Additionally, the inclusion of USB-C in the iPhone 15 Pro means I can finally say goodbye to those Lightning cables that only serve one purpose. While these are undoubtedly helpful, they still feel like mere consolation prizes.
To put it mildly, I’m now in a tough spot. The iPhone 15 Pro doesn’t offer any substantial battery improvement over what my iPhone 14 Pro provided a year ago. However, I have to contend with a phone that now offers me 10% less battery life than before, and it’s only going to deteriorate further if I keep using it. So, by investing in the new iPhone 15 Pro, I’d essentially be getting back to where I was last year. And frankly, that doesn’t sit right with me.
I have a few more days to ponder before making my decision on whether to shell out another hefty $1,099 for an iPhone. It’s a choice that weighs the desire for exciting new features against a known weakness. Ultimately, it’ll come down to how much I value the overall iPhone experience, warts and all.
