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Does iPhone 13 have better battery life?
Yes, the iPhone 13 do have a longer battery life.
We have tested all four phones using three independent battery tests performed at identical conditions and controlled brightness, and below you can see the results for each new iPhone.
iPhone 13 battery test results
As you can see all four iPhones score various improvements in battery life over their predecessors.
Below, you will also find the official iPhone battery life numbers by Apple itself:
- iPhone 13 mini delivers 1.5 hours increase over iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 13 delivers 2.5 hours increase over iPhone 12
- iPhone 13 Pro delivers 1.5 hours increase over iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max delivers 2.5 hours increase over iPhone 12 Pro Max
Yes, this means that the iPhone 13 Pro Max has the longest battery life ever in an iPhone.
Apple is also providing the following estimates for battery life while streaming video:
- iPhone 13 Pro Max — 25 hours
- iPhone 13 Pro — 20 hours
- iPhone 13 — 15 hours
- iPhone 13 Mini — 13 hours
- iPhone 12 Pro Max — 12 hours
- iPhone 12 Pro — 11 hours
- iPhone 12 — 11 hours
- iPhone 13 Mini — 10 hours
This is super impressive, and we cannot wait to test it. Basically, while streaming video, the iPhone 13 Pro Max has DOUBLE the battery life of its predecessor. Now that’s some dark magic!
How much battery does the iPhone 13 have?
Teardowns reveal the battery capacity on iPhone 13 / mini / Pro and Pro Max
Apple has included larger batteries across the iPhone 13 compared to last year’s iPhone 12 series.
The company does not provide the battery capacity numbers on its website, but teardowns of the reveal the exact numbers for each model.
Interestingly, the iPhone 13 has a larger battery than the Pro model, plus if you are wondering which phone has the biggest battery increase, that would be the iPhone 13 Pro Max. The iPhone 13 mini is also getting a nearly 10% battery boost over the 12 mini.
Here is the exact battery capacity on each iPhone 13 model:
| iPhone battery capacity | iPhone 13 | iPhone 12 | % difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone 13 mini battery capacity | 2,406 mAh | 2,227 mAh | +9% |
| iPhone 13 battery capacity | 3,227 mAh | 2,815 mAh | +15% |
| iPhone 13 Pro battery capacity | 3,095 mAh | 2,815 mAh | +11% |
| iPhone 13 Pro Max battery capacity | 4,352 mAh | 3,687 mAh | +19% |
Obviously, the sheer size of each phone contributes to different possibilities for battery upgrade, but those are some pretty solid numbers across the board.
Does this mean we needn’t worry about iPhone 13 battery drain?
An iPhone charging via MagSafe
All iPhone 13 models have improved battery life. Whether or not those phones have any battery drain issues is yet to be tested, but so far there haven’t been such reports.
Apple officially says these iPhones have an “all-day battery life”, whatever that means.
Does the iPhone 13 have reverse wireless charging?
Does iPhone 13 have MagSafe?
The iPhone 13 comes with MagSafe wireless charging. Thanks to magnets placed in a circle on the back of the iPhone, the phone can snap tightly to compatible chargers and maximize wireless charging efficiency.
What charger does the iPhone 13 use?
The iPhone 13 series supports 20W charging, just like the iPhone 12 family. Unfortunately, there is no charger included in the box. The phones only come with a Type C to Type C cable included, but no charging brick.
You can find out more about the batteries of all iPhone 13 models in our full reviews and additional coverage.