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Coming on the heels of Apple's Sept. 12 special event announcement many believe is related to a next-generation iPhone, the images from repair site iResQ (via MacRumors) claim to show the handset's battery, one of the last remaining parts to be photographed amid a firestorm of supposed leaks.
The battery is apparently a "perfect fit" with the previously-leaked "uni-body" chassis, with the alleged part taking residence to the left of the logic board which was also recently pictured in August. In a side-by-side comparison with its current-generation counterpart, the supposed next-gen battery is taller and claims an output of 5.45 watt-hours at 3.8 volts, slightly higher than the 5.3 watt-hours at 3.7 volts on the iPhone 4S.
According to the repair firm, the so-called iPhone 5's battery is a little less than one half inch taller than the iPhone 4S unit, with both parts appearing to have equal thickness. The new battery also uses a different connector that is located opposite to the one on the iPhone 4S, most likely a result of the part's new positioning.
Image of purported iPhone 5 battery. | Source: iResQ
If the images are legitimate, Apple appears to be taking advantage of the extra internal space created by a switch to a larger 4-inch screen. While the exact power requirements of the expected in-cell display are unknown, the sixth-generation iPhone may see similar battery life when compared to current models due to power hungry LTE chips thought to be included in the upcoming handset.
Apple is widely expected to unveil the next-generation iPhone at a Sept. 12 event, the invitations for which just went out today. The simple invites read "It's almost here" and include the number "12" denoting the event's date as well the number "5," possibly pointing to the official name of Apple's upcoming handset.
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Hopefully it's enough to improve upon the 4s battery life. But something tells me with the larger screen and possible 4g capabilities, that it might be equal to if not less than.
Anybody have an idea what the open compartment on the back is? Opposite the flash and camera?
Bring on the LTE!
Marginal increase in size for a taller display, more power hungry LTE (even though there is a die shrink in 2nd gen radios) and a possible 32nm die shrink for the A(x) processor. My guess? Same battery life as the 4S. Which to say isn't all that great.
Shouldn't that read 5.45 watt-hours at 3.8 volts (not 3.5), you know, like the image of the battery states?
[quote name="ghostface147" url="/t/152329/first-pictures-of-alleged-next-gen-iphone-battery-compare-part-with-iphone-4s#post_2182352"]Marginal increase in size for a taller display, more power hungry LTE (even though there is a die shrink in 2nd gen radios) and a possible 32nm die shrink for the A(x) processor. My guess? Same battery life as the 4S. Which to say isn't all that great. [/quote] But what about that doohickey in the back and the whatchamacallit in the front? Jk Yeah I figured as much. Love apple but I do wish we could get just a bit more life out of the battery in the iPhones. Either way I'll always have a car charger on hand . . . Dammit ....9pin dock connector lol Good thing I bought a USB outlet charger. Just transfer the cord over.