The 2020 model iPhones could feature a customer battery protection module that is nearly 50 percent smaller and thinner than those found in previous iPhones. The smaller module, in turn, could free up some internal space in iPhone 12 models, potentially paving the way for a slight increase in battery capacity.
The report currently states that the new module would be sourced by Korean firm ITM Semiconductor.
A battery protection circuit helps to prevent over-charging and over-discharging. The new module from ITM Semiconductor combines the protection circuit with a MOSFET and PCB, eliminating the need for a holder case.
It’s also been reported that ITM Semiconductor has already supplied the new modules to Samsung for the Galaxy S11 handset.
Apple is thought to have four high-end iPhone models in the works for 2020, include a 5.4-inch model, two 6.1-inch models, and a 6.7-inch model. The four models are expected to feature OLED displays, 5G support, an iPhone 4-esque metal frame, up to 6GB of RAM, and up to a triple-lens rear camera with 3D sensing alongside other features.
The iPhone 11 Pro Max has the largest battery life of any iPhone ever, lasting up to five hours longer than the iPhone XS Max per charge.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.