iPhone 15 Models Feature New Setting to Strictly Prevent Charging Beyond 80%

[MacRumors]

All of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models feature a new battery health setting that prevents the devices from charging beyond 80% at all times when enabled, as confirmed by The Verge's Allison Johnson during a Q&A session today.

The new setting is separate from the pre-existing Optimized Battery Charging feature on iPhones, which intelligently delays charging past 80% until a more appropriate time by learning the device's daily charging routine. When the 80% hard limit is enabled, the iPhone will never charge past that point whatsoever.

On all iPhone 15 models, there are three options under Settings → Battery → Battery Health & Charging → Charging Optimization:

• Optimized Battery Charging
• 80% Limit
• None

As with Optimized Battery Charging, the 80% hard limit can improve an iPhone battery's lifespan by reducing the time that the battery is fully charged.

The new setting was previously discovered in iOS 17 code by software researcher Steve Moser.

Apple says all of the iPhone 15 models have the same battery life as iPhone 14 models. The devices launch this Friday.

Article Link: iPhone 15 Models Feature New Setting to Strictly Prevent Charging Beyond 80%

 

[atiffarooq]

I mean, I totally get why this can’t be rolled out to older models of the iPhone, especially the iPhone 14 range as that’s so inferior to the 15.

Normal Apple BS and hopefully they make it available to those of us who won’t be getting the 15 this year.

 

[Eldaerenth Faexidor]

I wonder if standby screen stays on when it reaches 80% 🤔

 

[Apple_Tiger]

Finally about time. Ill turn this feature on as soon as I get my hands on the 15 pro max.

 

[Mazda 3s]

Good to know. My launch day iPhone 14 Pro is now down to 89% after a mixture of wireless charging in the car and overnight charging (optimized) at night (with MagSafe mostly).

I'm probably going to try to forgo wireless charging altogether when my iPhone 15 Pro Max gets here and see how that affects battery health over the next year.

 

[Christoffee]

This will be great for long car journeys.

 

[Franjelisco]

Why is this limited to the new models only? Given the OS is capable of stopping charging when it's overheating, comes in contact with liquid etc. since iPhone 6-7

 

[Obioban]

... how is this iPhone 15 only...

 

[sw1tcher]

All of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models feature a new battery health setting that prevents the devices from charging beyond 80% at all times when enabled, as confirmed by The Verge's Allison Johnson during a Q&A session today.

The new setting was previously discovered in iOS 17 code by software researcher Steve Moser.

So is this iPhone 15 specific or something new in iOS 17 and will be available to all who install iOS 17?

Stating "the new setting was previously discovered in iOS 17 code" gives the impression it's not iPhone 15 specific.

 

[till]

Nice, hope this comes to macOS as well, where the OS will sometimes notice that you're constantly plugged in and stay at 80%, but it's really inconsistent. Just let me configure it!

 

[atiffarooq]

So is this iPhone 15 specific or something new in iOS 17 and will be available to all who install iOS 17?

It’s not in iOS 17 as a setting for any other phone.

 

[G46&Fbnth5]

Useful also for standby mode. Maybe it will come to all iPhones with iOS 17.01

 

[netsped]

... how is this iPhone 15 only...

It needs the new and revolutionary B(s)1 chip.

 

[aeternitas]

Only for iPhone 15 models? Classic Apple.

 

[neuropsychguy]

How long before these headlines and online comments? "Apple intentionally limits battery capacity!"

 

[golgo1313]

Nice, hope this comes to macOS as well, where the OS will sometimes notice that you're constantly plugged in and stay at 80%, but it's really inconsistent. Just let me configure it!

I use a program called Aldente which does this as well. Works well.

 

[JPack]

Makes sense. It needed the AI neural cores on the A17 Pro for this feature.

Right, Apple?

 

[JippaLippa]

That's great, as I'm super paranoid of mine getting beyond 80%.
That said I'm a bit disappointed it's not available on my 13...

 

[OneTraveler]

I appreciate this for people who have issues (or are worried). I know that everyone's mileage is different. For me, on my launch day 14 Pro Max is at 100% Health with daily overnight MagSafe charging, daily plug-in CarPlay to/from work. Basically- just use it. Will I use this? Perhaps...But nice knowing its there.

 

[jav6454]

Finally about time. Ill turn this feature on as soon as I get my hands on the 15 pro max.

I'll leave it in Optimized setting. I have seen that the machine learning AI has an outstanding notion of my charging habits.

 

[GDF]

What is the point of any battery if charging past 80% causes excessive wear and tear. Same with EV’s. Just plain dump. I want the full capacity always, so develop battery technology that does that.

 

[anshuvorty]

Wait, so, does this mean that you will only be using 80% of your battery's capacity instead of the full 100%? I'm confused.

 

[sw1tcher]

It’s not in iOS 17 as a setting for any other phone.

Hmm... so another Apple move.

Makes sense. It needed the AI neural cores on the A17 Pro for this feature.

Right, Apple?

Naw. The iPhone 15 and 15 Plus don't have the A17 Pro chip. It must be something built into the USB-C port... just like how iPhone 15 and 15 Plus can only transfer data at USB 2.0 speeds.

 

[Coconutx]

Apple said only iPhone 15 models they stop supporting the older models timmy said go green for only iPhone 15....

 

[telo123]

And this isn’t found in previous models, why?