The expensive iPhone 8 has a smaller battery than the iPhone 7

So, Apple's new iPhone 8 was released just last week and the phone was received with great prospects.

The iPhone 8 came with a lot of upgrade over the iPhone 7, except for the battery capacity. According to The Verge, a listing on China's version of the FCC, TENAA, shows the batteries are being downgraded in the new devices.

Apparently, the iPhone 8 will have a 1,821mAh battery, compared to the 1,960mAh battery in the iPhone 7. The iPhone 8 Plus will have a 2,675mAh battery, compared to the iPhone 7 Plus' 2,900mAh battery.

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While this doesn't matter much, as Apple typically does a good job at battery optimization through software, still there is a need to stress the importance of having big batteries in smartphones, and the satisfaction they bring, especially if the phone is quite expensive.

Most smartphone manufacturers like Samsung and Nokia are making big batteries a priority. The Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus from Samsung feature 3,000mAh and 3,500mAh batteries, respectively, while the Nokia 8 feature 3,090mAh battery.


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Meanwhile, Apple says both phones should last "about the same" as its predecessors. So, users should be optimistic, especially since the iPhones', over the years have proved that it is not always about having the largest batteries in a smartphone that counts.