Three iPhones said to launch in 2018 with much larger batteries

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Apple CEO Tim Cook (L) takes a picture with David Casarez (R) who just purchased the new iPhone X at an Apple Store on November 3, 2017 in Palo Alto, California.

KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said recently that Apple will launch three new iPhones next year with larger batteries, which should translate to longer battery life for users.

Kuo’s report suggests the phones will pack high-capacity batteries thanks to new two-cell designs provided by Korean supplier LGC. The new packs are said to feature an “L” shape, instead of a rectangular shape, that will allow Apple to squeeze as much battery into the iPhone as possible.

Kuo’s note, first reported by AppleInsider, says Apple’s most high-end 2018 iPhone will pack a 6.5-inch OLED screen and a 3,300mAh to 3,400mAh battery, far larger than the 2691mAh battery in the iPhone 8 Plus.

The screen size contradicts a report from Nikkei on Thursday which said Apple is exploring a new 6.3-inch screen for its top-end iPhone.

Apple will also launch a 5.8-inch iPhone with an OLED panel KGI said. That’s the same size screen on the current iPhone X, but it will reportedly pack a larger 2,900 to 3,000mAh battery.

Finally, Apple will also sell an iPhone with a 6.1-inch traditional LCD display, Kuo said. The LCD iPhone may be a more affordable option for consumers, since those screens don’t cost as much as new OLED panels.

Read the full report on AppleInsider

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