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After Apple releases the official version of iOS 16.6, it is expected to be the last major revision of iOS 16, and the official version of iOS 17 will be released in September. Although the iOS 16.6 update is mainly to fix 6 major system security vulnerabilities and optimize functions , Apple also strongly recommends users to update.
So should you upgrade to iOS 16.6? Most iPhone users are worried that upgrading to iOS 16.6 will cause power consumption. Regarding this problem, YouTuber user iAppleBytes also tested the power consumption of iOS 16.6 on a variety of old and new iPhones. The models are iPhone SE 2nd generation, iPhone XR, iPhone 8, iPhone 11, iPhone 12, and iPhone 13 quickly let you know whether you will face power consumption or save power after upgrading.
iOS 16.6 battery life measured data comparison table
The battery life measurement results of updating iOS 16.6 for 6 iPhone models are as follows:
| device name | iOS 16.6 battery life | iOS 16.5.1 battery life |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone SE 2nd generation | 3 hours 43 minutes (Add 12 minutes) |
3 hours 31 minutes |
| iPhone 8 | 2 hours 59 minutes (27 minutes less) |
3 hours 26 minutes |
| iPhone XR | 5 hours 27 minutes (Add 12 minutes) |
5 hours and 15 minutes |
| iPhone 11 | 5 hours and 33 minutes (18 minutes less) |
5 hours 51 minutes |
| iPhone 12 | 6 hours and 11 minutes (Add 14 minutes) |
5 hours 57 minutes |
| iPhone 13 | 8 hours 2 hours (Add 22 minutes) |
7 hours and 40 minutes |
Judging from the final battery life results of iOS 16.5.1, it can be seen that the battery life of iPhone 13, iPhone 12, iPhone XR, and iPhone SE 2nd generation models has been greatly improved after upgrading to iOS 16.5.1, with an additional 12 minutes to 21 minutes of battery life wait.
It will cause iOS 16.5.1 power-hungry models to be iPhone 11 and iPhone 8, respectively, and the battery life will be reduced by about 18 minutes to 27 minutes. If you are still using these two old devices, you can consider delaying the upgrade to iOS 16.6 or wait Subsequent iOS 16.6.1 will be released and then upgraded.
Of course, it is recommended that users who have already upgraded to iOS 16 upgrade to iOS 16.6 as soon as possible. After all, the old version has identified a large number of security vulnerabilities, including Neural Engine, WebKit, and NSURLSession bugs that break through the sandbox. Vulnerabilities are wrong, and it is easy to execute arbitrary code. It is recommended that ordinary iPhone users upgrade as soon as possible to avoid device attacks or security issues.
If you find the iOS 16.6 disaster or want to know more about the battery power consumption of other iPhones, you can refer to the “iOS 16.6 Disaster Reporting Zone” organized by Mr. Crazy. There are hundreds of netizens who have actually upgraded iOS 16.6 experience reports, and the battery life data will also be compared to a single Case testing is more accurate.
How to solve the power consumption of upgrading iOS 16.6?
If you upgrade your iPhone to iOS 16.6, a small number of users may find that the power consumption becomes serious. Don’t worry, this is a normal phenomenon. The main reason can be found in “Iphone Heats Up and Serious Power Consumption After Upgrading iOS”. There will be a detailed explanation behind it. reason.
If you still have the problem of iPhone battery draining after three days after the upgrade, you can try the following methods to improve the problem of iPhone battery draining too fast:
Most of them will find abnormal power consumption during the iOS 16.6 upgrade. Most of them use “OTA upgrade”, which will easily cause power consumption or abnormal errors in the iPhone system. It is recommended to use a computer to update the system after upgrading iOS 16.6. It will be more stable, or try Restore and re-flash the system through the computer’s iTunes / Finder and then restore the data, you can avoid various abnormal errors.
If the iPhone has been used for more than 2 years, and the battery has never been replaced, the battery health is lower than 80%, or the battery cycle number has exceeded 500 times (the iPhone battery cycle number shortcut is used to query), it is recommended to replace the iPhone battery as soon as possible , the power consumption problem will not be attributed to the iOS upgrade.
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