Recently, there have been reports and complaints from users of the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro about battery health concerns.
It's been suggested that the battery is degrading more rapidly than expected, leading to questions about whether there's a genuine problem or not.
Many users have noticed a decline in their device's battery health when checking the Maximum Capacity figure in the Battery Health & Charging section under Battery in the Settings app.
While it's normal for battery capacity to decrease over time, the rate at which it's happening has raised eyebrows among some users.
A vocal group of iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro owners have shared their concerns on social media platforms, highlighting that their devices' Maximum Capacity is dropping faster than anticipated.
My iPhone 14 Pro battery is actually a joke at this point.
— Sam Kohl (@iupdate) September 16, 2023
Having to charge multiple times per day and my phone is just one year old… pic.twitter.com/pa7OLlL39h
Some have reported Maximum Capacity percentages in the low 90s or even high 80s.
Apple does provide guidelines for battery expectations, stating that an iPhone battery is designed to retain up to 80% of its original capacity after 500 complete charge cycles.
Exactly one year later and my Battery Health is 89% on my iPhone 14 Pro 🫢
— Andrew Clare (@andrewjclare) September 16, 2023
What’s yours? pic.twitter.com/9sxBSd67pP
This means that a 10% decrease in capacity per year is considered normal by Apple's standards.
While complaints have emerged, it's important to note that the extent of the issue isn't yet clear. Reports are still anecdotal, and it's unclear whether there's a systemic problem with the iPhone 14 models or if these are isolated incidents.
There’s gotta be something wrong with the battery on iPhone 14 Pro, My battery health has dropped approximately 1 % every Two weeks for the past 3 months. pic.twitter.com/acjIPDhXeq
— iDeviceHelp (@iDeviceHelpus) September 10, 2023
Apple's warranty and replacement services are available for users who experience battery issues.
It's worth mentioning that the iPhone 14 is still in its early lifecycle, and data may change over time.
If you're experiencing battery health concerns, it's advisable to document them and reach out to Apple support, especially if your device's capacity has dropped significantly within a short period.
Apple will be monitoring the situation closely to determine if there's a widespread problem or if these reports are outliers.
