Have you noticed a decrease in your battery life after upgrading to iOS 18? You’re not alone. Many users, particularly those with iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro, are reporting significant battery drain issues. Unfortunately, a fix for this problem has not been found yet.
According to MacRumors, there’s a growing number of posts from users expressing frustration over their phone’s battery performance. Users have reported dramatic battery depletion rates even with minimal usage. This is definitely a concerning trend for Apple.
This isn’t the first time iPhones have faced criticism regarding battery life. In 2022, the iPhone 14 also had similar issues, which were eventually attributed to iOS 16. Recently, Sonos had to address excessive energy consumption by their app.
It’s common for new OS updates to impact battery life, especially in the initial 24 hours after installation. However, the ongoing issues with iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro suggest a deeper problem.
Finding a solution for battery drain is challenging due to the diverse usage patterns of users. Some have tried disabling certain features like ProMotion 120Hz refresh rate and background app refresh, but even the potential fixes in the form of iOS 18.0.1 update and iOS 18.1 beta have not resolved the issue for everyone.
