iOS 27 Hints at New Dual-Battery iPhone

The latest iOS 27 developer beta provides a look at what appears to be the upcoming foldable iPhone. Code discovered within the software references batteries in the plural, a shift from the single-cell design found in all current iPhone models.

This specific language within the Settings app warns users about the health of the batteries and identifies cases where one component might not be a genuine Apple part. This structure implies that the operating system is actively managing two separate power sources. Reports suggest the device will utilize cells with capacities of 1,921mAh and 2,962mAh for a combined capacity of 4,883mAh.

This change aligns with ongoing rumors about a foldable model often referred to as the iPhone Ultra. Apple appears to be laying the groundwork for this hardware in their software ahead of a potential launch later this year. The code suggests the system will verify both batteries independently to maintain performance and safety standards for the new hardware configuration.