Apple’s 16-series iPhones launched as recently as last month, but the rumor mill never stops spinning. We’re already getting plenty of leaks and tips about the updates and new features coming to the next generation of iPhone in 2025—or in this case, existing features coming to a wider range of handsets.

Apple is facing frustration from new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro owners as their battery life is significantly less than the Apple community has expected following the launch and initial reviews. The issue is showing itself when the smartphone goes into standby mode.

If you’ve noticed excessive battery drain from your iPhone lately then you’re not alone. There are numerous reports of this issue across the internet, with the vast majority of complaints relating to phones in the iPhone 16 family on iOS 18.

Do you feel like your battery life has worsened since upgrading to iOS 18? If so, you aren’t alone. Dozens of users are reporting excessive amounts of battery drain, specifically on the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro.

Phone 16 owners complained on social media about battery drain issues without finding an explanation for the iOS 18 bug doing it.