Apple iPhone 5 Battery Tagged for Minor Improvement Over Predecessor

It was almost taken for granted that the Apple iPhone 5 will get a substantially improved battery, considering the rumors of a larger screen and 4G LTE connectivity that has been the bane of many an Android-based smartphone's endurance. However, a report by 9to5Mac suggests that this may not be the case, and Apple may just be gearing up for a minor improvement in its smartphone's battery.The website acquired a battery pack that was supposedly intended for the still-unannounced iPhone 5. The component was rated for 1440mAh, just 10mAh higher than the current iPhone 4S' battery. The battery also had a slightly higher voltage and watt-hour rating of 3.8V and 5.45wHr, compared to the current model's 3.7V and 5.3wHr.9to5Mac does admit that it may all be a big error, and that the battery may be intended for a different device altogether. It appears elongated, which ties into the alleged form factor of the iPhone 5, so the leaked component has at least that going for it.
In contrast, one of the biggest stock batteries found in a current smartphone is the Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX's 3300mAh unit. Other handsets on the top end of the market feature smaller batteries that still outpace the leak's specifications.You May Notice A Reduction In Your Apple Battery Replacement Life.Given Apple's penchant for slimmer and slimmer designs, it may have had very little choice but to make some battery compromises. Instead, it could bank on aggressive power management by iOS 6 and Qualcomm's new Gobi 4G LTE chips.Moreover, the next-generation iPhone's rumored 4-inch screen will definitely eat up more power, but it probably wouldn't be in the same league as the nearly 5-inch displays on flagship Android handsets.
To be honest, I'm not sure how I feel about the Third Rail case. One the one hand it has helped me out several times by providing an extra boost of power when I've been out for the day. On the other, it is somewhat awkward for me when travelling as I can't charge the Smart Battery without carrying around a second charger. For those travelling with a laptop this is a non-issue — but for the increasing number of travellers I see using tablets instead, the Third Rail just means more stuff to pack. I'd love to see a system that would allow me to go away with my iPhone and iPad and only take one charger and cable. But for now I'm happy enough to stick with the limited boost I get from this one.