iPhone 16 Pro Camera battery drain on iOS 26.1

Hi,

Using an IPhone 16 Pro with IOS 26.1 I constantly get an issue where the Camera App drains my battery from 100% to 0% in under a minute in the background (can be soon in the battery stats page), meaning I don't even have anything open, and did not leave any app open and just stored my phone into my backpack. The behaviour is unpredictable but happens far too frequently. I would like to avoid factory resetting my phone if possible, but have not tried it yet, only restarting it, which did not really help. It is a sad situation and don't see anyone else experiencing it. Looks like a Camera App/IOS bug to me, not something hardware related. Also, previously, before using IOS 26.1 I think I did not have this issue at all.


Anyone else have experienced this? My unit s just a year old and had no other problem with it since I have bought it. What should I do?

iPhone 16 Pro, iOS 26

Posted on Dec 13, 2025 5:36 AM

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Dec 13, 2025 5:44 AM in response to flórián275

It's not always the iOS update's fault!  Many things can cause phone problems.  If you tell people you think it's an iOS update, it might make it harder to fix or find a solution for the real issue.



Remember, the right question often leads to the solution!



Was/Is your device Jailbroken? If that's the situation, please be informed that attributing the issues to iOS updates may not be accurate.



iOS updates aim to enhance user experience, boost security, and fix bugs rather than disrupt core features. The majority of the issues after updates might stem from underlying, unmentioned factors. Updates won't typically alter personal data but may refine settings or features. Backup before major updates for safety. Review Apple's update details and backup advice for a smooth process.


Kindly consider checking your settings and addressing any device issues before attributing the issue to external factors. This could be a pure coincidence that the iOS update affected the iPhone functions.


Before initiating a standard iOS update, it's advisable to create a backup. Have you completed this step? If yes, proceed with the restoration from the backup.



See what each update does: OS — iOS 26, About iOS 18 Updates, About iOS 17 Updates, About iOS 16 Updates, About iOS 15 Updates, About iOS 14 Updates, About iOS 13 Updates, About iOS 12 Updates, and so on...


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iPhone 16 Pro Camera battery drain on iOS 26.1

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