Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max showed record battery life in practical tests. Optimizations in iOS 18 have significantly improved battery life for both new and previous iPhone models.
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According to Geekerwan’s testing, the iPhone 16 Pro Max achieved an impressive 10 hours and 23 minutes of battery life under intense use, which could make it the leader among 2024 flagship smartphones. The iPhone 16 Pro showed a result of 8 hours 28 minutes. For comparison, the Vivo X100s Android smartphone showed only 9 hours and 34 minutes of operation without recharging.
Comprehensive testing included a number of typical usage scenarios: web surfing, voice and video calls, playing Genshin Impact and messaging via WeChat. This approach provides a realistic estimate of device power consumption in various operating modes, which is critical for users when choosing a smartphone this year.
IOS 18 optimizations have significantly impacted the performance of the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. The battery life of the iPhone 15 Pro Max has increased from 7 hours 56 minutes to 9 hours 2 minutes, and the iPhone 15 Pro has increased from 6 hours 22 minutes to 6 hours 55 minutes. This increase can become a powerful argument for owners of older smartphone models that it is not necessary to update their devices, which probably explains the low pre-orders for the new line.
It is important to note that the tests did not take into account the impact of Apple Intelligence on the battery life of the iPhone without recharging. This AI feature could significantly affect the power consumption of Apple smartphones and possibly worsen the results of their battery testing. Because Apple Intelligence requires complex computational tasks to be performed directly on the device, this can increase processor load and therefore increase power consumption.