Battery performance tests reveal the iPhone 17 Pro Max achieves exceptional endurance compared to competitors. YouTuber Mrwhosetheboss conducted comprehensive evaluations using real-world applications rather than controlled video playback scenarios. The device sustained operation for 13 hours before requiring recharge, surpassing the previous iPhone 16 Pro Max by 45 minutes. Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra fell short at 11 hours and 50 minutes during identical testing conditions.
Apple's engineering improvements combine larger battery capacity with enhanced thermal management and the A19 Pro processor. The UK model tested retains physical SIM functionality while North American versions utilize eSIM technology exclusively. Smaller iPhone variants demonstrated reduced longevity, with the ultra-thin iPhone Air managing only 7 hours and 18 minutes. The standard iPhone 17 achieved 10 hours and 28 minutes, while the iPhone 17 Pro reached 10 hours and 48 minutes. Future Samsung devices may challenge these results through the anticipated Exynos 2600 chip featuring advanced 2nm manufacturing processes.
Apple's engineering improvements combine larger battery capacity with enhanced thermal management and the A19 Pro processor. The UK model tested retains physical SIM functionality while North American versions utilize eSIM technology exclusively. Smaller iPhone variants demonstrated reduced longevity, with the ultra-thin iPhone Air managing only 7 hours and 18 minutes. The standard iPhone 17 achieved 10 hours and 28 minutes, while the iPhone 17 Pro reached 10 hours and 48 minutes. Future Samsung devices may challenge these results through the anticipated Exynos 2600 chip featuring advanced 2nm manufacturing processes.
