I Tested the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max’s Batteries and Was Awestruck by One Change

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   iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max Battery Tests Reveal Surprising Results

   The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max have undergone battery tests, with CNET ranking the Pro Max first among tested iPhones. Separate tests report varying runtimes and charging results. The iPhone 18 Pro gained 56 minutes, while the Pro Max gained 33 minutes in battery life compared to previous models.

   Why it matters

   The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are Apple's latest flagship models, boasting improved cameras and new features. Battery life is a crucial factor for consumers, and these tests aim to provide insights into the devices' performance. Previous models have faced criticism for their battery life, so any improvements are significant.

   What is confirmed

   • The iPhone 18 Pro Max ranked first among tested iPhones in CNET's battery tests.
   • The iPhone 18 Pro gained 56 minutes in battery life.
   • The iPhone 18 Pro Max gained 33 minutes in battery life.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max have more to offer than just their fancy camera and new burgundy color.

   What to watch next

   • Further battery tests from other sources to confirm these results
   • Comparison of battery life with other flagship smartphones
   • Apple's official response to these battery test results
   Sources used for this update (10)

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   2. TechRadar — I compared the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 17 — how much of an upgrade is the new model?
   3. XDA — The iPhone 18 Pro is great, but it feels like Apple brought back the ‘S’ year
   4. The Guardian — iPhone 18 Pro Max review: Apple’s biggest, heaviest and longest-lasting superphone
   5. www.cnet.com — I Tested the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max’s Batteries and Was Awestruck by One Change
   6. CNET — I Tested the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max’s Batteries and Was Awestruck by One Change
   7. Telegraph India — Apple A20 Pro: Anush Venkatesan, Dan Murray, Banafsheh Barabadi on making speed last
   8. www.neoteo.com — iPhone 18 Pro battery test: runtimes and charging | NeoTeo
   9. saveonphone.com — iPhone 18 Pro Battery Test: Gains Under an Hour; Pro Max Leads
   10. www.cnet.com — Lab Award - CNET
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