iPhone 16 Ultimate Battery Test!

Summary

In this video, the iPhone 16 series is put to the test against last year's models and Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra to evaluate Apple's claim of significant battery improvements. The new iPhones feature larger batteries and more energy-efficient A18 chipsets. Despite initial promising results, the iPhone 16 Pro Max falls short of expectations, with the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra emerging as the battery life champion. The video also touches on charging speeds and the impact of Android 14's optimizations on battery performance.

Takeaways

• 📱 Apple claims significant battery improvements for the iPhone 16 series, with the iPhone 16 Pro Max touted as having the best battery life ever on an iPhone.
• 🔋 The iPhone 16 series reportedly includes larger batteries, a strategy that has been resisted by phone companies in the past due to potential impact on upgrade cycles.
• 🏃‍♂️ The battery test includes a variety of real-world usage scenarios such as workout apps, messaging, social media, video streaming, and gaming to simulate a typical day's usage.
• 📊 The test results show that the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro have battery life improvements over the previous generation, but they do not drastically outperform them.
• 🌟 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra emerges as a strong competitor with impressive battery life, challenging Apple's claim of having the best battery life on the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
• 💡 The new A18 and A18 Pro chips in the iPhone 16 series are designed to be more energy-efficient, contributing to better battery performance.
• 📉 The iPhone 15's display dimming during the test is attributed to the older chip, indicating the efficiency improvements in the new chips used in the iPhone 16 series.
• 🔥 Intensive tasks like 4K video recording put significant strain on the phones, leading to rapid battery drain and thermal throttling in some models.
• 🔋 The iPhone 16 Pro Max achieves an impressive 11 hours and 22 minutes of battery life, but the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra still outlasts it.
• 🔌 The charging speed test reveals that the iPhone 16 series charges relatively quickly, with all models reaching around 22% in 10 minutes of charging.

Q & A

What was Apple's claim about the iPhone 16 series in terms of battery life?

Apple claimed that the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus should have a big boost in battery life, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max should have the best battery life ever on an iPhone.

How did Apple achieve the supposed battery boost in the iPhone 16 series?

Apple achieved the battery boost by adding bigger batteries to all iPhone 16 models and introducing new, more energy-efficient A18 and A18 Pro chipsets.

What role do larger batteries play in improving iPhone 16 series battery life?

Larger batteries provide more capacity for energy storage, which directly translates to longer battery life before needing a recharge.

How do the new A18 and A18 Pro chipsets contribute to battery efficiency?

The new chipsets use a new process that allows transistors to be packed closer together, reducing communication distance and making them faster, more energy efficient, and less hot.

What was the initial unexpected result in the battery test?

The base iPhone 16 was initially leading the battery test, which seemed strange as it's not typically expected to outperform its more advanced counterparts.

Why might phone companies resist making significant battery improvements?

Phone companies might resist battery improvements to encourage users to upgrade more frequently, as battery degradation over time is a primary incentive to upgrade.

What was the outcome of the battery test after 4 hours of use?

After 4 hours, the new iPhones were outperforming their predecessors, but Samsung was leading the test, indicating strong battery life from the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

How does the iPhone 16 Pro Max's battery life compare to the iPhone 15 Pro Max?

The iPhone 16 Pro Max improved upon the already impressive battery life of the iPhone 15 Pro Max, lasting 11 hours and 22 minutes compared to the 15 Pro Max's 9 hours and 35 minutes.

Which phone had the best battery life in the test, and what was the significance of this?

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra had the best battery life in the test, lasting longer than any iPhone. This is significant as it suggests that despite Apple's claims, the Samsung model outperformed the best iPhone battery life ever recorded in their tests.

What was the charging speed of the iPhone 16 series after 10 minutes of charging using a 65W plug?

After 10 minutes of charging, the iPhone 16 series reached approximately 22% battery, indicating a relatively fast charging speed.