2017 iPhone X Outperforms iPhone XS and XS Max in Battery Life Test

[velocityg4]

I'd be more interested in knowing their testing methodology for comparing battery life between an iPhone X and XS/Max. If they are comparing to last years results. The comparison is not valid. There are variables which will affect battery life.
- Different iOS versions
- Changes to websites. There has been an accelerating trend of adding more scripts and video ads to web sites. This adds CPU load and power drain.
- Differences in default background processes (iOS version related)

Toms is usually more straightforward in their testing methodology. This review is disappointing. I understand smartphones have less control over configuration due to OS differences or lack of updates. This isn't an issue between Apple products made in the last several years. Unlike Android. They all receive the same iOS update at the same time.

The only way you could come close in Android is to install the same LineageOS on them. Although that would defeat the test. As most people will be stuck with the factory Android and whatever updates they push out.

 

[ColdShadow]

well I hope that's not true in real every day use because I found iPhone Xbattery like pretty mediocre.it didn't last a full day with moderate use.

so I will really be concerned if iPhone Xs Max specially has even worse battery life.
I really don't understand why iPhone always suck at battery life department? (with exception on Plus models) against Samsung and Huawei,etc flagship phones? why is it that they can't make better batteries when other can?

 

[ibivibiv]

And "s" year should be improving on all aspects of the iPhone - especially battery life! C'mon Apple...

This is the "New Apple"; Release a lesser quality product and charge more. People think by me saying things like that it makes me an "Apple Hater" and that I like Android or something. Quite the opposite. I want Apple to continue a long standing tradition of great products at a competitive price for those superior products. Right now though they seem to be raising the price and taking things away. Very confusing to say the least.

 

[john123]

Yeh I tend to not believe this test. Many many others have found the Max to have excellent battery life up there with the Note 9

And the X was average battery life at best.

You “tend to not believe” it because it doesn’t have the same result as other tests that (I’m guessing) support your opinion about Apple?

Here’s a crazy concept. ALL the tests may be perfectly valid as executed. In life you often have data that seem contradictory but aren’t once you dig into the details.

 

[I7guy]

You “tend to not believe” it because it doesn’t have the same result as other tests that (I’m guessing) support your opinion about Apple?

Here’s a crazy concept. ALL the tests may be perfectly valid as executed. In life you often have data that seem contradictory but aren’t once you dig into the details.

These YouTube videos represent the testers use case, not my use case. There is also no verification these outcomes from YouTube videos meet the definition “proof” of anything beyond a specific statement of that one test.

To your point in life you may data that is perfectly aligned, but is contradictory once you get into the weeds.

 

[avanpelt]

Apple advertises that the iPhone XS can last up to 12 hours during internet use (the same figure given for last year's iPhone X) while the iPhone XS Max can last up to 13 hours on a single charge. However, battery performance can be affected by various factors, including OS version, hardware optimization, and even cellular reception, which is why Apple only offers approximate numbers.

I added the emphasis on cellular reception. My experience with any battery-operated cell phone over the past 20+ years is that if it's struggling to maintain a cellular connection, that will drain the battery more quickly than just about anything else.

 

[D.T.]

Clearly the XS is a horribly inferior device vs. an X.

So being the helpful and considerate person that I am, I will trade my battery powerhouse iPhone X, straight up, with your new XS with it's sad little battery ...

 

[guspasho]

That’s disappointing but how does battery life of the Xs compare to the 6s in iOS12 with a freshly-replaced battery?

 

[AdventurousJosh]

I really wanna upgrade but my iPhone 6s Plus is still ticking..

 

[Woodcrest64]

People have to be careful with these tests too. It be fair to compare if the test was using a brand new iPhone X vs one which was a year old with a partially degraded battery. I've been super happy with my iPhone X and its battery life but its only 2 month old.

 

[44267547]

Each user who upgraded to XS from an X can determine whether they are getting less, same or more battery life and I would not take these reports too seriously. However, it would be unfair to compare it with the Max since it does have a larger battery. If the X outperforms the Max, then it may be an issue that warrants a further check.

Whenever I even hear ‘battery tests’ or what someone else is achieving out of a phone for battery expectancy, everyone will experience different variations based off usage and settings. There are countless threads where others are exceeding battery life expectations with iPhone XS and others are not, but there are so many variables that attribute to battery life, Its limitless to calculate every contributing factor.

 

[john123]

These YouTube videos represent the testers use case, not my use case. There is also no verification these outcomes from YouTube videos meet the definition “proof” of anything beyond a specific statement of that one test.

To your point in life you may data that is perfectly aligned, but is contradictory once you get into the weeds.

Totally true, and I'm sure some of them manufacture sensational "data" to drive clicks and thus revenue. But in this case, this is some weird testing. I'm more inclined to believe that the testing simply doesn't represent real world usage than that it's fraudulent. That's my take on Occam's razor here anyway.

 

[RecentlyConverted]

So Apple fit a smaller capacity battery in the XS than the X and the battery life goes down? Shocker.

Both my iPhones sport battery cases, guess if I chose to upgrade to newer iPhones I will have use battery cases on them!

 

[FunnelDog]

They should update the buyers guide to reflect this...[
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Tom's Guide has published the results of a battery comparison test pitting Apple's new iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max against a variety of smartphones, with some surprising results.

Both of Apple's latest flagship models failed to reach the heights of last year's first-generation iPhone X using the same battery endurance test, which involved surfing the web continuously over a 4G data connection. Displays were set to 150 nits of brightness, with both auto-brightness and TrueTone disabled.

The iPhone XS Max lasted 10 hours and 38 minutes, while the iPhone XS managed 9 hours and 41 minutes. Those figures compare unfavorably to the results of the original iPhone X, which lasted 10 hours and 49 minutes in the same test last year.

As far as rival phones go, the iPhone XS and XS Max outperformed the HTC U12+ (9 hours, 13 minutes) and the LG G7 ThinQ (8 hours, 35 minutes), however both Apple models were beaten by flagship devices in the Android category. Google's Pixel 2, for example, lasted 12 hours and 9 minutes, while Samsung's Galaxy Note 9 lasted 11 hours and 26 minutes. However, the overall winner was Huawei's P20 Pro, clocking in 14 hours and 13 minutes.

Apple advertises that the iPhone XS can last up to 12 hours during internet use (the same figure given for last year's iPhone X) while the iPhone XS Max can last up to 13 hours on a single charge. However, battery performance can be affected by various factors, including OS version, hardware optimization, and even cellular reception, which is why Apple only offers approximate numbers.

Earlier this week, iFixit teardowns confirmed the existence of a new single-cell L-shaped battery in the iPhone XS, while the iPhone XS Max remains two cells. Chinese regulatory filings also earlier revealed the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max have battery capacities of 2,658 mAh at 3.81V and 3,174 mAh at 3.80V respectively.

Last year's iPhone X has a battery capacity of 2,716mAh at 3.81 V, yet Apple claims iPhone XS customers can expect a 30-minute increase in operating time over that device, while XS Max users can expect an hour and a half. If you're an iPhone XS or XS Max owner, let us know what kind of battery life you're seeing by using the comments below.

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[FelixDerKater]

Fatten it up. Add a proper battery.

 

[Topher227]

I picked up the XS Max on Friday, and there was a Pokemon GO Community Day on Saturday.

My girlfriend has an iPhone X, we both left our apartment at the same time at 100% and played with similar screen-on times.

About 3 hours into the event (and a total of 5 hours since we left our apartment), my battery was about 65% and hers was about 40%.

I understand that this is not a 100% scientific test, however, long story short is that I see a very good boost on the XS Max compared to the 2017 X.

 

[chfilm]

The iPhone X has the best battery life I ever experienced in any of my previous iPhones to be honest.

 

[farewelwilliams]

likely due to stereo speakers. ipad pro has terrible battery life if you play things on max vol, but battery life is amazing if you play at 50%

 

[radiologyman]

likely due to stereo speakers. ipad pro has terrible battery life if you play things on max vol, but battery life is amazing if you play at 50%

Could be due to worse reception

 

[Mr. Donahue]

What battery life can I expect if I upgrade from the iPhone 5 to the iPhone 7? I really prefer the smaller form factor and aluminium construction.

Wait til next year. I bet they’ll release a successor to the SE. It only makes sense. Think about it. They have no small form factor phone available. They will almost have to make one to please the market that wants small phones and old kids with small hands.

 

[Glockworkorange]

Went from X to XS Max. Massive improvement in battery life for me.

Me too; however, I dislike the fact we don’t get an always there battery percentage and I think the bar doesn’t correlate well the with percentages either. 50% tends to look a good deal less than half a bar.
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Wait til next year. I bet they’ll release a successor to the SE. It only makes sense. Think about it. They have no small form factor phone available. They will almost have to make one to please the market that wants small phones and old kids with small hands.

If people were ga ga over the small form factor, they’d have made another one.

Apple services most people. Most people want a bigger phone.

 

[Mr. Donahue]

My 6 is butter(ish) smooth with ios12. Seriously, was ready to dump it pre-update, now I can’t justify it.

Same. But when I get a new phone I’m not sure I’m gonna stick with Apple.

I might go with google pixel 3. I can’t stand the notch and devs with apps just put abc even bigger top header rather than have to work around the notch.

The Sony Xperia Compact also looks good. I’m gonna wait until April of next year and if there is no SE 2. I’ll leave Apple until they get rid of the notch and make a under 5” phone.

 

[Jimmy James]

Since the X is still available it looks like a deal.

 

[dazz87]

How sad last year phone has better battery life than this year phone..... " but but but it does not matter how big the size of the battery is......" 3100mAh is a joke on a display that is 6.5"

 

[barkomatic]

Ok, so the Verizon version of the iPhone X not only has better reception over cellular and wifi but the battery last longer as well. I'm feeling very good about my purchase last year and I hope these issues get sorted out by next years release. It's hard to believe that a new device doesn't at least equal the basics of the previous generation.