iPhone 13 Pro 5G Auto vs 4G on iPhone 13 Pro - Who Wins You Decide?

[potblack2win]

Hi Guys,

I conducted a couple of tests of my own where I checked the following scenarios below to determine whether 5G auto or 4G network modes would give better standby battery percentages. My 13 Pro has dual sims (1 eSIM and 1 Physical SIM)

The phone was placed in the same position with (Bluetooth Disabled, WIFI Disabled and Mobile Network Off within Settings App) and left overnight.

On 15.0.1 software version

5G Auto set on Both Sims - 4-5% drain within 7 hours
4G set on Both Sims - 7-8% drain within 7 hours

I think this may conclude gsmarena findings where they reported 3G standby times to be poor on iPhone 13 Pro.

Does anyone else agree with me?

 

[Taz Mangus]

There are going to be too many factors that can affect how the phone uses cellular connection. By the way, the 13 Pro actually has two eSims and one SIM slot.

 

[potblack2win]

There are going to be too many factors that can affect how the phone uses cellular connection. By the way, the 13 Pro actually has two eSims and one SIM slot.

Agree with that totally.
It’s about about cellular coverage and the way the algorithm auto switches between 3G, 4G and 5G.

I have also notified that their is no option to toggle volte. Maybe the phone by default is connecting to volte which is known for draining battery quickly

 

[cynics]

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Unfortunately without equipment to better diagnose the iPhone there is just too many variables. Is the reception the same, the radio that needs to use the least amount of power is going to be the winner and that will be determined by the reception.

Did the iPhone decide to index more stuff on LTE night? Maybe it was doing the Face thing in Photos.

What about real world testing? Your results a fairly solid (minus the sample size) however they don't represent real world usage. You could charge your iPhone at night but what about during the day? Do you have 5g coverage throughout your normal routine?

I imagine someone online will pull the iPhone apart to put put a multimeter between the iPhone and the battery to measure current. From there we could see the power draw of the device in real time.