CNET releases a mobile battery life report
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Tech media CNET released a battery life report for 32 smartphones, claiming the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has the best overall battery life performance. The report is based on a 120-hour test, including 3 hours of video streaming and 45 minutes of stress testing. The iPhone 18 Pro Max lost 1% of its battery during testing (stress test) and 6% (video test), outperforming other models, thanks to a larger battery, iOS 27 optimization, and improved energy efficiency of the A20 Pro chip.
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CNET tested 32 phones and found that the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max lost 1% battery in a 45-minute stress test and consumed 6% battery in a 3-hour video test, showing the best overall battery life. iPhone Duo topped the stress test, and Pixel 11 Pro XL ranked third. The test accumulated over 120 hours, and the iPhone 18 Pro Max's victory was due to its larger battery, iOS 27 optimization, and improved energy efficiency of the A20 Pro chip.
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