This article will focus on one of the most important features in the iPhone - battery life. We tell you how long different smartphone models work on a single battery charge. Which one can be taken on a long trip without an external battery, and which one will have to live at the outlet.
iPhone XS Max
Start with the latest Apple smartphone on the market. Let's find out how long the battery lasts on the iPhone XS Max. This phone differs from other models in the series with a huge 6.5-inch display and rather impressive dimensions. These parameters, in turn, have a positive effect on autonomy, since Apple was able to fit a larger battery into it.
Apple claims iPhone XS Max can run on a single charge:
- Talking time with wireless headphones - 25 hours.
- When actively using the built-in Safari web browser - 13 hours.
- When watching HD video in the built-in iOS player- 15 hours.
- While listening to Apple Music online - 65 hours.
This data is shared by Apple. In fact, the numbers vary. Journalists and ordinary users talk about 10 hours of activity in mixed mode. Mixed mode refers to the average load, when a person makes several calls, sometimes takes pictures, often surfs the Internet, writes in instant messengers and listens to music. Operation mode without games and heavy programs.
iPhone XS
The smaller iPhone XS has a smaller display. Accordingly, the device itself is smaller and the battery in it is not so capacious. It also uses the same energy-efficient A12 chip as the iPhone XS Max. All this allowed to significantly increase the battery life of the smartphone.
So how long does the iPhone XS battery last?
- Talking time with wireless headphones - 20 hours.
- When actively using the built-in Safari web browser - 12 hours.
- When watching HD video in the built-in iOS player- 14 hours.
- While listening to Apple Music online - 60 hours.
The difference is noticeable only when talking and listening to music. In other scenarios, the difference is minimal. In fact, the smartphone is able to live for about 8 hours in mixed mode without excessive load.
iPhone XR
The 2018 budget model boasts impressive autonomy. This smartphone lasts longer on a single charge than any other iPhone andmany other smartphones with more massive dimensions. It uses a power-hungry processor and a low-resolution display. Due to this serious difference between the quality of the screen and the internal components, good autonomy is achieved.
- Talking time with wireless headphones - 25 hours.
- When actively using the built-in Safari web browser - 15 hours.
- When watching HD video in the built-in iOS player - 16 hours.
- While listening to Apple Music online - 65 hours.
The best option for those who need the most "long-playing" gadget. It will easily withstand two days in mixed mode. At the same time, gamers will also be satisfied. Instead of the standard 4 hours, it will be possible to spend a couple of hours more in the game.
iPhone X
Last year's flagship, despite a one-year-old processor and some obsolescence, holds a charge a little better than the iPhone XS, released in the fall of 2018. How long does an iPhone X battery last? Apple shares the following data:
- Talking time with wireless headphones - 21 hours.
- When actively using the built-in Safari web browser - 12 hours.
- When watching HD video in the built-in iOS player- 13 hours.
- While listening to Apple Music online - 60 hours.
In reality, these numbers are slightly less. "Ten" runs on a single charge for about 8 hours in mixed mode, which is unambiguousnot bad, since it's a full-time job. For many users, this is definitely enough.
It should be noted that this smartphone has some problems with overheating when interacting with heavy programs like Lightroom. They subject the processor to a serious load, because of this, heat dissipation begins. As a result, the amount of energy consumed also increases. Therefore, the iPhone X performs quite a bit when interacting with professional photo and video editing software.
iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone 7 Plus
The iPhone 8 Plus is technically similar to the iPhone X in many ways, but it has a much larger body and a smaller screen resolution. As a result, we get a much more impressive running time. And with the iPhone 7 Plus, the situation is almost unchanged. In the end, how long does the iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 8 Plus battery last? Apple reports the following metrics:
- Talking time with wireless headphones - 21 hours.
- When actively using the built-in Safari web browser - 13 hours.
- When watching HD video in the built-in iOS player- 14 hours.
- While listening to Apple Music online - 60 hours.
Judging by the reviews, these figures are very close to reality. Even with an average load, smartphones can live up to 12 hours. It is important to note that all of the above gadgets are equipped with a fast charging function. The iPhone 7 Plus, on the other hand, lacks this option. This must be taken into account as thesesmartphones up to three hours in normal mode. If you like to charge your phone in the morning and not at night, then you should definitely look at more modern models.
iPhone 8 and iPhone 7
Smaller versions of the "eight" and "seven" work very little on a single charge, and in this parameter they cannot compete with other models. Not an energy-efficient processor, not energy-saving software tools did not save these gadgets.
How long does an iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 battery last?
- Talking time using wireless headphones - 14 hours.
- When actively using the built-in Safari web browser - 12 hours.
- When watching HD video in the built-in iOS player- 13 hours.
- While listening to Apple Music online - 40 hours.
In fact, the operating time is much less. On average, both gadgets can live for about 6 hours. And then, these values \u200b\u200bare valid only when working in a gentle mode. Any game or complex program will lead to a catastrophic decrease in operating time. Included with these models is to take good portable batteries that can recharge the gadget at least once.
For the seventh iPhone, Apple has released a branded battery case in an unusual design. This once again confirms the weak autonomy of this model, since even the manufacturer admits the problem.
Battery life for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6S and earlier
The rest of the models are combined in one paragraph, since they are allsuffer from problems with autonomy. Even their "plus" versions are not as impressive as the newer models. iPhones released before 2015 will not be considered at all as they are out of date.
How long does an iPhone 6S and iPhone 6 battery last?
- Talking time using wireless headphones - 14 hours.
- When actively using the built-in Safari web browser - 10 hours.
- While watching HD video in the built-in iOS player, 11 hours.
- While listening to Apple Music online - 50 hours.
Of course, the actual operating time is very different from that described by Apple. "Sixes" are rarely able to work more than 5-6 hours even with an average load on the smartphone.
Older models like the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5 could not last at least 4-6 hours at all. Due to more modern software, these models can no longer please with good autonomy.
But problems with the iPhone's battery life may be due not only to the fact that it is an old gadget with a compact battery. Batteries are consumables. Over time, they lose their capacity and do not work as efficiently as in new devices. Therefore, it is worth monitoring their condition.
Battery monitoring function
In iOS 11, a feature has appeared that allows you to monitor the status of the battery. It shows the peak capacity of the iPhone battery. When this indicator starts to decrease, the battery life of the gadget decreases. Furthermore,crashes, unexpected shutdowns, overheating begin. In the end, everything can lead to the fact that the battery swells and squeezes the iPhone screen out of the case. But this is not the worst. Such damage can cause the battery to explode. Therefore, if the phone starts to drain quickly, it is worth going and replacing the battery.
Battery replacement
If the battery is out of order or lost in capacity, then you have two ways. Have the device serviced or replace the battery yourself. The first option is the easiest and safest. Specialists in repair shops will perfectly cope with this work and will not take a lot of money. In addition, the phone will definitely remain intact and continue to work after repair. The second option is to buy an iPhone battery from an online store and try to replace it yourself. This procedure is not easy, so you will have to spend a lot of time studying the design of the smartphone so as not to damage it.
