Archive · 21 Sep 2025
iPhone 17 Pro Max Beats Samsung S25 Ultra in Battery Test
A recent test shows the new iPhone 17 Pro Max lasts longer than the newest Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.
A tech expert did a test where they used the phones like people normally do, with apps like TikTok and Spotify.
The iPhone 17 Pro Max lasted for 13 hours before it died, while the Samsung lasted almost 12 hours.
Even last year's iPhone 16 Pro Max lasted longer than the new Samsung.
The iPhone 17 Pro Max might last even longer in the US and other places because of a slightly bigger battery.
This means the iPhone 17 Pro Max can stay on longer before needing a charge, which is good news for its users.
iPhone 17 Pro Max outperformed Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra in a battery life test.
The iPhone 17 Pro Max lasted 13 hours, while the Samsung lasted nearly 12 hours.
Test used a simulated daily usage of common apps.
Even the older iPhone 16 Pro Max outperformed the S25 Ultra.
The US version may have a slightly longer battery life.
- Who
- iPhone 17 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra smartphones
- What
- A battery life comparison test
- When
- Not explicitly stated, but recent
- Where
- Test performed on the UK version of the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
- Why
- To compare the real-world battery performance of the latest smartphones.
- Test Performed By
- Tech YouTuber Mrwhosetheboss
- Test Type
- Simulated daily-use comparison
- iPhone 17 Pro Max Battery Life
- 13 hours
- Samsung S25 Ultra Battery Life
- 11 hours, 58 minutes
- iPhone 16 Pro Max Battery Life (2024 Model)
- 12 hours, 15 minutes
- Tasks Included
- Scrolling TikTok/X, Slack messages, Spotify, video recording