CNET put the newest iPhone batteries to the test <\/a>with hours of streaming, gaming and scrolling through social media.<\/p>\nThe iPhone 17 Pro Max was the top performer, losing just 9% of battery life in a three-hour video test.<\/p>\n
“Apple put a bigger battery in the phone so there’s a bigger gas tank,” Holland said.<\/p>\n
He says even the slimmed-down iPhone Air, with a modest battery capacity, can last all day depending on usage.<\/p>\n
“Someone who uses their phone all the time, who’s online a lot, or does a lot of video and photography…is that going to cut it for them? Probably not,” Holland said.<\/p>\n
In CNET testing, the newest iPhone batteries outlasted previous versions and lasted longer than Apple’s competitors.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re an Android user, Holland said customers still have options for great battery life.<\/p>\n
“One that I particularly like is the Samsung Galaxy S25 series. You don’t even need to get the most expensive one, but the most expensive one has the biggest battery,” Holland said.<\/p>\n
A word of advice: If you\u2019re shopping for a new Samsung phone for yourself, Holland encourages buyers to pause, “because we know that Samsung will likely update their phones in January,” he said.<\/p>\n
Improve battery life, without a major purchase <\/p>\n
If the battery is the only issue with your current phone, Holland suggests a battery replacement.<\/p>\n
“We’re talking maybe $50, $100, depending on the labor and things like that,” Holland said.<\/p>\n
He says keep batteries charged longer by lowering your screen’s brightness and avoiding streaming with a poor cell signal.<\/p>\n
To squeeze another year out of your current phone, CNET recommends smartphone users:<\/p>\n
Install all available updates\u00a0Use a case\u00a0Offload apps and photos you don\u2019t need\u00a0Clean out ports\u00a0<\/p>\n
But if it\u2019s time for an upgrade, a great Cyber Monday deal could be the answer to your battery issues, so you don’t waste your money.<\/p>\n
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