What is the battery capacity of iPhone 5s. Battery for iPhone SE original

Such a thing as a battery has today become one of the main criteria for an iPhone and phones in general. The battery sometimes becomes our headache.

This happens after several years of use, and to avoid this pain, we immediately ask what the battery capacity of this or that iPhone model is.

It’s clear that every year the mAh number of smartphones is growing, but the characteristics of phones are also growing. Unfortunately, the number of hours of work does not increase noticeably.

How long is the battery on an iPhone?

To make it easier for you when choosing a phone model, I have prepared for you indicators of all modern models. In addition, I will remember interesting facts.

I want to start with model number 4, no one buys 3 or 3GS anymore. They will soon be in the museum, if some of them are not already there.

If you remember the characteristics of these phones and combine them with the mAh amount of modern smartphones, then the phone would probably work for a week.

The years of these smartphones have been unforgettable and every owner of one of these devices remembers them only with a smile. And mind you, we didn’t even think about the battery back then.

• 4: 1420 mAh;
• 4S: 1430 mAh.

As you can see, compared to today's figures, the numbers are incredibly small. But once you buy this device, you don’t think too much about charging throughout the day.

Many believe that the generation with 4-inch screens is the most successful. Apple also does not forget about this and the result is the release of the iPhone SE.


Of course, many still use these devices, but when they start using a newer generation phone, their love for 4 inches slowly evaporates.

• 5: 1440 mAh;
• 5S: 1560 mAh;
• 5C: 1520 mAh;
• SE: 1642 mAh.

The numbers have not grown significantly compared to the old 4 and 4S, because all the characteristics have not increased too much. The SE has already gained more, but considering its filling from the 6S, this is probably not enough.

As soon as screens began to grow significantly in size, the iPhone battery found itself in exactly the same situation. Energy consumption has increased and we cannot do without large numbers.


A big plus is the development of processors for the better. Indeed, in addition to increasing power, Apple is trying to reduce energy consumption.

• 6: 1810 mAh;
• 6 PLUS: 2915 mAh;
• 6S: 1715 mAh;
• 6S PLUS: 2750 mAh.

This is clearly noticeable in this case, where the S versions have significantly better performance while at the same time the battery capacity decreases.

In this series we see only significant improvements in the filling and the appearance of moisture protection, and we say goodbye to the release of 3.5. In terms of design, they simply took the 6S and made it the way it should have been originally.


The camera now sticks out less rudely, and the antenna lines are neatly placed on the edges of the smartphones. The PLUS version is still superior in size to smartphones with identical screens.

• 7: 1960 mAh;
• 7 PLUS: 2900 mAh.

The phone has grown nicely in all its senses. Now the processor has 4 cores and the camera, both front and rear, has received many new features.

I won’t write about each model separately. If you buy a new smartphone, then it will last you exactly a day of active use.


Just before going to bed you will start thinking about charging it. It’s just that some people still have 30 or 40 percent left, but they still have to bet, because tomorrow they need to use it.

You can notice a significant increase in operating time only in the PLUS versions. Their battery is very good and will last much longer than models with a smaller screen.

When you buy a used smartphone, you can be prepared that you will need to change the battery in the near future. Although this factor largely depends on the previous owner and his manner of using the smartphone.

Like many Apple announcements over the past few years, the iPhone SE announcement was both expected and unexpected. Expected - in terms of the general idea: everyone was ready for Apple to release a cheaper smartphone with a small display diagonal. The surprise was that the body of the new product turned out to be exactly identical to the iPhone 5s, and the hardware characteristics, on the contrary, were inherited from the iPhone 6s, Apple’s current flagship.

Let's take a look at the characteristics of the new product.

Apple iPhone SE Specifications

• Apple A9 SoC 1.8 GHz (2 64-bit cores, ARMv8-A based architecture)
• GPU Apple A9
• Apple M9 motion coprocessor including barometer, accelerometer, gyroscope and compass
• RAM 2 GB
• Flash memory 16 / 64 GB
• No memory card support
• Operating system iOS 9.3
• Touch display IPS, 4″, 1135×640 (324 ppi), capacitive, multi-touch
• Cameras: front (1.2 MP, 720p video) and rear (12 MP, 4K video)
• Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac (2.4 and 5 GHz; MIMO support)
• Cellular: UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), LTE Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41
• Bluetooth 4.2 A2DP LE
• Touch ID fingerprint scanner
• NFC (Apple Pay only)
• 3.5mm stereo headset jack, Lightning dock connector
• Li-polymer battery 1624 mAh, non-removable
• GPS / A-GPS, Glonass
• Dimensions 123.8×58.6×7.6 mm
• Weight 113 g (our measurement)

For clarity, let’s compare the characteristics of the new product with the iPhone 6s, iPhone 5s (since this is what the new product is replacing), as well as with the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact - this is perhaps the main competitor of the iPhone SE at the moment.

*according to manufacturer information
** our measurement

The table clearly shows that, with the exception of the screen, dimensions and battery capacity, the characteristics of the iPhone 6s and iPhone SE are identical. But there is no option with 128 GB of internal memory, which, of course, is a minus (especially considering the possibility of shooting in 4K). In turn, the dimensions and screen are similar to the iPhone 5s, but all other parameters have become much more advanced. Even the battery capacity has increased, although the body is the same.

As for comparison with Android competitors, things are not so simple here. Apple devices lag behind in almost all characteristics, but, as we have repeatedly seen, this may not directly affect real performance and other user qualities. So let's proceed directly to testing.

Packaging and accessories

The packaging of the iPhone SE is much closer to the iPhone 6s than the iPhone 5s. This is evidenced by both the overall light color scheme and the picture on the smartphone screen.

The packaging of Apple smartphones has not contained any surprises for a long time. The new product is no exception. Here are the EarPods, enclosed in a beautiful box, leaflets, a charger (5 V 1 A), a Lightning cable, stickers and a key for removing the SIM card cradle.

Design

Now let's look at the design of the iPhone SE itself. The first emotion when you take it out of the box: my God, how small and, at the same time, plump!

In fact, the dimensions of the new product exactly match the iPhone 5s. Down to the millimeter. However, in the two and a half years that have passed since the release of the iPhone 5s, we have already become accustomed to a smaller thickness and, of course, a significantly larger screen. It’s not for nothing that Sony’s Compact model has a diagonal of 4.6 inches. And the Chinese have already stopped producing fewer smartphones. So four inches looks like an outright atavism.

But this is exactly the case when the opinion of technologists does not coincide with the opinion of many ordinary users, among whom the iPhone 5s is still popular. And although for some of them this is due solely to financial reasons, others simply prefer compact models. The iPhone SE is aimed at them.

Strictly speaking, there are only three design differences from the iPhone 5s. The first is the new Rose Gold color. We have seen this color in all the latest generation of Apple mobile products, but now it is available on a compact smartphone. The girls will probably be happy. Not only is it beautiful in itself, but it also emphasizes that you don’t have some old iPhone 5s, but the very newest thing. However, three other color options (gold, dark gray and silver) are also available.

The second design element that has undergone changes compared to the iPhone 5s is the branded apple. Now it is not pressed into the metal surface, but is made of glossy metal as an independent block, inserted into the body and slightly recessed - like the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus. It looks elegant, but, in essence, it is such a trifle that you can hardly catch it with your eyes unless you specifically look closely.

Finally, the last detail that helps not to confuse the iPhone SE with the iPhone 5s is the letters SE directly below the word iPhone on the back of the device. However, obviously, this does not in any way affect the perception of the design. Otherwise, the smartphones are absolutely identical: the material, the location and shape of the buttons, the connectors - everything is exactly like the iPhone 5s. As a plus, we note that although the camera here is significantly better, it does not protrude above the body at all (as is the case with all iPhones with a six in their name).

An interesting question is what version of the Touch ID fingerprint scanner is installed in the smartphone. As we remember, a new version of the scanner debuted in the iPhone 6s/6s Plus, which works faster and more accurately. Owners of these models know that they only need to quickly touch their finger and immediately pull it away for the smartphone to recognize the owner. Since Apple doesn't give details about the version of Touch ID in the iPhone SE, we tested it with a simple comparison - pressing the Home button on the iPhone 6s Plus and iPhone SE at the same time. The result is clear: the fingerprint scanner in the iPhone SE is slower. That is, apparently, it is the same here as in the iPhone 5s.

In general, the design of the iPhone SE can be called a time-tested classic (although it looks somewhat archaic compared to modern devices, even in the middle segment). Two cosmetic innovations - a new color and a differently designed logo - do not affect the overall impression. In terms of appearance, this is just an iPhone 5s. No more and no less, no better and no worse.

Screen

The screen parameters of the iPhone SE do not differ from those of the iPhone 5s: 4-inch diagonal, IPS matrix with a resolution of 1136×640. By modern standards - very little: both diagonal and resolution (less than 720p is difficult to find even in the mid-budget segment).

It is also important that the iPhone SE screen does not support 3D Touch technology.

However, technical characteristics and the presence or absence of additional technologies are just the tip of the iceberg. A comprehensive examination of the quality of the iPhone SE screen was carried out by the editor of the “Projectors and TV” section, Alexey Kudryavtsev.

The front surface of the screen is made in the form of a glass plate with a mirror-smooth surface that is scratch-resistant. Judging by the reflection of objects, the anti-glare properties of the screen are better than those of the Google Nexus 7 (2013) screen (hereinafter simply Nexus 7). For clarity, here is a photograph in which a white surface is reflected when the screens are turned off (on the left is Nexus 7, on the right is Apple iPhone SE, then they can be distinguished by size):

The screen of the Apple iPhone SE is slightly darker (brightness according to photographs is 104 versus 110 for the Nexus 7). The ghosting of reflected objects in the Apple iPhone SE screen is very weak, this indicates that there is no air gap between the layers of the screen (more specifically, between the outer glass and the surface of the LCD matrix) (OGS - One Glass Solution type screen). Due to the smaller number of boundaries (glass/air type) with very different refractive indices, such screens look better in conditions of strong external illumination, but their repair in the case of cracked external glass is much more expensive, since the entire screen has to be replaced. The outer surface of the screen has a special oleophobic (grease-repellent) coating (effective, but still no better than that of the Nexus 7), so fingerprints are removed much more easily and appear at a slower rate than with regular glass.

When manually controlling the brightness and displaying the white field in full screen, the maximum brightness value was about 610 cd/m², the minimum was 6 cd/m². The maximum brightness is very high, and given the excellent anti-glare properties, readability will be ensured even on a sunny day outdoors. In complete darkness, the brightness can be reduced to a comfortable value. There is automatic brightness adjustment based on the light sensor (located to the left of the front speaker). In automatic mode, as external lighting conditions change, the screen brightness both increases and decreases. The operation of this function depends on the position of the brightness adjustment slider - the user can use it to try to set the desired brightness level for the current conditions, but we cannot predict what the brightness will be in other conditions and simply when changing and returning the level of external illumination. If you don’t touch anything, then in complete darkness the automatic brightness adjustment function reduces the brightness to 6 cd/m² (too dark), in an office illuminated by artificial light (about 400 lux) the brightness increases to 100-140 cd/m² (normal), in in a very bright environment (corresponding to the lighting of a clear day outdoors, but without direct sunlight - 20,000 lux or a little more) is set to 500 cd/m² (this is enough). We were more satisfied with the option obtained after several attempts at brightness correction in different conditions, and for the three conditions indicated above we received 8, 115 and 600 cd/m². It turns out that the auto-brightness function works more or less adequately, and there is some possibility of adjusting the nature of the brightness change to the user’s requirements, although there are some not obvious features in its operation. At any brightness level, there is no significant modulation of the backlight, so there is no flickering of the screen (or rather, at minimum brightness there are very narrow peaks with a frequency of 50 Hz, but flickering was still not noticeable even with great effort).

This smartphone uses an IPS matrix. The microphotographs show a typical IPS subpixel structure:

For comparison, you can see the gallery of microphotographs of screens used in mobile technology.

The screen has good viewing angles without significant color shift even with large viewing deviations from perpendicular to the screen and without inverting shades. For comparison, here are photographs in which the same images are displayed on the screens of the Apple iPhone SE and Nexus 7, while the brightness of the screens is initially set to approximately 200 cd/m² (across the white field across the entire screen, on the Apple iPhone SE this corresponds to a value of 60% brightness at using third-party programs), and the color balance on the camera is forcibly switched to 6500 K. There is a white field perpendicular to the screens:

Note the good uniformity of brightness and color tone of the white field. And a test picture:

Color balance varies slightly, color saturation is normal. Now at an angle of approximately 45 degrees to the plane and to the side of the screen:

It can be seen that the colors did not change much on both screens and the contrast remained at a high level. And a white field:

The brightness at an angle of the screens decreased (at least 5 times, based on the difference in shutter speed), but in the case of the Apple iPhone SE the drop in brightness is slightly less. When deviated diagonally, the black field is lightened weakly and acquires a light red-violet tint. The photographs below demonstrate this (the brightness of the white areas in the direction perpendicular to the plane of the screens is approximately the same!):

And from another angle:

When viewed perpendicularly, the uniformity of the black field is good:

The contrast (approximately in the center of the screen) is normal - about 760:1. The response time for the black-white-black transition is 20 ms (11 ms on + 9 ms off). The transition between halftones of gray 25% and 75% (based on the numerical value of the color) and back takes a total of 25 ms. The gamma curve, constructed using 32 points with equal intervals based on the numerical value of the shade of gray, did not reveal any blockage in either the highlights or the shadows. The power function fitting exponent is 1.93, which is lower than the standard value of 2.2, so the image is slightly brightened. In this case, the real gamma curve deviates little from the power-law dependence:

Color gamut is almost equal to sRGB:

Apparently, the matrix filters mix the components with each other to a moderate extent. The spectra confirm this:

As a result, visually the colors have a natural saturation. The balance of shades on the gray scale is good, since the color temperature is slightly higher than the standard 6500 K, and the deviation from the blackbody spectrum (ΔE) is less than 10, which is considered an acceptable indicator for a consumer device. At the same time, color temperature and ΔE change little from hue to hue - this has a positive effect on the visual assessment of color balance. (The darkest areas of the gray scale can be ignored, since color balance there is not very important, and the error in measuring color characteristics at low brightness is large.)

As in, the iPhone SE has a function Night Shift, which makes the picture warmer at night (the user specifies how much warmer). The graphs above show the values ​​​​obtained at the middle position of the parameter slider Color temperature(by the way, the correct word is “color temperature”), when shifted all the way to Warmer and to Colder(graphs are signed in the appropriate way). Yes, the color temperature decreases, which is what is required. A description of why such a correction can be useful is given in the specified article about the iPad Pro 9.7. In any case, when having fun with a mobile device at night, it is better to reduce the screen brightness to a minimum, but still comfortable level, and only then, to calm your own paranoia, turn the screen yellow with the setting Night Shift.

Let's summarize. The screen has a very high maximum brightness and has excellent anti-glare properties, so the device can be used outdoors without any problems, even on a sunny summer day. In complete darkness, the brightness can be reduced to a comfortable level. It is also possible to use a mode with automatic brightness adjustment, which works more or less adequately. The advantages of the screen include an effective oleophobic coating, the absence of an air gap in the layers of the screen and flicker, high black stability to deviation of the gaze from perpendicular to the screen plane, good uniformity of the black field, as well as the sRGB color gamut and good color balance. There are no significant shortcomings. Currently, this is perhaps the best display among small-screen smartphones.

Performance and Heat

The iPhone SE runs on the same Apple A9 SoC as the iPhone 6s. This means that there is also an Apple M9 coprocessor, which provides support for the voice unlocking function (with the “Hey Siri!” command).

It is important that the CPU frequency in the iPhone SE is not reduced. We outlined the details about the SoC in the article about the iPhone 6s, so we won’t repeat ourselves and go straight to testing. In addition to the main testing hero, we included the iPhone 6s Plus and iPhone 5s in the table, since our main tasks are to understand whether there are any differences in the performance of the iPhone SE compared to other smartphones based on the Apple A9, and also how much faster the new product is than iPhone 5s. As for comparison with Android competitors, as we previously found out, the Apple A9 is still the leader, so there is simply no point in such a comparison in the case of the iPhone SE.

Let's start with browser tests: SunSpider 1.0.2, Octane Benchmark, Kraken Benchmark and JetStream. We used the Safari browser throughout.

The result is predictable: we see approximate parity between the iPhone SE and iPhone 6s Plus, as well as a huge superiority (three to four times) over the iPhone 5s. We emphasize that different versions of operating systems and browsers could have caused some error, so a small difference between the two Apple A9 smartphones should not be confusing.

Now let's see how the iPhone SE performs in Geekbench 3 and AnTuTu 6 - multi-platform benchmarks. Unfortunately, we don't have results for the iPhone 5s, because at the time we tested it, AnTuTu did not support iOS at all, and Geekbench was available in a previous version. Therefore, you will have to be content with the results of the latest smartphones.

Here is a more strange result: the slight but still present superiority of the iPhone SE over the iPhone 6s Plus in Geekbench, as well as, on the contrary, the lag in AnTuTu, attracts attention.

The last group of benchmarks is dedicated to testing GPU performance. We used 3DMark, GFXBench Metal (in the case of the iPhone 5s, the results are from a simple GFXBench) and Basemark Metal.

Let us remind you that Offscreen tests involve displaying images in 1080p, regardless of the actual screen resolution. And Onscreen tests mean displaying a picture in the resolution that matches the device screen resolution. That is, Offscreen tests are indicative from the point of view of the abstract performance of the SoC, and Onscreen tests are indicative from the point of view of the comfort of the game on a specific device.

As we can see, even the most resource-intensive 3D scenes do not cause any difficulties for the iPhone SE. Here, of course, the matter is not only in the SoC, but also in the low screen resolution. Hence the difference with the iPhone 6s Plus in Onscreen modes. Interestingly, in Offscreen mode, the larger model slightly outperforms the compact newcomer. But the user doesn't care about this. The main thing for him is that any games on the iPhone SE will simply fly.

Next test: 3DMark. Here we are interested in the Sling Shot Extreme and Ice Storm Unlimited subtests.

The significant superiority of the iPhone 6s Plus over the iPhone SE in the most difficult test, Sling Shot Extreme, looks rather strange. It would be logical to assume that the GPU of the cheaper iPhone operates at a reduced frequency. And this looks like a completely logical solution, since with a significantly lower screen resolution the load on the GPU becomes lower.

Finally - Basemark Metal.

And here is a similar picture, strengthening us in the assumption made above. But despite the slight loss to the iPhone 6s in points, the iPhone SE demonstrated a significantly higher number of frames per second during the test - from 38 to 45, while the iPhone 6s Plus barely jumped over the border of 30 fps. Therefore, even a game of this level will not be a problem for the iPhone SE.

One more thing to note is that during testing at Basemark Metal, the iPhone SE got very hot. Below is a thermal image of the back surface obtained after two consecutive runs (about 10 minutes of work) of the Basemark Metal test:

It can be seen that the heating is localized in the upper right part of the device, which apparently corresponds to the location of the SoC chip. According to the heat chamber, the maximum heating was 44 degrees (at an ambient temperature of 24 degrees), this is already very noticeable.

In the same test, the iPhone 6s Plus showed significantly less heating (more precisely, it was localized in one place, so the smartphone can be held comfortably in your hands). Consequently, although the performance of the iPhone SE is more than enough for any games, and will last for another two years, playing really resource-intensive applications may not be entirely comfortable due to high heating.

Cameras

The main camera of the iPhone SE has the same parameters as the camera of the iPhone 6s. We decided to check whether the iPhone SE's photo capabilities are really as good as Apple's current flagship! The examination was carried out by Anton Soloviev.

Like the iPhone 6s, the iPhone SE can shoot 4K video. Moreover, the quality of daytime photography is very good. With night photography, things are, of course, worse, but still not completely terrible.

Here is a still frame from the first video, shot during the day (a screenshot in original resolution is available by clicking). And you can even see the license plate of a passing car, not to mention the details in the background!

As a minus, we note the lack of optical stabilization (it is still only available in the iPhone 6 Plus and iPhone 6s Plus), as well as the fact that the front camera of the iPhone SE has a resolution of only 1.2 megapixels and is of the same quality as the similar camera of the iPhone 5s.

Autonomous operation

Although the iPhone SE has a more capacious battery than the iPhone 5s, it is still inferior to the iPhone 6s and, especially, 6s Plus.

However, since the iPhone SE has a lower screen resolution and a smaller screen area, the iPhone SE's battery life is roughly identical to the iPhone 6s. That is, with fairly active everyday use, the device will have to be recharged every day; with moderately active use, there is a chance that by the end of the day there will still be some charge left.

conclusions

The iPhone SE is perhaps Apple's most boring smartphone, in both a good and a bad way. There is no innovation here - neither in terms of design, nor in terms of capabilities and hardware platform. In addition, there is nothing new here at all: it is simply a hybrid of previously released devices - the iPhone 5s and iPhone 6s. From the first they took the design, screen, fingerprint sensor and front camera, from the second - SoC, RAM, communication capabilities and the main camera. Well, they added a new color - Rose Gold.

However, for those who are not buying innovations, but a device for everyday use, the iPhone SE may turn out to be the best choice, which is predictable in a good way. In the sense that when you buy this smartphone, you know exactly what you will get in the end. There are no pitfalls here, no surprises. The only thing that upset us a little was the overheating of the device in the most difficult 3D tests, but, in fairness, we note that these tests, in principle, would not have gone well on the iPhone 5s. So if you don’t want overheating, don’t load your iPhone SE with games of this level (although they don’t exist yet, benchmark developers are ahead of game makers).

And the main question that you need to answer for yourself before purchasing is: are you ready to use a smartphone with a small (by today’s standards) screen? Some will say: definitely not - let it at least be a super-flagship inside. Obviously, the iPhone SE is not suitable for these users. And someone will say: yes, I always dreamed of a compact flagship! It is precisely for such people that the iPhone SE is made. Considering that the price of the iPhone SE is 37,990 rubles for the 16-gigabyte version, while the iPhone 6s with the same amount of memory will cost 19,000 more (one and a half times the difference!), this offer seems really attractive. For comparison, the official Sony store sells the Xperia Z5 Compact for the same 37,990 rubles, despite the fact that its performance is lower, the screen is worse (see our testing), the design is less attractive (the body is noticeably thicker, the material used is plastic, not metal). So lovers of compact smartphones, and anyone who, in principle, is not against a small screen, should pay close attention to the iPhone SE.

In conclusion, we suggest watching our video review of the Apple iPhone SE smartphone:

I absolutely welcome you! Remember buying your first phone? If this happened in the early to mid-2000s, then remember what characteristics played a primary role for you? I can give you an almost 100% guarantee that the issue of battery capacity was considered in the very last place, if considered at all. There is it (the battery) and that’s fine, but practically no one was interested in what indicators it had.

Now, the time that a phone can work without a charger is almost the main criterion when choosing. After all, none of us wants to live “from socket to socket” and charge our smartphone 2-3 times a day.

I can immediately note the fact that the battery life of the iPhone is at a fairly good level. One might say above the “ward average.” And this despite the fact that in pursuit of design, in an effort to make the gadget thinner and lighter, Apple does not install large-capacity batteries in its devices. How do you manage to achieve a compromise? The answer is simple - iOS. System optimization decides a lot, and here Apple managed to achieve excellent results.

Now, let's take a look at the operating time of the iPhone for each model separately. Let’s not disturb the “oldies,” simply because the relevance of these models today is minimal (after all, they came out), but let’s start with the most popular iPhones in Russia.

Note! All data in the tables for battery capacities are indicated in milliampere hours (mAh), and the usage time is in hours.

How long does iPhone 4 and 4s last to charge?

Let's look straight away at the official data.

As you can see, with a slight increase in battery size, smartphones perform approximately the same. The only thing is that the talk time on 3g networks has increased for the iPhone 4s. It’s unlikely that the extra 10 mAh played a role; rather, it was the improved processor and wireless communication chip. Although, for the sake of fairness, from my own experience I can note that they hold a charge equally - the difference is almost impossible to notice.

iPhone 5, 5s and 5c - battery capacity and operating time

The difference is not that big, and the data, although official, is still approximate. A lot will depend on how you use the device. It’s immediately noticeable that the iPhone 5s smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the iPhone 5c, but they work the same. Why?

• A more powerful processor and the presence of a fingerprint scanner require a little more energy, which is offset by a larger battery.

How long does it take to charge iPhone 6 and 6 Plus?

And finally, the sixth iPhones! Is there any point in paying what they are asking for? Has there been a qualitative leap in operating time? Let's take a look!

And here are the results. Agree, the battery capacity of the “plus” is impressive, and the “sixth” also distinguished itself, both the talking time and listening to music have increased significantly. This alone encourages you to buy a new gadget!

iPhone 6S and 6S Plus battery life

In the improved iPhone 6 series, Apple has “cut down” the battery capacity compared to their younger brothers - the regular “six”. Moreover, given how reluctant the company is to increase the batteries in its gadgets, such “cuts” are not very pleasant for users. Let's take a look at how this affected the battery life of the iPhone 6S:

As you can see, almost nothing has changed. According to the company, this is achieved primarily through the use of a new, more energy-efficient processor. Let's believe her, especially since in reality this is approximately the case - the iPhone 6S keeps charging at the same level as its predecessor.

Battery capacity of iPhone 7 and 7 Plus - how long does it hold a charge?

With the iPhone 7, many, including myself, were expecting, if not a revolutionary breakthrough in battery life, then at least a significant increase. Did you wait? Now let's find out:

The battery capacity has increased by 245 mAh for the iPhone 7 and by 150 mAh for the iPhone 7 Plus, which should provide improved battery life. This is what Apple tells us in the specifications of the “seventh” iPhones on its website:

However, if you skip all these statements and look at the numbers, you will see that nothing has changed significantly. And some of the numbers indicating operating hours have even decreased. As a result, we can conclude: all these “dances” with the indicators left autonomy at the same level - the iPhone 7 (Plus) holds a charge for as long as the “sixes”.

iPhone 8 and 8 Plus operating time on a single battery charge

Considering the fact that the iPhone 8 is practically the same iPhone 7, it would be foolish to count on any kind of maximally increased autonomy compared to the previous model. It is logical to assume that everything will remain at “plus or minus” exactly the same level.

And this is what Apple came up with:

Agree, not much. The battery capacity has become slightly lower, and all other numbers are similar to the “seven”. However, Apple does not hide the fact that the iPhone 8 holds a charge exactly the same as the iPhone 7. And even directly indicates this in the G8 specifications.

The only thing is that the iPhone 8 now has fast charging, and for some this may be a decisive factor when choosing a device.

How long will an iPhone X charge?

Flagship 2017-2018, new design, new screen, new technologies, etc. This is all great, of course. But for the purposes of this article, we are interested in something else - has Apple managed to release something truly revolutionary in terms of battery life?

Let's take a look at what the iPhone X has with a battery:

• Battery capacity - 2716 mAh.
• Talk time - up to 21 hours.
• Work on the Internet - up to 12 hours.
• Audio playback - up to 60 hours.

As you can see, the performance is almost identical to the iPhone 8 Plus. And the battery capacity does not differ much. Apple itself claims that the iPhone X can last up to 2 hours on a single battery charge than the iPhone 7.

Total. The iPhone X is smaller than any Apple phone with the Plus prefix, but it is not inferior to them in terms of autonomy. I think this is very cool!

How long does iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max last to charge?

Let's start with the most important thing:

• iPhone XS battery capacity is 2658 mAh.
• iPhone XS MAX battery capacity is 3174 mAh. At the moment, this is the largest battery ever installed in an iPhone!

Now let's move on to the main indicators. And if we take official data, then something unimaginable is happening here :)

Here's the thing.

We go to the Apple website and see this information about the operating time of the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max.

Nothing bothers you? For example, I am very struck by two lines:

1. iPhone XS lasts up to 30 minutes longer on a charge than iPhone X.
2. iPhone XS Max lasts up to 1.5 hours longer on a single charge than iPhone X.

Now we look at the performance of the iPhone X (+ previous iPhone models) and we get a very interesting chain:

1. iPhone XS lasts 30 minutes longer than iPhone X. And iPhone XS Max lasts 1.5 hours longer than iPhone X.
2. At the same time, iPhone X lasts 2 hours longer than iPhone 7.
3. But that is not all! iPhone 7 lasts 2 hours longer than iPhone 6S.

Apple, are you okay? :) We add up the indicators and get the result:

• iPhone XS lasts longer than iPhone 6S by 4.5 hours.
• iPhone XS Max outlasts iPhone 6S by 5.5 hours.

Is it true? It turns out that Apple has achieved an almost double increase in operating time since the iPhone 6S?

I wouldn't say that. In fact, of course, the latest Apple smartphones do hold a charge a little better. But in the end, everything comes to one denominator - the iPhone XS, with active use, holds a charge from morning to evening. The iPhone XS Max has a slightly better situation (about 30 percent).

iPhone XR operating time

As usual, we open the Apple website and see this wonderful inscription: “iPhone XR lasts up to 1.5 hours more than iPhone 8 Plus.”

If you remember the “plus eight”, then it really held a charge quite well. And here we are promised even more! Victory? Depending on which side you look at...

Judging by user reviews, the battery life of the iPhone XR is really not the worst. But! There is still no need to say that it holds a charge much better than the iPhone 8 Plus (that’s what the phrase “up to 1.5 hours longer” makes you think).

About the same? Yes. Much longer? No.

However, as we remember, a lot depends on the use case.

For example, if you listen to music on headphones, the iPhone XR will easily work for a couple of days.

But who does that? Almost no one.

Conclusions and personal experience

Of course, all these are official figures that have a relationship to reality, but rather indirectly.

Therefore, a little personal experience. Almost all models, under moderate load, can easily survive one working day on a full charge. What is meant by moderate load? 1 hour of calls, 3 hours on the Internet (mobile Internet), 1 hour of games and music, 10-15 SMS messages. By evening, 10-15% of the battery remains. The indicators strongly depend on the signal level of the cellular network; if it is weak, the battery “melts” quite actively.

I would gladly sacrifice an extra millimeter in the thickness of the device in favor of increasing the operating time of the iPhone. I'm interested in your opinion - would you agree to such concessions in design for the sake of autonomy?

Battery characteristics of all iPhone models.

Not everyone has the same criteria for choosing smartphones. Some people need a high-quality camera, others care more about processor power, and others just want the battery life of the device to be at its best. We decided to put together information about the battery capacities of all iPhone models so that potential smartphone buyers would not have any questions when choosing.

iPhone 2G

The original iPhone 2G, released back in 2007, is unlikely to appeal to anyone as their main smartphone, however, for the sake of completeness, we will still indicate the capacity of its battery.

Battery: Built-in 1400mAh lithium polymer battery

iPhone 3G

It is becoming increasingly difficult to meet the owner of an iPhone 3G, but judging by the statistics published on the Internet, the smartphone is still actively used. And why should people who are inexperienced with the latest technologies refuse it?

Battery: Built-in 1150mAh lithium polymer battery

iPhone 3GS

iPhone 3GS is an improved version of the “troika”, which at one time was considered the standard among smartphones. And a capacious battery played an important role in this.

Battery: Built-in 1219mAh lithium polymer battery

iPhone 4

The “Four” is still used everywhere - the smartphone, although it does not support iOS 8, copes with its main tasks perfectly.

Battery: Built-in 1420mAh lithium polymer battery

iPhone 4s

Starting with the iPhone 4s, Apple began packing smartphones with lithium-ion batteries. And although many users, especially of smartphones running Android, criticized the battery life of the iPhone, it only increased with each new model.

Battery: Built-in 1430mAh Li-ion battery

iPhone 5

The iPhone 5, although at one time it rose above the “fours”, flaunting amazing technical characteristics, its battery was not much better than that of its predecessors.

Battery: Built-in 1440mAh Li-ion battery

iPhone 5c

The plastic and colorful iPhone 5c is no different from the iPhone 5 in terms of processor power or battery capacity.

Battery: Built-in 1510mAh Li-ion battery

iPhone 5s

The iPhone 5s, which until recently was Apple's flagship, includes a very capacious battery. Add to this the excellent work of Apple engineers to optimize the use of resources by the iOS mobile operating system and we get from 8 to 250 hours of battery life.

Battery: Built-in 1560mAh Li-ion battery

iPhone 6

Finally, we got to the “large” Apple smartphones, whose batteries are in perfect order. Users, even those who are not fans of the iPhone, note on the Internet how long the “sixes” work without recharging. This is due to:

Battery: Built-in 1810mAh Li-ion battery

iPhone 6 Plus

Battery: Built-in 2915mAh Li-ion battery

iPhone 6s

Apple's flagships have become thinner, and at the same time their batteries have become thinner. However, despite the fact that the battery capacity of the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus is smaller than that of their predecessors, they can still work for the same long time. The salt lies in the M9 coprocessor working separately and even more advanced iOS optimization.

Battery: Built-in 1715mAh Li-ion battery.

iPhone 6s Plus

Battery: Built-in 2750mAh lithium-ion battery.

iPhone 7

Unlike the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6 Plus, whose batteries were smaller compared to the previous generation iPhone, the batteries in the “sevens” received an increased volume. Thanks to this, the battery life of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus has increased. Smartphones last longer than iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus by 1 and 2 hours, respectively. The increase can be called insignificant, however, with daily use it is felt quite strongly.

Battery: Built-in 1960mAh Li-ion battery.

iPhone 7 Plus

Battery: Built-in 2900mAh lithium-ion battery.

iPhone 8

In the case of and the situation is the opposite of the previous one. The smartphones have become thicker than the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, but their battery capacity has been reduced. However, the battery life of the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus is unchanged from its predecessors. This was made possible by the energy-efficient Apple A11 Bionic processor.

Battery: Built-in 1821mAh Li-ion battery.

iPhone 8 Plus

Battery: Built-in 2675mAh Li-ion battery.

iPhone X

Apple's 2017 flagship received the largest display in the history of the iPhone for its time - 5.8 inches, but its battery capacity is not a record. However, Apple did not have a serious need to seriously increase the battery capacity. iPhone X has an OLED display and the energy-efficient A11 Bionic processor, allowing it to last longer than any other iPhone without needing to be recharged. In particular, the battery life of the iPhone X is two hours longer than that of the iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 8 Plus.

Battery: Built-in 2716mAh Li-ion battery.

iPhone XS

The direct successor of the iPhone X, 5.8-inch, surprised with the volume of its battery, which turned out to be smaller than that of its predecessor. However, it is important to note here that the battery life of the iPhone XS has increased. The smartphone lasts 30 minutes longer than the iPhone X. All thanks to the more energy-efficient A12 Bioni processor.

Battery: Built-in 2658mAh Li-ion battery.

iPhone XS Max

The huge 6.5-inch set several records at once. The smartphone not only received the largest display in the history of Apple smartphones, but also the most capacious battery. Thanks to significantly increased battery capacity, iPhone XS Max can last up to 1.5 hours longer than iPhone X or 25 hours of talk time.

Battery: Built-in 3174mAh Li-ion battery.

iPhone XR

Less expensive than flagships, the 6.1-inch has a battery capacity between the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max. Despite the fact that the battery capacity of the iPhone XR is noticeably smaller than that of the iPhone XS Max, the battery life of the smartphones is identical. iPhone XR also lasts 1.5 hours longer than iPhone X or 25 hours of talk time. Moreover, testing of the smartphone has already proven that in real conditions, the iPhone XR is a record holder for battery life.

Battery: Built-in 2942mAh Li-ion battery.

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