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The Best iPhones for Battery Life

Are you interested in getting a phone with the best battery life possible? We’ve looked at which iPhones have the best and worst battery life so you can find out which iPhone is right for you. If you are looking to upgrade your smartphone and battery life is one of the most important factors then keep reading our guide to find out more.

Over the years we have seen a remarkable speed of innovation when it comes to the technological advances of iPhone features. For many years the focus has been on camera quality but as all cameras are now at their current peak, Apple is starting to shift their focus to other parts of its design, one of those being battery life. Now all smartphone companies are pushing the battery life of their devices as one of the key selling points. 

Looking back to 2018. Apple released the highly anticipated iPhone XR. The official stats on release boasted that the usage ranges from 65 hours of audio playback time to 15 hours of internet use. However, users found that a more realistic time for this device is around 4hrs 34mins using the device in the way modern tech users are accustomed to.

Jumping to the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro users get around 2 hours more usage out of these devices. The official stats on release were similar to that of the iPhone XR. However, despite being released nearly 2 years ago in October 2020 these models still get around 6 hours and 40mins of usage. For many users, this will be more than enough to get them through an entire working day as well as a commute without needing to charge the device. 

If you’re looking for an iPhone to use as a work device or want a device that can last the equivalent of the average working day then the iPhone 11 Pro might be the right choice for you. It may have been released before the iPhone 12/12 Pro mentioned previously, but the iPhone 11 Pro packs a big performance when it comes to battery life. User testing shows that the iPhone 11 Pro will last around 7 and a half hours. 

Want an iPhone that has a battery life of over 8 hours? There are a couple of great options within this category. First the iPhone 13 Pro will get you around 8 hours and 15 minutes of usage, great for longer flights, road trips or just general day-to-day use. It’s important to note that the iPhone 11 Pro Max can get around 8 and a half hours of usage. 

Finally, the iPhone that has the very best battery life on the market by far, is the iPhone 13 Pro Max which has around 10 hours of battery life available to its owners. The long battery life and accompanying great features make it a fantastic choice for an iPhone upgrade. You can get this device for less than you think when you choose to shop for refurbished iPhones from The iOutlet


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