This test shows how the iPhone Air's battery compares to the iPhone 17 series
A recent battery life test covering the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air reveals how each model performs under continuous video streaming, showing where the iPhone Air stands in terms of longevity. So, what should you know about it?
What’s news?
In a YouTube-streaming benchmark over Wi-Fi and cellular networks, the iPhone 17 Pro Max took the lead, lasting 7 hours 58 minutes. This was an improvement over last year’s iPhone 16 Pro Max, which managed 7 hours 29 minutes.
The standard iPhone 17 also performed well, clocking in at 6 hours 55 minutes. The iPhone Air, however, lasted only 6 hours 43 minutes in the same test, with its slim design clearly affecting endurance.
Apple’s official ratings paint a more optimistic picture. The iPhone Air is listed for up to 27 hours of offline video playback and 22 hours for streamed video. The Pro models offer significantly longer runtimes, with the iPhone 17 Pro at 33 hours and the Pro Max topping out at 39 hours in video playback tests.
Battery and video playback comparison
Here are the key battery and video playback specifications for the iPhone 17 lineup:
iPhone Air
• Offline video playback: 27 hours
• Streamed video playback: 22 hours
• YouTube streaming test: 6 hours 43 minutes
iPhone 17 (base)
• Similar quoted playback figures to the Air
• YouTube streaming test: 6 hours 55 minutes
iPhone 17 Pro / Pro Max
• iPhone 17 Pro: up to 33 hours video playback
• iPhone 17 Pro Max: up to 39 hours of video playback
• YouTube streaming test for Pro Max: 7 hours 58 minutes
Which one should you buy?
If you are considering buying a new iPhone in Malaysia, the battery results show a clear trade-off. The iPhone Air delivers portability with a slimmer design but shorter battery life, while the Pro and Pro Max models stand out as the better choice for power users who demand longer endurance.
Which iPhone model do you think offers the best balance between battery life and portability for your daily use?
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