The iPhone 17 Pro Max beats the Galaxy S25. Ultra and the Pixel 10 Pro XL in a new battery life test

Apple's flagship iPhone 17 Pro Max became a leader in the new PhoneBuff's battery life test, ahead of how Galaxy S25 Ultraand a Pixel 10 Pro XLAlthough Samsung's smartphone had previously won the speed test, the balance of power has now shifted, and Apple has gained revenge.

The general scenario included real-world usage conditions: Browsing, Instagram, Snapchat, and 16 hours of waiting, while the test simulated intensive all-day workload. In all tasks, the iPhone 17 Pro Max demonstrated better power efficiency, especially in the social media segment. Moreover, all three devices used LTPO OLED displays with adaptive refresh rate up to 120 Hz, but it was Apple that managed to implement this technology most effectively.

Final test results:

• iPhone 17 Pro Max: 13 h 05 min active work + 16 h waiting = 29 05 hours minutes

• Galaxy S25 Ultra: 11 h 50 min active work + 16 h waiting = 27 50 hours minutes

• Pixel 10 Pro XL: 10 h 45 min active work + 16 h waiting = 26 45 hours minutes

The final test is particularly revealing: Snapchat, where the screen, GPS, Wi-Fi, and camera are active. Here The Pixel 10 Pro XL was the first to give up., despite having the largest battery. Behind it is the Galaxy S25. Ultra. A The iPhone 17 Pro Max stayed afloat until the very end., which ensured his victory.

PhoneBuff notes that Apple still has room for optimization in iOS 26, meaning the results could be improved in future updates.