The rivalry between Samsung and Apple continues in the latest battery test on the PhoneBuff channel. This puts the Galaxy S24 Ultra and iPhone 15 Pro Max face to face, at the top of the two brands' lineup. The result was amazing for both devices, as the difference was only two minutes of autonomy between the two devices at the end of the tests. In football, the difference is so small that it will be necessary to resort to VAR.
The test began with a one-hour phone call, where the iPhone surprisingly maintained 100% of its charge versus 98% for the Galaxy. A series of tests followed, including messaging, browsing emails, and heavy use of apps like Instagram and Spotify. Playback tests were also conducted on YouTube and games.
What was observed was an impressive technical draw. The Galaxy S24 Ultra initially seemed to have the advantage, especially in tasks that required more from the processor and display. However, the iPhone 15 Pro Max regained its lead in activities like GPS navigation and social media use, balancing out the test.
The Galaxy S24 Ultra lasted 27 hours and 43 minutes. The iPhone 15 Pro Max arrived in 27 hours and 45 minutes
After more than 27 hours of continuous use, both smartphones reached their maximum with minimal differences, resulting in a tie. The Galaxy S24 Ultra was off in 27 hours and 43 minutes. The iPhone 15 Pro Max only lasted another two minutes before giving way.
This marginal difference shows the power efficiency of both devices. It's a small difference since in certain types of usage Samsung can be in the lead and vice versa. What's certain is that they both look excellent in the field.
The Galaxy S24 Ultra arrives with the highest specifications. It has a new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, a flat AMOLED display, and a powerful 5,000 mAh battery. In contrast, the iPhone 15 Pro Max, even with a smaller capacity battery (4441 mAh), relies on iOS optimization and the 3nm A17 Pro processor to maintain its reputation for power efficiency.
With autonomy performance so close, the choice between the Galaxy S24 Ultra and the iPhone 15 Pro Max comes down to personal preference and brand loyalty more than anything else.
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