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iPhone 17 Battery life tests carried out by CNET reveal that the iPhone 17 Pro Max has the best battery life of any of the smartphones tested, and that Apple heads the brand rankings across its models. Apple’s flagship model took first place, ahead of several models with substantially higher battery capacity, with the base model iPhone 17 in equal second place … CNET said it carried out extensive testing in response to consistent feedback that battery life was one of the most important purchase drivers for smartphone buyers. I’ve been reviewing and testing phones for CNET for nearly a decade, and heard from many readers that a long battery life is a top priority. In a CNET/YouGov survey from September 2025, readers ranked “longer battery life” as the main reason to buy a new phone (second only to price). In all, it tested 35 different smartphone models and ranked both the specific phones and the overall performance of each brand.
Published: February 4, 2026 2:07 pm
Source: 9to5Mac — Read original