Battery life is arguably the most important thing a phone can offer, far more than high performance, AI features, or even high-quality cameras. Fortunately for iPhone users, it seems that the days of ...

A battery test shows iPhone 17 gains are real but modest, with eSIM-only models likely lasting longer thanks to larger ...

The iPhone Air isn't selling as well as the three iPhone 17 models, which are still sold out in various markets, but there's no question the handset is a head-turner. While the ultra-thin profile and ...

Flagship smartphones differ significantly in their battery capacities and underlying technologies. The Samsung S26 Ultra, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and Google Pixel 10 Pro XL are equipped with batteries in ...

I was really surprised when Apple claimed that the iPhone Air offers “all-day battery life” at the iPhone 17 launch event. How could something that’s only 5.6mm thin last for that long? Apple says ...

I looked at three years of exclusive CNET data of iPhone performance to find out which models hold their charges best. As Managing Editor, I lead CNET's mobile team, covering news and reviews on ...

Editor's note: The iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max come with a major redesign. Gone is the titanium and glass sandwich approach of previous Apple Pro phones. In its place is an aluminum unibody that ...

The iPhone 17 Pro Max has emerged as the leader in a recent battery performance evaluation, surpassing the Galaxy S25 Ultra and Google Pixel 10 Pro XL in most real-world scenarios. This comprehensive ...

Some iPhone users feel that battery life is worse after updating to iOS 26.3, and that the battery drains faster even after ...

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...

Low Power Mode has become a lifesaver for many iPhone users when their battery is drained. In iOS 26, Apple has added another battery mode that offers some overlap in benefits, but is designed to ...