The rivalry between Samsung and Apple continues in the PhoneBuff channel’s latest battery test. This put the Galaxy S24 Ultra and the iPhone 15 Pro Max face to face, the top of the range of both brands. The result is astonishing for both devices, as the difference was just 2 minutes of autonomy between both at the end of the tests. In football, the difference is so small that it would be necessary to go to VAR.
The test began with a one-hour phone call, where the iPhone surprisingly maintained 100% of its charge versus the Galaxy’s 98%. A series of tests followed, including messaging, browsing emails, and intensive use of applications such as Instagram and Spotify. Playback tests were also carried out 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 screen. However, the iPhone 15 Pro Max recovered ground in activities such as GPS navigation and social media use, balancing the test.
Galaxy S24 Ultra lasted 27 hours and 43 minutes. iPhone 15 Pro Max arrived at 27 hours and 45 minutes
After more than 27 hours of continuous use, both smartphones reached their limit with minimal differences, which resulted in a tie. The Galaxy S24 Ultra turned off at 27 hours and 43 minutes. The iPhone 15 Pro Max lasted just two more minutes before giving way.
This marginal difference demonstrates the energy efficiency of both devices. It’s such a short difference that in certain types of use the Samsung could be ahead and vice versa. What is certain is that both seem to be excellent in this field.
The Galaxy S24 Ultra arrives with top specifications. It has the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, a flat AMOLED screen and a robust 5,000 mAh battery. In contrast, the iPhone 15 Pro Max, even with a smaller capacity battery (4441 mAh), relies on iOS optimization and its 3nm A17 Pro processor to maintain its reputation for energy efficiency.
With autonomy performance so close, the choice between a Galaxy S24 Ultra and an iPhone 15 Pro Max comes down to personal preference and brand loyalty more than anything else.