Why the Galaxy S24 Ultra Has Better Battery Capacity Than the iPhone 16
In terms of battery longevity, it’s all about figures, and there the Galaxy S24 Ultra is a winner over the iPhone 16 series. Finding the juice is another area where Samsung has excelled and the latest model of this Korean giant comes with a whopping 5,500 mAh battery. On the other hand, the iPhone 16 Pro Max, which Apple claims is the most powerful device in the series, houses a 4,800 mAh battery, while although impressive is not as productive when it comes to real battery hours.
This policy of power management has greatly favored Samsung as one of the reasons seen with the Galaxy S24 Ultra. This massive battery works correlations perfectly with the Exynos 2400 SoC or the snapdragon 8 Gen 3-based region to enhance the power efficiency while executing its tasks, playing games, or running apps. This is in contrast to Apple’s own A18 Bionic chip, which, despite its processing muscle, can sometimes struggle to keep heat in check during longer gaming or streaming sessions.
Of equal importance is its screen; the S24 Ultra currently sports one of the best screens I’ve seen in any smartphone. We also see the iris scanner making a comeback, and the S Pen is more of an S Pen 2.0 as it introduces fancy features such as the adaptive refresh rates that enable the S24 Ultra’s display to be toggled from 1Hz to 120Hz. This was mainly done to minimize battery draining during less intensive operations like reading or browsing through social media to give Samsung a slight edge.
These benchmark tests showed that Galaxy S24 Ultra had longer battery backup than iPhone 16, up to 25% for extreme uses like video playback and gaming. In other words, heavy users have more opportunities to use the offered functionality rather than searching for a charger. Of course, the Galaxy S24 Ultra has set a new benchmark that should be met by now in terms of how long a smartphone battery can last, and Apple is currently not able to meet this level of performance.
The Galaxy S24 Ultra battery lead may be a possible indication for future iPhone 16 users.
Since time immemorial, the fight between the iPhone and Samsung Galaxy has been considered as Apple against Samsung. Yet, battery longevity has remained one of the biggest complaints from iPhone users for a long time. The question now arises: might this massive edge in battery life finally turn Apple’s iPhone fans to the Galaxy S24 Ultra?
Battery stress is real, and a large number of iPhone users I know must charge in the middle of the day or use additional portable batteries throughout the day, especially for those who use it for work or when they travel. As seen with the Galaxy S24 Ultra outcompeting the iPhone 16 in two critical battery tests, users of Apple phones may start considering a switch, in case the current phone they are using cannot keep up with their hectic lifestyle.
Apple has cultivated for years the idea that it provides a closed environment where the iPhone serves as the fulcrum. However, with the Galaxy S24 Ultra now demonstrably superior in one crucial aspect, battery life, certain customers might find they prefer longer battery life than using Apple’s ecosystem alone. Samsung has also built the system connectivity of products like the Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Buds, and smart things compatible with S24 Ultra.
Well, not everyone who has an iPhone is going to change just because of battery life but those who are on the fence might be moved by Galaxy S24 Ultra’s sling shot-like battery life. The change may be gradual, but the more experienced Samsung wins this decisive aspect of the smartphone experience might increasingly bring Apple legacy iPhone users who are willing to have better battery life without comprising performance or appearance.
Reviewer MrWhosetheboss shows a different side of real-life battery performance
By the way, where is the OpenApple chip that will revolutionize the market? Moreover, the iPhone 16 series has been released with an emphasis on evolution rather than revolution. The most talked-about feature, “Apple Intelligence,” has yet to make its mark, but Apple has emphasized improved battery life across the board.
Apple notes that the iPhone 16 Pro Max provides four hours more video playback than the iPhone 15 Pro Max and the iPhone 16 provides two additional hours of the same compared to the iPhone 15. However, a comparison of battery tests performed by popular tech reviewer MrWhosetheboss shows a different side of real-life battery performance.
In the test, the newcomers became closer in terms of performance to their predecessors and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra – a serious Android opponent. The test was for real-world usage and it launched multiple apps such as Twitter, YouTube, and Slack among others with a view of determining battery longevity. The highest score went to the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, which armed with a 5,000 mAh battery, worked 12 hours and 31 minutes.
The iPhone 16 Pro Max came right behind it, lasting 11 hours and 22 minutes – which is significantly better than the 9 hours and 35 minutes of the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
The rest of the iPhone 16 models had similar results to what has been posted so far. It totaled 8 hours and 19 minutes both for the Plus and Pro variants and the baseline iPhone 16. Although every iPhone 16 model was better than their respective iPhone 15 equivalent, none of them could beat the stamina of the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Here are the battery life results
- Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: 12 hours 31 minutes
- iPhone 16 Pro Max: 11 hours 22 minutes
- iPhone 15 Pro Max: 9 hours 35 minutes
- iPhone 16 Plus: 8 hours 45 minutes
- iPhone 16 Pro: 8 hours 19 minutes
- iPhone 16: 8 hours 19 minutes
- iPhone 15: 7 hours 45 minutes
