With the new release of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, the first thing you might be wondering is how its battery life compares to the iPhone 13 Pro Max, Apple’s biggest 2021 model. We’ve rounded up some of the most popular Galaxy S22 Ultra and iPhones. 13 Pro Max battery tests from the internet to give you the answers.
Apple and Samsung are the two largest smartphone manufacturers in the world. The two companies have always fought for the best battery life on a phone, and there isn’t always a clear winner. Samsung usually puts a big battery in its flagship devices, but Apple is better at optimizing its hardware and software for impressive battery life.
iPhone 13 Pro Max battery life
When the iPhone 13 Pro Max came out in September 2021, we were surprisingly surprised at the battery life people were getting from it. I got almost eight hours of battery life with 44% left. I still get incredible battery life without needing to drain throughout the day.
iPhone 13 Pro Max battery. Image by Elekworld/ YouTube
The iPhone 13 Pro Max is advertised with a 4352mAh battery for up to 95 hours of audio playback, 28 hours of video playback, and 24 hours of video streaming playback. The device also supports fast charging up to 20W if you purchase a 20W or more power adapter separately.
- Battery size: 4352 mAh
- Audio playback: up to 95 hours
- Video playback: up to 28 hours
- Streaming video playback: up to 25 hours
- Internet use LTE: not advertised
- Internet Wi-Fi usage: Not advertised
- Talk time 4G LTE: not advertised
- Charging speed: fast charging with 20W adapter or higher
- Charging other devices: no
- Operating system: iOS 15
Third-party iPhone 13 Pro Max battery tests:
- General intensive test: 10 hours 27 minutes (Mrwhosetheboss)
- General intensive test: 10 hours 55 minutes (UltimateiDeviceVids)
- Watching YouTube videos: 10 hours 23 minutes (PhoneArena)
- Viewing test: 18 hours 52 minutes (PhoneArena)
Please be aware that any test performed by anyone will vary based on network configuration, background apps, various other settings, number of charges, and usage patterns.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra battery life
While the new Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra just hit the market on February 25, 2022, many reviewers and other influencers got their hands on the device well in advance to run several different battery tests. While Samsung advertises “battery life that lasts over a day,”I wouldn’t expect that to be true.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra battery. Image PBKreviews/ YouTube
The device is equipped with a giant 5000 mAh battery, which is 648 mAh more than the battery of the iPhone 13 Pro Max in normal use. Samsung claims up to 81 hours of audio playback, 20 hours of video playback and 40 hours of talk time. The Galaxy S22 Ultra supports up to 45W Super Fast Charging using a Samsung 45W power adapter.
- Battery size: 5000 mAh (typical); 4855 mAh (nominal)
- Audio playback: up to 81 hours
- Video playback: up to 20 hours
- Streaming video playback: not advertised
- Internet use LTE: up to 20 hours
- Using Wi-Fi Internet: up to 21 hours
- 4G LTE talk time: up to 40 hours
- Charging speed: 45W ultra-fast charging
- Charging other devices: Yes, Wireless PowerShare
- Operating system: Android 12 with One UI 4.
Third-party Galaxy S22 Ultra battery tests:
- General intensive test: 8 hours 8 minutes (Mrwhosetheboss)
- General intensive test: 9 hours 27 minutes (XEETECHCARE)
- Watch YouTube videos: 7 hours 2 minutes (PBKreviews)
- Watching YouTube videos: 7 hours 22 minutes (PhoneArena)
- Total video viewing: 17 hours 16 minutes (Engadget)
- Viewing test: 13 hours 7 minutes (PhoneArena)
Again, keep in mind that any test anyone does will depend on network configuration, background apps, S Pen usage, various other settings, number of charges, and usage patterns.
Winner: iPhone 13 Pro Max
The iPhone 13 Pro Max has a much better battery life thanks to Apple’s integration with its hardware and software. Its battery is outstanding and makes you wonder how the iPhone 14 Pro Max will hold up against rumors of an even bigger battery.
Most of the battery tests we’ve done have even concluded that the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has better battery life than the newer Galaxy S22 Ultra, which is a big disappointment.