The new iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro Max are Apple’s most advanced phones to date, with sleek designs, stunning displays, outstanding performance and amazing cameras. But what about the battery? How long do these devices last and how quickly can they be recharged? In this article, we will tell you everything you need to know about iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro Max battery life and charging speed.
iPhone 15 battery life and charging speed
When choosing a smartphone, the battery is one of the most important aspects because it determines how long you can use it without connecting it to a power source. It also affects the charging speed, which tells us how long we have to wait until the phone regains its autonomy. These two factors depend on the battery capacity and the charging technology the device incorporates.
The folks at DxOMark (one of the most trusted scientific smartphone rating organizations) conducted full-autonomous tests on two of the best-selling iPhone 15 series models—the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Here are the results:
Apple iPhone 15
3367mAh battery with 20W fast and 15W wireless charging (MagSafe). Average battery life: 2 days and 3 hours. Cable charging time up to 80%: 1 hour and 2 minutes. Wireless charging time up to 80%: 1 hour 39 minutes. Wired charging time to 100%: 2 hours and 31 minutes. Wireless charging time to 100%: 2 hours 49 minutes Autonomy with 5 minutes charging (wired): 3 hours 12 minutes. DxOMark score: 113 points.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
4441 mAh battery with 30W fast and 15W wireless charging (MagSafe). Average battery life: 2 days and 21 hours. Wired charging time up to 80%: 56 minutes. Wireless charging time up to 80%: 1 hour 40 minutes. Cable charging time to 100%: 2 hours and 01 minutes. Wireless charging time to 100%: 2 hours and 37 minutes. Autonomy with 5 minutes of charging (cord): 4 hours and 05 minutes. DxOMark score: 134 points.
Which iPhone 15 has the best battery and charging speed?
The iPhone 15 Pro Max has the best battery and charging speed of the two models. It offers 2 days and 21 hours of autonomy, while the iPhone 15 offers 2 days and 3 hours of autonomy. This means the iPhone 15 Pro Max can last up to 18 hours on a single charge.
In terms of charging speed, the iPhone 15 Pro Max has a 30W fast charger, while the iPhone 15 has a 20W fast charger. Charges up to 80% as fast as 6 minutes. Plus, wireless charging is also fast.
Either way, the iPhone 15 Pro Max is the best option for users looking for an iPhone with long battery life and excellent fast charging speeds. Plus, given how much each variant of the iPhone 15 costs to make, the Pro Max version is easily the most expensive.
