The Galaxy S25 Ultra was officially announced this week, with Samsung publishing all the relevant marketing material to sway potential buyers from all the alternatives and convince them to pick up the Korean giant’s latest and greatest handset. One major selling point for consumers is upgraded battery life, but unfortunately, according to the information provided, the Galaxy S25 Ultra has worse endurance than the iPhone 16 Pro Max. Bear in mind that the capacity of the top-end model has yet to change for several generations now, and we believe that it is high time that Samsung makes amends in this area.
Apple claims that its iPhone 16 Pro Max last two hours longer than the Galaxy S25 Ultra in video playback
On the Galaxy S25 Ultra page, the following details have been mentioned on how Samsung managed to improve the battery life on its flagship. A combination of hardware and software improvements have allowed the handset to flaunt a video playback time of 31 hours, despite sticking with the 5,000mAh capacity that it has for several years now.
“Our pioneering mDNIe technology has been built into our custom-made AP, and with software optimization, battery usage time is enhanced so you can enjoy hours of watching videos.”
Sadly, while the video playback time on the Galaxy S25 Ultra has increased, it is less than what the iPhone 16 Pro Max can last for, at least according to Apple, which is 33 hours, making it two hours higher. Keep in mind that Apple’s most premium offering can deliver a higher runtime than its closest rival in the smartphone space while having a smaller 4,685mAh battery. This goes to show that the A18 Pro, coupled with iOS efficiency, is superior compared to the Snapdragon 8 Elite and One UI 7 pairing running on the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
It is likely that the Galaxy S25 Ultra has increased power consumption because there is an overclocked version of the Snapdragon 8 Elite running in the flagship. The advantage of using a powerful SoC is that the smartphone has beaten the iPhone 16 Pro Max in Geekbench 6’s multi-core test by 20 percent and 3DMark’s Steel Nomad Light benchmark by a whopping 36 percent. A battery life of 31 hours in video playback is still impressive, and if you want to experience this sort of runtime, you can pre-order the Galaxy S25 Ultra from Amazon and receive a $200 gift card for your troubles.
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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