- 0-20%: Unlikely - Lacks credible sources
- 21-40%: Questionable - Some concerns remain
- 41-60%: Plausible - Reasonable evidence
- 61-80%: Probable - Strong evidence
- 81-100%: Highly Likely - Multiple reliable sources
50%
Plausible
The iPhone 17 Pro Max and its 5,088mAh battery for the eSIM version were already a force to be reckoned with in terms of runtime compared to the competition, but the iPhone 18 Pro Max could surpass its predecessor’s ceiling by a decent margin thanks to a slew of upgrades. One tipster says that Apple’s top-end flagship will end up lasting as long as Android smartphones equipped with a silicon-carbon battery.
An Android flagship with a 7,000mAh battery will last around the same time as an iPhone 18 Pro Max, claims rumor
The 5,567mAh battery for the eSIM model of the iPhone 18 Pro Max has other perks that’ll allow it to become one of the best smartphones to experience increased endurance, according to Ice Universe. However, having a bigger cell might look like an attractive addition on paper, but the other specifications also matter greatly when determining how long a device will last.
The A20 Pro, which is expected to be Apple’s first 2nm SoC, should significantly contribute to the iPhone 18 Pro Max’s runtime, and combine that with the improved CPU scheduling that was introduced in iOS 27, you can potentially get a smartphone package that can stand tall against premium Android devices with 7,000mAh silicon-carbon cells. While that’s an impressive claim, we feel that the iPhone 18 Pro Max could deliver far better battery life, and here’s why.
The iPhone 17 Pro Max already held its own against silicon-carbon flagships; the iPhone 18 Pro Max could greatly surpass the competition
We’ve reported previously that, in an older battery life test, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max with its 7,500mAh cell needed to feature a 55 percent higher capacity than the iPhone 17 Pro Max just to beat it by 5 minutes. Of course, as mentioned above, battery specifications only tell half the truth concerning a smartphone’s runtime, with an optimized UI playing a pivotal role in determining that battery life.
Later this year, a swath of Android flagships armed with 2nm SoCs of their own, such as the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, and Exynos 2700, will arrive in markets, and then, we’ll have a proper showdown with the iPhone 18 Pro Max.
News Source: Ice Universe
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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