The iPhone 18 Pro's game-changing feature isn't the variable aperture camera, special version of Siri AI or 'desktop-class' processor — it's that huge leap in battery life
Longer battery life means lower anxiety, and that's what I really want from my upgrades these days.
The headline for this story is "The iPhone 18 Pro's game-changing feature isn't the variable aperture camera, special version of Siri AI or desktop-class processor — it's that huge leap in battery life." After nearly two decades of covering the yearly iPhone release, the author has grown accustomed to the algorithmic decision-making process involved in choosing a new model.
However, the iPhone 18 Pro has captured their attention due to its significant improvement in battery life. The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to offer a 34-hour battery life for video playback, compared to 27 hours for the previous iPhone 16 Pro, resulting in a 26% increase. Additionally, streamed video playback increases from 22 hours to 31 hours, a 41% improvement.
The author believes that this battery life enhancement will make them almost never worry about running out of power even after a long day of usage. The author attributes this change to the A20 Pro processor being more efficient, a new battery design, and advanced system improvements. Despite Apple's vague explanation of the battery improvements, the author appreciates the company's focus on providing a practical benefit for users who value efficiency over excitement.
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