iPhone 18 Pro Max Has 'Longest Battery Life in an iPhone' at Up to 45 Hours

The iPhone 18 Pro Max has the largest battery ever in an iPhone, and both ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ models last for longer than the iPhone 17 Pro models. iPhone 18 Pro Battery Typical use - Up to 24 hours Video playback - Up to 36 hours Streaming video - Up to 33 hours iPhone 18 Pro Max Typical use - Up to 30 hours Video playback - Up to 45 hours Streaming video - Up to 40 hours For comparison, the ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌ lasted for up to 33 hours when watching video, and the ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌ Max lasted for up to 39 hours. Streaming video numbers were 30 hours for the 17 Pro and 35 hours for the 17 Pro Max. The ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ gains three hours of battery life, while the 18 Pro Max gains six hours. Apple says its "typical use" metric is based on median iPhone usage and includes messages, photo captures, music, social app use, streaming, games, browsing, and navigation. The ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ and Pro Max offer faster charging and can charge to 50 percent in a 15-minute period when using a 60W or higher Adjustable Voltage Supply power adapter. The two iPhones offer up to a 50 percent charge in 30 minutes with a 35W adapter, and up to 25W MagSafe and Qi2.2 charging is supported. Preorders for the ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ models will begin on Saturday, September 12 at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Popular StoriesiPhone 18 Pro Prices Estimated Ahead of September 9 Apple EventThursday September 3, 2026 3:41 am PDT by Tim HardwickLess than a week before Apple debuts new iPhone 18 Pro models, research firm TrendForce estimated the prices of the devices based on the latest hardware cost environment. TrendForce's price estimates compared to last year's models look like this: Model Starting Price Model Starting Price Change iPhone 17 Pro $1,099 iPhone 18 Pro $1,24...iPhone 18 Pro: Nine Reasons Not to Upgrade This YearMonday September 7, 2026 5:01 am PDT by Tim HardwickApple is set to unveil new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models on Wednesday, September 9, and the devices are expected to feature a design that's largely similar to the iPhone 17 Pro models, with a peppering of enhancements inside. Major changes are not expected until next year, when Apple is expected to introduce a radically redesigned 20th-anniversary iPhone. If you're thinking of...Apple Event: Six New Products to Expect on September 9Thursday August 27, 2026 8:00 am PDT by Joe RossignolApple has announced that it will be holding an event on Wednesday, September 9 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time, with the company widely expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, its first-ever foldable iPhone, and more. Other products expected to be announced at the event include an Apple Watch Series 12 with a ceramic case option, an Apple Watch Ultra 4, AirPods 5 with and without...