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Iphone air last longer than iphone 16 pro according to EU.
The iPhone 17 Pro Max can survive twice as many falls as the 16 Pro Max, but it is still behind its Android rivals. Battery charge cycles are on the low side too.
As of June this year, smartphones sold in the EU must undergo standardized testing, which will offer durability and battery scores to help users make better purchasing decisions. On the plus side, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max aced the energy efficiency test with a Class A score and received a high endurance rating of 53 hours. Despite having a smaller battery (3,149mAh vs. 3,900mAh), the Air basically lasts as long as the Edge (40:00h vs. 40:05h) and it got a Class A rating for efficiency.
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