Apple's battery figures
| Test (Apple) | Outer display | Inner display |
|---|---|---|
| Video playback | Up to 44 hours | Up to 31 hours |
| Streamed video playback | Up to 37 hours | Up to 26 hours |
| Typical use | Up to 24 hours | |
Source: Apple iPhone Duo technical specifications.
Charging
- Wired: about 50% in 20 minutes with a 60 W or higher USB-C power adapter, per Apple.
- Wireless: MagSafe and Qi2, both up to 25 W.
- In the box: a USB-C cable only; no power adapter.
Two batteries
There's a battery in each half of the phone. Apple hasn't published the combined capacity.
What reviewers found
Independent battery comparisons are starting to appear. Tom's Guide ran a battery test against Samsung's foldable and the iPhone 18 Pro Max (video). We'll summarize published results here as more reviews post them, and add our own notes after a few weeks of everyday use.
Getting more from the battery
- Use the outer screen for quick tasks; Apple's figures show longer video playback on the outer screen.
- Check Settings › Battery for which apps use the most power.
