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@sunflash9
May 13, 2026 at 8:26 am
iPhone 15 Pro battery life is terrible after upgrade to iOS26, liquid glass look fancy but is battery killer, wish I can turn glass look completely off to get better battery life.
@OGinyan
May 13, 2026 at 8:41 am
iPhone 15 plus (what I have) is amazing! I think it gets better than the pro max!😂
@WestCParallel49
May 13, 2026 at 11:07 am
My stepdad has an iPhone 13 with 64 GB of storage. The current update is 2 GB if the updates keep becoming this substantial he can only update 36 times before he has a full memory storage.
@SimplebutSurprising
May 13, 2026 at 8:27 am
This was actually super helpful. I knew heat was bad for batteries, but didn’t realize wireless charging could make it worse too.
@macbere3326
May 13, 2026 at 3:24 pm
Also charges slower
@ComparedToWhat5
May 13, 2026 at 8:37 pm
@macbere3326faster charging generates more heat.
@BunN954
May 13, 2026 at 8:36 am
Hm? This is 2026 already, I thought the battery issue was already solved. Oh, this is about old-tech lithium batteries. I see…
@BruceLeeRoy26
May 13, 2026 at 9:04 am
New iPhones do just fine, this is probably for the old iPhones which I know older silicon carbon battery phones aren’t doing any better.
@macbere3326
May 13, 2026 at 3:30 pm
Definitely not solved for mini lovers
@kevinkent6351
May 13, 2026 at 8:40 am
I loved my 13 mini so much that I replaced the battery at about 21 months. 25 months after that I dropped it from half a foot off my counter and lights out forever.
@ComparedToWhat5
May 13, 2026 at 8:36 pm
Why not have it repaired or replaced by Apple if you loved it so much?
@kevinkent6351
May 13, 2026 at 8:55 pm
@ComparedToWhat5I tried. Took it Apple Store and they diagnosed it, so to speak, as completely dead. Couldn’t get it turned back on for anything.
@appleztooranges
May 13, 2026 at 8:49 am
iPhone 17 pro max battery sucks. Barely last me from 6 am to 5 pm
@BruceLeeRoy26
May 13, 2026 at 9:01 am
Might just be your phone, mine lasts from 6 am to about 10:30 at night and I know for a fact I use mine more intensive than you. Go get yours looked at.
@spicecaptain7279
May 13, 2026 at 9:10 am
This is why I went for iPhone 16e.
They removed all the useless bells and whistles from it and filled all the freed space with battery, on top of a toned-down, extremely energy-efficient modern chip.
Everything they “cut” from this phone they did for the excellent battery life, noticeably better than in regular 16 or 16 Pro, very few reviews took a note on that.
@djlatim
May 13, 2026 at 9:12 am
We need silicon carbon batteries
@macbere3326
May 13, 2026 at 3:23 pm
They wear out faster
@djlatim
May 13, 2026 at 5:09 pm
@macbere3326 I change my phone every two years anyways so to me that’s not a big deal. I think if you asked most people, would you rather have a phone that last you 12 to 16 hours a day. But you’re guaranteed to have to get a new phone in two years I think they would say yes. Even if it starts to wear out and that 16 hour battery life falls even down to 10 hours. That still basically what we are getting right now. So there’s still a benefit.
@danials1049
May 13, 2026 at 6:46 pm
@macbere3326that’s what Apple and Samsung want you to think, far from reality
@spicecaptain7279
May 13, 2026 at 9:16 am
I honestly think that wireless charging in phones was a mistake. Much less efficient, battery degrading and environmentally unfriendly way of charging.
@macbere3326
May 13, 2026 at 3:43 pm
Apple tried to sell faster chargers but people kept using the tiny power bricks. I think wireless charging was just supposed to be a quick way to add extra charge
@mochachaiguy
May 13, 2026 at 9:42 am
My iPhone 12 Pro Max battery is at 79% health. I’m looking to finally upgrade to an 18 Pro Max, but may consider replacing the battery in the 12 before I give it to my daughter.
@macbere3326
May 13, 2026 at 3:27 pm
Definitely
@DesuVR
May 13, 2026 at 9:43 am
I’m still sitting at 94% max capacity with my iPhone 14 Plus. I use Magsafe charging most times, but I charge the phone face-down so the puck is facing upward and I’ll also either point a small portable fan at it or lay a battery bank on top that has an aluminum shell to act as a heatsink. And of course, don’t let it charge fully. 👍
@Smarfton
May 13, 2026 at 10:01 am
This is a commercial for iPhone masked under phone battery life.
@mudaninarib1057
May 13, 2026 at 10:16 am
Android Phones have the Best Battery 🔋 Tech.
@gudjuju
May 13, 2026 at 10:23 am
Title should be called Your iPhone battery sucks instead
@macbere3326
May 13, 2026 at 3:29 pm
Or tips to make a phone last
@HarlemGreatest
May 13, 2026 at 10:41 am
My iPhone battery life is excellent. I don’t spend my time scrolling on my phone like a teenager. I used it for talking and texting. This video was completely useless
@macbere3326
May 13, 2026 at 3:36 pm
You’ll have good Battery life on just about any phone if that’s all you want to do with it
@birosone9453
May 15, 2026 at 2:39 am
Buy bar phone
@leonnewhall7088
May 13, 2026 at 10:46 am
Apple doesn’t optimize Apple controls That’s what they do they control your phone to give you better or battery Android gives you a little bit less battery but more control can’t stand Apple
@leonnewhall7088
May 13, 2026 at 10:47 am
Well you lost me as soon as you brought in the Muslim goodbye
@TSunderground
May 13, 2026 at 11:02 am
I stopped video at 4 01 just stop..
@DarkZerol
May 14, 2026 at 12:52 pm
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@TSunderground
May 14, 2026 at 1:05 pm
@DarkZerol¿
@Ali.Sohar.82
May 13, 2026 at 11:21 am
I bought an iPhone 12 Mini from AliExpress, and the battery was at 94%. I’ve used it for a year now, and the battery level is currently at 88%.
@Clamjuice65
May 13, 2026 at 11:40 am
Silicone Carbon batteries along with a advanced battery software tech is all that’s needed
@Dr.Jekyll_
May 13, 2026 at 11:43 am
Oh no is so hard to plug a phone 😑
@marjolaineharbin
May 13, 2026 at 12:38 pm
SPAX-70P trending everywhere for a reason. Pay attention 🔥
@bumblebeeshark.傻逼
May 13, 2026 at 1:01 pm
These battery technologies are all very interesting and great, but I would also like to hear about how these silicon batteries impact the environment, once depleted. These don’t strike me as breaking down well naturally, which means they’ll need to be processed to break them down, and that introduces complexities into the recyclability of the battery. It would be nice if new technologies could be designed in partnership with environmental advocates to ensure we’re not introducing worse materials into an already nightmarish e-waste pile for the sake of profitability and upgrade lust.
@hikalox
May 13, 2026 at 5:47 pm
I believe improved battery performance will increase purchasing intent.
@WaleedZanbagi
May 13, 2026 at 6:18 pm
EU also said something about replacing the battery or something
@macximize
May 13, 2026 at 7:05 pm
IMHO, since you don’t get a new phone that often, wait until the fall to get the newest model, instead of upgrading mid-cycle. If for no other reason, Apple will support your iPhone with software for 1 year longer if you get the 2026 model.
@macbere3326
May 14, 2026 at 6:57 pm
CNET mostly has a carrier phone audience and so the question is always when to upgrade. Apple supports their phone for long periods of time and carriers don’t sell phones that are more than 2-3 generations old
@TrunkyGurden
May 13, 2026 at 10:20 pm
just use your phone less. I have a 12 mini, 77% battery health. gets me though a normal day. be less addicted
@macbere3326
May 14, 2026 at 6:48 pm
Never
@neodidi
May 14, 2026 at 1:09 am
Just to comment about the title..
My battery doesn’t suck, at all.
I still get 7-8hrs screen on time and I’m using a 3 year old phone from Xiaomi…. With 33watts fast charge, so from 0-80% in 40mins and I mostly charge my phone once or twice at Max a day if I use it heavily…. Sooo yeah..
@alexandrelima7240
May 14, 2026 at 2:25 am
I stopped watching when they showed the ranking with Apple at the top…lol
@aldwin360
May 14, 2026 at 2:30 am
5:00 We need Samsung’s Solid State Battery ASAP!
@ProjectCovenant
May 14, 2026 at 3:21 am
2:15 battery life is a chemical thing
@J.J.A.S
May 14, 2026 at 7:17 am
Gracias por estos videos tan geniales, gracias por el audio en español para todos❤❤❤❤
@kumarashwarya2185
May 14, 2026 at 8:21 am
100
@Ryan-xe6xv
May 14, 2026 at 10:18 am
I’m using Honor X9D it’s has a battery with about 8300mah. I’m super happy and IL never switch back to phones with lithium ion batteries again
@veryconcerningthings
May 14, 2026 at 10:47 am
Removable battery’s were goated
@alanperez5694
May 14, 2026 at 12:47 pm
It doesn’t… but thanks
@DayNightDelight-z7u
May 14, 2026 at 7:01 pm
I can’t wait until phone are made without batteries inside them. Just make the phone cases be the battery.
@tammyturtle4434
May 15, 2026 at 1:44 am
I agree that this video is worthless!
@CNET
May 15, 2026 at 7:48 pm
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@dr.rubaiatrubaiatjoy
May 18, 2026 at 1:12 am
I think apple should use silicon carbon battery ❤