We always set the rules of the game, and I always provide my readers with the clearest and most accurate information. The battery life tests for the iPhone 17, one of the most talked-about series in the tech world, have been released. The test results reveal that the thinnest model in the series, the iPhone 17 Air, doesn’t live up to expectations, while the iPhone 17 Pro Max is a battery fiend.
iPhone 17 Series Battery Test
In tests conducted under the same conditions for all models, the iPhone 17 series was tested with continuous 5G internet use at 150 nits of brightness. Here are the final results of that test:
- iPhone 17 Air: 12 hours 2 minutes
- iPhone 17: 12 hours 47 minutes
- iPhone 17 Pro: 15 hours 32 minutes
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 17 hours 54 minutes

The test results show that the most powerful model in the series, the iPhone 17 Pro Max, lasts approximately 48 percent longer than the thinnest model, the iPhone 17 Air. The iPhone 17 Air’s low battery life is a result of its ultra-thin and lightweight design.
Apple’s own data paints a similar picture. According to the company’s official video playback data, the iPhone 17 Air offers 27 hours of use, the iPhone 17 30 hours, the iPhone 17 Pro 33 hours, and the iPhone 17 Pro Max 39 hours.
While these figures offered by the iPhone Air are considered sufficient for users who value an ultra-thin design, those who use their phones extensively will likely find themselves needing additional charging throughout the day. What are your thoughts on this? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.