Battery Life iPhone 11 Pro
With the combination of the A13 Bionic chip, improvements to the Super Retina XDR display, and a new Apple-designed power management unit, Apple has introduced some impressive battery life improvements in the iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max. In fact, Apple says it's the most dramatic leap in battery life in an iPhone so far.
The battery in the iPhone 11 Pro lasts for up to four hours longer than the battery in the iPhone XS, and the battery in the iPhone 11 Pro Max lasts for up to five hours longer than the battery in the iPhone XS Max.
When it comes to actual usage, the iPhone 11 Pro can last up to 18 hours when playing videos, up to 11 hours when streaming video, and up to 65 hours when playing audio. The iPhone 11 Pro Max can last for up to 20 hours when playing videos, up to 12 hours when streaming videos, and up to 80 hours when playing audio.
The batteries in the iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max are both heavier and thicker than those used in the XS and XS Max. The iPhone 11 Pro has a 3,046 mAh battery, up from the 2,658 mAh battery in the iPhone XS. The iPhone 11 Pro Max has a 3,969 mAh battery, up from the 3,174 mAh battery in the iPhone XS Max.
iOS 13's Dark Mode appears to offer some battery saving functionality in OLED iPhones, and in testing, an iPhone XS Max used in Dark Mode used less battery than an iPhone XS Max using Light Mode.
According to an Apple support document, the iPhone 11 models are equipped with a new hybrid software and hardware system for performance management, which is more advanced than the battery and power management systems on older iPhones.
Apple says the feature works to provide the "best possible performance as battery aging occurs over time." The power needs of the new iPhones are dynamically monitored, with performance managed in real time.
FAST CHARGING
Fast charging, an iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max feature, allows the iPhones to charge to 50 percent power from dead in just 30 minutes using a higher power charger.
For the first time, Apple is including the hardware needed for fast charging with the iPhone, so the iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max charge up faster than ever.
Each new iPhone ships with an 18W USB-C power adapter, which Apple has previously shipped with iPads, and a USB-C to Lightning cable. Fast charging isn't limited to the iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max as it's also in the iPhone 11, but these are the only iPhones that come with the necessary hardware right out of the box.
WIRELESS CHARGING
The iPhone 11 Pro has a glass body with built-in wireless charging coils to support wireless charging functionality.
Apple uses the Qi wireless charging standard that's also available in many Android phones, which means the new iPhones can charge wirelessly with any Qi-certified inductive charger.
The iPhone 11 Pro works with 7.5W and 5W wireless charging accessories, but 7.5W charging is faster. Multiple companies have now developed wireless charging options designed specifically for Apple's iPhones. Some 7.5W chargers are no longer charging at 5W on the iPhone 11 and 11 Pro, which is worth noting for anyone thinking of making a wireless charger purchase.