iPhone 18 Pro battery test: record endurance and fastest charging

CNET tested the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max batteries: the larger model delivers the longest battery life of any iPhone, while the smaller one is Apple's fastest-charging phone, hitting 53% in 15 minutes and 82% in 30 minutes. The gains come from bigger batteries, the A20 Pro chip and iOS 27. Prices start at $1,199 and $1,299.

• iPhone 18 Pro Max sets a record for battery life among all iPhones in CNET tests
• iPhone 18 Pro charges to 53% in 15 minutes and 82% in 30 minutes
• Fast charging support rose from 40W on the 17 Pro to 60W on the 18 Pro
• iPhone 16 Plus still holds the best score in the 45-minute stress test