iPhone 17 vs iPhone 16: Here Is a Quick Comparison of Advertised Video Playback Times

iPhone 17 promises up to eight hours more battery life compared to the iPhone 16.

Advertisement
Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by David Delima | Updated: 10 September 2025 13:53 IST
Highlights
  • iPhone 17 series promise longer battery life compared to iPhone 16 series
  • iPhone 17 Pro is advertised to offer up to 39 hours of video playback
  • New Air model offers up to 27 hours of video playback on a single charge

iPhone 17 series comes with rechargeable lithium‑ion batteries

Photo Credit: Apple

Apple's iPhone 17 series of smartphones was launched at its 'Awe Dropping' launch event on September 9, bringing battery improvements across the lineup. With the new A19 chip and enhanced power efficiency, all four models — iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max — are claimed to offer longer battery life compared to their iPhone 16 counterparts. The iPhone 17 Pro Max and iPhone 17 Pro lead the list with the longest claimed battery performance. Here's a quick look at the advertised battery stats of all models.

iPhone 17, iPhone 16: Comparison of Video Playback Times

The iPhone 17 series features rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, and the company claims that it offers notable improvements in battery life over last year's models. Apple's flagship iPhone 17 Pro Max is rated for up to 37 hours of video playback on a single charge, up from 29 hours on the iPhone 16 Pro Max. For video streaming, it is said to last up to 33 hours on a charge.

Meanwhile, the iPhone 17 Pro is claimed to offer an impressive 39 hours of video playback, a which is a considerable upgrade over the 27-hour battery life advertised on the iPhone 16 Pro.

Advertisement

Apple says the Pro models in its new iPhone 17 lineup deliver the company's best-ever performance and an enormous leap in battery life.

Advertisement

Meanwhile, the standard iPhone 17 is said to deliver up to 30 hours of video playback time on a single charge, offering an eight-hour boost over the iPhone 16's 22-hour rating, at least where local video playback is concerned.

As for the iPhone Air, despite its slim 5.6mm profile, it's advertised to match the iPhone 16 Plus with up to 27 hours of video playback on a single charge.

Advertisement

Alongside improved battery life, the iPhone 17 series also supports faster charging, letting users top up their handsets when low on power. Apple's new A19 series chips, combined with enhanced power efficiency and smarter battery management in the latest iOS version, are likely to help extend battery performance even further.

 
REVIEW
  • Design
  • Display
  • Software
  • Performance
  • Battery Life
  • Camera
  • Value for Money
  • Good
  • The boldest redesign since the iPhone X
  • Bright and stunning display
  • A19 Pro under the hood guarantees excellent performance
  • Massive camera upgrade
  • Video quality gets a much-needed bump
  • Centre Stage camera at the front changes selfie game on iPhones forever
  • Improved charging speed
  • Bad
  • Aluminium body picks up scratches
  • Expensive
  • Heavier than the 16 Pro Max
 
KEY SPECS
Display 6.90-inch
Processor Apple A19 Pro
Front Camera 18-megapixel
Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 48-megapixel + 48-megapixel
RAM 12GB
Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB
OS iOS 26
Resolution 1320x2868 pixels
NEWS
REVIEW
  • Design
  • Display
  • Software
  • Performance
  • Battery Life
  • Camera
  • Value for Money
  • Good
  • Incredibly lightweight and super thin
  • Stunning display
  • Solid performance
  • Good primary and selfie cameras
  • Bad
  • A single-camera sensor at the back
  • Slow charging
  • Battery life could have been better
  • Mono speaker leaves much to be desired
  • Expensive
 
KEY SPECS
Display 6.50-inch
Processor Apple A19 Pro
Front Camera 18-megapixel
Rear Camera 48-megapixel
RAM 12GB
Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
OS iOS 26
Resolution 1260x2736 pixels
NEWS
REVIEW
  • Design
  • Display
  • Software
  • Performance
  • Battery Life
  • Camera
  • Value for Money
  • Good
  • Transformative and brighter ProMotion display
  • Powerful performance
  • Meaningful camera upgrades
  • More value-for-money
  • Great battery life
  • Bad
  • iOS 26 has glitches
  • Ineffective anti-reflective coating
 
KEY SPECS
Display 6.30-inch
Processor Apple A19
Front Camera 18-megapixel
Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 48-megapixel
RAM 8GB
Storage 256GB, 512GB
OS iOS 26
Resolution 1206x2622 pixels
NEWS

Get your daily dose of tech news, reviews, and insights, in under 80 characters on Gadgets 360 Turbo. Connect with fellow tech lovers on our Forum. Follow us on X, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads and Google News for instant updates. Catch all the action on our YouTube channel.

Advertisement

Related Stories

Popular Mobile Brands
  1. Xiaomi Pad 8 Launched in India With Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC, 9,200mAh Battery
  2. Vivo T5x 5G Will Launch in India Next Week With These Features
  3. OnePlus 15T White Colourway, Key Display Features Revealed
  4. Anthropic Introduces Agentic Code Review Tool to Claude Code
  5. Microsoft's Copilot Cowork Tool Can Autonomously Complete Tasks
  6. iQOO Z11 Teased With 165Hz Display, 9,020mAh Battery; China Launch Expected Soon
  7. Oppo Find X9 Ultra, Find X9s Bag NBTC Certification, Could Launch Soon
  1. Samsung Testing 12,000mAh, 18,000mAh Batteries With Dual Cell and Triple Cell Designs, Leaked Reports Show
  2. OnePlus 15T White Colourway, Key Display Features Revealed as Company Opens Pre-Orders in China
  3. Microsoft Could Reportedly Price Next-Gen Xbox 'Project Helix' at $1,000 or More
  4. Thailand Targets Crypto Mule Accounts Linked to Scams, Illegal Transfers as Authorities Freeze 10,000 Wallets
  5. Infinix GT 50 Pro 5G Real-Life Images Surface Online as Smartphone Arrives on BIS Database
  6. Microsoft’s New Copilot Cowork Can Take Actions and Autonomously Complete Tasks
  7. Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 Spotted in Leaked Renders That Point to Significant Design Overhaul
  8. Oppo Find X9 Ultra, Find X9s Reportedly Bag Thailand's NBTC Certification Ahead of Anticipated Launch
  9. Bhutan Moves Over $11 Million Worth of Bitcoin From Government Holdings, Arkham Data Shows
  10. Oppo K14x 5G Gets New 4GB RAM, 64GB Storage Variant in India: Price, Specifications
Download Our Apps
Available in Hindi
© Copyright Red Pixels Ventures Limited 2026. All rights reserved.