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Galaxy S26, iPhone 17, Pixel 10 Extreme Battery Test Result AnalysisIn this video, we'll compare the extreme battery drain test results of three devices: Samsung Galaxy S26 (Exynos), iPhone 17, and Google Pixel 10. We used 9 popular apps for 1 hour each in a mobile cellular data environment, measuring battery performance and heat generation. Which device showed the best battery efficiency?
1. 📱 Extreme Battery Test Introduction
· With the Exynos chipset being re-adopted in the Galaxy S26, comparing its battery performance with competing models has become crucial.
· This test is conducted exclusively on mobile cellular data for the Galaxy S26, iPhone 17, and Pixel 10, without using Wi-Fi.
· It measures battery consumption by using 9 popular applications for 1 hour each.
· This test is conducted exclusively on mobile cellular data for the Galaxy S26, iPhone 17, and Pixel 10, without using Wi-Fi.
· It measures battery consumption by using 9 popular applications for 1 hour each.
00:00 - 00:17
1. 📱 Extreme Battery Test Introduction
· With the Exynos chipset being re-adopted in the Galaxy S26, comparing its battery performance with competing models has become crucial.
· This test is conducted exclusively on mobile cellular data for the Galaxy S26, iPhone 17, and Pixel 10, without using Wi-Fi.
· It measures battery consumption by using 9 popular applications for 1 hour each.
· This test is conducted exclusively on mobile cellular data for the Galaxy S26, iPhone 17, and Pixel 10, without using Wi-Fi.
· It measures battery consumption by using 9 popular applications for 1 hour each.
01:44 - 04:09
2. 📸 Camera and Social Media App Test Results
· Round 1: Camera 4K 60fps Continuous Recording
· iPhone 17: Battery 78%, Temperature 38.2°C, 22% Consumption
· Galaxy S26: Battery 81%, Temperature 43.9°C, 19% Consumption
· Pixel 10: Battery 83%, Temperature 43.3°C, 17% Consumption
· Round 1 was won by the Pixel 10 with the least battery consumption.
· Round 2: X Spaces
· iPhone 17: Battery 70%, Temperature 31.0°C, 8% Consumption
· Galaxy S26: Battery 72%, Temperature 32.8°C, 9% Consumption
· Pixel 10: Battery 72%, Temperature 35.3°C, 11% Consumption
· Round 2 was won by the iPhone 17 with the least battery consumption.
· Round 3: TikTok
· iPhone 17: Battery 55%, Temperature 33.0°C, 15% Consumption
· Galaxy S26: Battery 58%, Temperature 35.7°C, 14% Consumption
· Pixel 10: Battery 57%, Temperature 36.8°C, 15% Consumption
· Round 3 was won by the Galaxy S26 (Exynos 2600) with the least battery consumption.
· Round 4: Instagram Reels
· iPhone 17: Battery 40%, Temperature 33.7°C, 15% Consumption
· Galaxy S26: Battery 46%, Temperature 35.1°C, 12% Consumption
· Pixel 10: Battery 44%, Temperature 36.2°C, 13% Consumption
· Round 4 was also won by the Galaxy S26 with the least battery consumption.
· iPhone 17: Battery 78%, Temperature 38.2°C, 22% Consumption
· Galaxy S26: Battery 81%, Temperature 43.9°C, 19% Consumption
· Pixel 10: Battery 83%, Temperature 43.3°C, 17% Consumption
· Round 1 was won by the Pixel 10 with the least battery consumption.
· Round 2: X Spaces
· iPhone 17: Battery 70%, Temperature 31.0°C, 8% Consumption
· Galaxy S26: Battery 72%, Temperature 32.8°C, 9% Consumption
· Pixel 10: Battery 72%, Temperature 35.3°C, 11% Consumption
· Round 2 was won by the iPhone 17 with the least battery consumption.
· Round 3: TikTok
· iPhone 17: Battery 55%, Temperature 33.0°C, 15% Consumption
· Galaxy S26: Battery 58%, Temperature 35.7°C, 14% Consumption
· Pixel 10: Battery 57%, Temperature 36.8°C, 15% Consumption
· Round 3 was won by the Galaxy S26 (Exynos 2600) with the least battery consumption.
· Round 4: Instagram Reels
· iPhone 17: Battery 40%, Temperature 33.7°C, 15% Consumption
· Galaxy S26: Battery 46%, Temperature 35.1°C, 12% Consumption
· Pixel 10: Battery 44%, Temperature 36.2°C, 13% Consumption
· Round 4 was also won by the Galaxy S26 with the least battery consumption.
06:32 - 08:19
3. 📺 YouTube and Music Streaming Test Results
· Round 5: YouTube (1440p 60fps)
· iPhone 17: Battery 23%, Temperature 34.6°C, 17% Consumption
· Galaxy S26: Battery 33%, Temperature 35.0°C, 13% Consumption
· Pixel 10: Battery 31%, Temperature 35.1°C, 13% Consumption
· Round 5 was a tie between the Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10, but the Galaxy S26 had a higher final battery percentage.
· Round 6: YouTube Music
· iPhone 17: Battery 7%, Temperature 34.2°C, 16% Consumption
· Galaxy S26: Battery 19%, Temperature 36.3°C, 14% Consumption
· Pixel 10: Battery 16%, Temperature 37.0°C, 15% Consumption
· Round 6 was also won by the Galaxy S26 with the least battery consumption.
· iPhone 17: Battery 23%, Temperature 34.6°C, 17% Consumption
· Galaxy S26: Battery 33%, Temperature 35.0°C, 13% Consumption
· Pixel 10: Battery 31%, Temperature 35.1°C, 13% Consumption
· Round 5 was a tie between the Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10, but the Galaxy S26 had a higher final battery percentage.
· Round 6: YouTube Music
· iPhone 17: Battery 7%, Temperature 34.2°C, 16% Consumption
· Galaxy S26: Battery 19%, Temperature 36.3°C, 14% Consumption
· Pixel 10: Battery 16%, Temperature 37.0°C, 15% Consumption
· Round 6 was also won by the Galaxy S26 with the least battery consumption.
08:20 - 10:07
4. 🎮 Gaming and Final Results
· Round 7: Subway Surfers
· iPhone 17: Battery depleted at 6 hours 35 minutes 24 seconds (Final Temperature 34.2°C)
· Galaxy S26: Battery 9%, Temperature 35.6°C, 10% Consumption
· Pixel 10: Battery 8%, Temperature 33.2°C, 8% Consumption
· Round 7 was won by the Pixel 10, but the Galaxy S26 still had more battery remaining.
· Round 8: Asphalt Gaming
· Galaxy S26: Battery depleted at 7 hours 12 minutes 15 seconds (Final Temperature 43.2°C)
· Pixel 10: Battery depleted at 7 hours 26 minutes 40 seconds (Final Temperature 41.8°C)
· Final Ranking
· iPhone 17: Battery depleted at 6 hours 35 minutes 24 seconds (Final Temperature 34.2°C)
· Galaxy S26: Battery 9%, Temperature 35.6°C, 10% Consumption
· Pixel 10: Battery 8%, Temperature 33.2°C, 8% Consumption
· Round 7 was won by the Pixel 10, but the Galaxy S26 still had more battery remaining.
· Round 8: Asphalt Gaming
· Galaxy S26: Battery depleted at 7 hours 12 minutes 15 seconds (Final Temperature 43.2°C)
· Pixel 10: Battery depleted at 7 hours 26 minutes 40 seconds (Final Temperature 41.8°C)
· Final Ranking
| Rank | Device | Final Usage Time | Final Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Google Pixel 10 | 7 hours 26 minutes 40 seconds | 41.8°C |
| 2nd | Samsung Galaxy S26 | 7 hours 12 minutes 15 seconds | 43.2°C |
| 3rd | iPhone 17 | 6 hours 35 minutes 24 seconds | 34.2°C |
10:08 - 12:33
5. 📊 Final Results Analysis and Chipset Performance Comparison
· Considering the iPhone 17's 3,692mAh battery capacity and powerful A19 chipset, it showed decent performance, lasting 6 hours 35 minutes 24 seconds.
· The Galaxy S26's battery capacity increased to 4,300mAh, and thanks to the optimization of the Exynos 2600 chipset, it recorded 7 hours 12 minutes 15 seconds. Notably, it showed strong performance, dominating 6 out of 8 rounds.
· The Pixel 10 took 1st place with 7 hours 26 minutes 40 seconds. Despite the Tensor G5 chipset not being as powerful as the A19 or Exynos 2600, it compensated for this with its large battery capacity, achieving excellent results.
· The Galaxy S26's battery capacity increased to 4,300mAh, and thanks to the optimization of the Exynos 2600 chipset, it recorded 7 hours 12 minutes 15 seconds. Notably, it showed strong performance, dominating 6 out of 8 rounds.
· The Pixel 10 took 1st place with 7 hours 26 minutes 40 seconds. Despite the Tensor G5 chipset not being as powerful as the A19 or Exynos 2600, it compensated for this with its large battery capacity, achieving excellent results.
12:34 - 17:26
6. ⚙️ Test Settings and Device-Specific Parameters
· Test Environment
· All tests were conducted exclusively on mobile cellular data (UK Vodafone 4G network) without Wi-Fi.
· iPhone 17 Settings
· Auto-brightness and Motion disabled, No frame limit (ProMotion display)
· Screen Auto-Lock set to 'Never'
· Battery cycles 51, Battery health 100%
· Adaptive Power disabled, iOS 26.3.1 version
· Galaxy S26 Settings
· Adaptive brightness and Auto-brightness disabled
· Motion smoothness 'Adaptive 120Hz', Screen 'Vivid'
· Screen auto-off 10 minutes (max)
· Power saving settings and Adaptive power saving disabled
· Battery protection disabled, CPU speed limit released
· Battery cycles 0 (new product), One UI 8.5, Android 16
· Pixel 10 Settings
· Adaptive brightness disabled, Screen brightness fixed
· Screen auto-off 30 minutes
· Smooth Display 120Hz enabled
· Battery health 100% (normal), Adaptive charging disabled
· Battery Saver and Extreme Battery Saver disabled
· Adaptive Battery disabled, Android 16, Battery cycles 13
· All tests were conducted exclusively on mobile cellular data (UK Vodafone 4G network) without Wi-Fi.
· iPhone 17 Settings
· Auto-brightness and Motion disabled, No frame limit (ProMotion display)
· Screen Auto-Lock set to 'Never'
· Battery cycles 51, Battery health 100%
· Adaptive Power disabled, iOS 26.3.1 version
· Galaxy S26 Settings
· Adaptive brightness and Auto-brightness disabled
· Motion smoothness 'Adaptive 120Hz', Screen 'Vivid'
· Screen auto-off 10 minutes (max)
· Power saving settings and Adaptive power saving disabled
· Battery protection disabled, CPU speed limit released
· Battery cycles 0 (new product), One UI 8.5, Android 16
· Pixel 10 Settings
· Adaptive brightness disabled, Screen brightness fixed
· Screen auto-off 30 minutes
· Smooth Display 120Hz enabled
· Battery health 100% (normal), Adaptive charging disabled
· Battery Saver and Extreme Battery Saver disabled
· Adaptive Battery disabled, Android 16, Battery cycles 13
17:27 - 18:20
7. 🚀 Geekbench 6 Benchmark Score Comparison
· Exynos 2600 (Galaxy S26)
· Multicore: 11,000 points or more
· Single-core: approx. 3,200 points
· A19 (iPhone 17)
· Multicore: approx. 9,300 points
· Single-core: approx. 3,600 points
· Tensor G5 (Pixel 10)
· The Tensor G5 has significantly lower performance compared to the other two chipsets.
· The Exynos 2600 shows very strong performance, especially in multicore, competing with the A19.
· Multicore: 11,000 points or more
· Single-core: approx. 3,200 points
· A19 (iPhone 17)
· Multicore: approx. 9,300 points
· Single-core: approx. 3,600 points
· Tensor G5 (Pixel 10)
· The Tensor G5 has significantly lower performance compared to the other two chipsets.
· The Exynos 2600 shows very strong performance, especially in multicore, competing with the A19.