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- ✅ The test compares the iPhone 17 (newest) with the iPhone 11 (oldest supported by iOS 26).
- ✅ Both iPhones have brand new batteries to ensure a fair comparison.
- ✅ Both devices are updated to iOS 26.1 and connected to the same cellular and Wi-Fi networks.
- ✅ Brightness levels are matched as closely as possible, despite the different display technologies (OLED vs. LCD).
The test aims to highlight the advancements made in iPhone technology over a 6-year period.
- ✅ The test compares the iPhone 17 (newest) with the iPhone 11 (oldest supported by iOS 26).
- ✅ Both iPhones have brand new batteries to ensure a fair comparison.
- ✅ Both devices are updated to iOS 26.1 and connected to the same cellular and Wi-Fi networks.
- ✅ Brightness levels are matched as closely as possible, despite the different display technologies (OLED vs. LCD).
The test aims to highlight the advancements made in iPhone technology over a 6-year period.
- ✅ After one hour of YouTube streaming, iPhone 11 was at 95% (5% loss), while iPhone 17 remained at 100%.
- ✅ After one hour of web browsing on Reddit, iPhone 11 dropped to 83% (12% loss), and iPhone 17 was at 93% (7% loss).
- ⚠️ The performance gap between the two iPhones is already significant.
The presenter emphasizes the value of comparing the oldest and newest supported iPhones to showcase accumulated upgrades.
- ✅ Battery Capacity: iPhone 11 has a 3,110 mAh battery, while iPhone 17 has a 3,692 mAh capacity.
- ✅ Display Technology: iPhone 11 uses an LCD panel with a 60 Hz refresh rate, while iPhone 17 has an OLED panel with a 120 Hz refresh rate.
- ✅ Chipset Efficiency: iPhone 11's A13 chip is less efficient than iPhone 17's A19 chip.
These differences represent the accumulated effect of years of upgrades.
- ✅ After one hour of TikTok, iPhone 11 was at 52% (13% loss), while iPhone 17 was at 83% (5% loss).
- ✅ The presenter introduces Opera Neon, highlighting its AI-powered features for organization and automation.
The presenter notes the significant difference in battery drain between the two phones, even with a new battery in the iPhone 11.
- ✅ Neon Tasks: Intelligently organizes work into self-contained workspaces based on topics.
- ✅ AI Analysis: Built-in AI analyzes, compares, and acts across multiple tabs within a task.
- ✅ Neon Do: Automates web browsing tasks based on multi-step prompts.
- ✅ Neon Make: Creates websites, videos, reports, or even games.
The presenter emphasizes the usefulness of Opera Neon's AI tools for research and web browsing automation.
- ⚠️ The iPhone 11's screen dimmed automatically during the Minecraft test to prevent overheating.
- ✅ After one hour of Minecraft, iPhone 11 was at 24% (28% loss), while iPhone 17 was at 66% (17% loss).
The presenter highlights the substantial gap in battery performance during high-performance gaming.
- ✅ After one hour of PUBG, iPhone 11 was at 1% (23% loss), while iPhone 17 was at 54% (12% loss).
- ⚠️ The presenter notes that this is a stress test and not representative of typical usage.
The presenter emphasizes that even for typical usage, the iPhone 17 offers dramatically better battery performance.
- ✅ The iPhone 11 died after 6 hours and 8 minutes.
- ✅ The iPhone 17 lasted 12 hours and 31 minutes.
The presenter concludes that the iPhone 17 offers significantly improved battery performance compared to the iPhone 11.
- ✅ The presenter emphasizes the steady improvements in iPhone battery performance over the last five to six years.
- ✅ Upgrading from an iPhone 11 or 12 to an iPhone 17 will result in a noticeable improvement in battery life.
The presenter highlights the significant advancements in battery performance, even though the changes may seem incremental each year.