Among the most striking features of the new iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max is not only the famous Dynamic Island and its ability to change shape, but also the Always-On Display function. This option has been on Android for many years and many Apple users wondered when it would reach their mobiles, but the delay has a clear explanation…
From the American company itself, they report that they have been working hard on the efficiency of the screen with the aim of reducing energy consumption as much as possible by making use of this feature. That is why, thanks to a new technology, the iPhone 14 Pro has the ability to lower the refresh rate to 1 Hz and this is Apple’s differential factor so that battery drain is insignificant.
Under this premise, the media have not been slow to carry out performance tests to check if the autonomy is really affected by this feature. Above all, because the Cupertino company has not given details about the exact battery life with the always-on screen activated, so it’s time to clear up this mystery.
iPhone 14 battery tested
Before going into depth in the axis of the question, it is important to point out the conditions in which the iPhone 14 Pro was used by the colleagues of Phone Arena, which are the following:
- The battery consumption of the Always-On Display option was measured over an 8-hour interval.
- The mobile had no SIM card during the test.
- It was not used at any time during the course.
- The iPhone was configured with some basic applications and social networks, such as Instagram.
The battery consumption measurement was executed in two days. The former had the always-on display feature turned on, while the latter had it disabled. In both cases the battery percentage was 100%.
The results of the iPhone 14 Pro battery consumption test are as follows, after 8 hours of screen always on, the power had dropped from 100% to 94% ; while, on the other hand, on the second day, with the option deactivated, the battery was still at 100%, that is, it had not changed.
A result with nuances
The test carried out by Phone Arena shows that the iPhone 14 Pro consumes 6% battery with Always-On Display mode activated for 8 hours. However, it should be noted that the smartphone was not used during the test and did not even have a SIM card inside. This last factor is quite decisive, since the search for network and coverage is one of the conditions that uses the most battery. So the general consumption would increase when using the device normally.
In addition, iPhones are programmed to stay at 100% for a long time and once they drop below that figure, the overall consumption increases. So we could talk about a 5% consumption in other circumstances and starting from another energy level. It is also important to note that the iPhone 14 Pro Max has a higher battery capacity , so the drain may only be 3-4%.