In this race for autonomy, who is the best? “On consumption in use, Apple and its iPhones are ahead with six devices in our Top 10”, points out Olivier Simon. Apple masters both the hardware design and the operating system, so it’s easier for this computer giant to optimize battery usage. “With a smaller battery, Apple does as well as an Android terminal with a higher battery capacity,” adds the DxOMark expert.
As often, the marketing figures displayed by brands do not make much sense. Thus, indicating the capacity of a battery is limited information that only gives a vague overview of the autonomy that can be expected from a smartphone. “It’s as if you indicated the volume of a car’s tank without taking into account the characteristics of consumption”, laughs Olivier Simon. Our autonomy tests therefore still have a bright future ahead of them.