The iPhone X series was one significant revamp in the design and apple identity for mobile phones.
And, XR was one of the most popular devices in that lineup.
With that new design came the new A12 Bionic chip & iOS 12, and a new camera setup.
With all those fancy changes, anyone thinking of buying it will think of one thing for sure.
And, that is nothing but its battery life, and if it can hold up well with the new software and all the fancy changes.
Today in this article, we did the research to save you some precious time.
So? How long does the battery of the iPhone XR last?
In short, the battery of the iPhone XR holds up for 8-10 hours on average usage throughout the day.
To cross-check the given info on the internet, we actually pushed the 2942 mAh battery to its limits with a total of 3 tests simulating real-life scenarios.
So, let’s dive right into the tests and find out the truth.
How long does iPhone XR Battery last?
The three real-world tests are:
Test 1: [Heavy Lifting] As the name suggests, this test is where I put the battery through absolute hardcore tasks, which means pushing it to its limits.
I played some heavy games, streamed high-quality videos, and did some benchmarking tests as well. And the device held up pretty well. Want to know how long it took to drain the battery to zero per cent? Stay with us till the end!
Test 2: [The Average] In this test, I tried to simulate the usual day of the average user, and I achieved it by replacing my primary device with the iPhone XR. Some calls, casual gaming, streaming, and scrolling are what I did throughout the day.
Test 3: [Idle] In this test, I left the device as is after a full charge and with very few interruptions. I made some random calls and texts to keep the notification channel up and active. Sounds like your usage on a busy day right? That’s exactly what I tried to simulate.
Excited about the results?
Here you go:
| Test | Time after which battery went 0% |
|---|---|
| Heavy Lifting | 6 hours 17 minutes |
| The Average Test | 9 hours 03 minutes |
| Idle Test | 4 Days 17 Hours |
From the results, it is very clear that:
- Heavy lifting turned out to be very well, when we see the load I put on it, it held up quite well. For a 4-generation old device to perform this well under so much load is considered a great backup. Overall this test ended up giving us a total of 6 hours and 17 minutes.
- The Average scenario is the most optimal one as that’s how most people are going to use it. And for average usage, 9 hours and 3 minutes are pretty much impressive!
- The idle scenario was to test the busy day backup. What’s a busy day backup? It is when you don’t use your phone much. And your phone is just lying around with little to zero interruptions. And, the battery is estimated to last for around 80 hours on average.
So, we get our answer to the main question: How long does the iPhone XR battery last?
Approximately, the iPhone XR battery lasts for around 8 to 10 hours on continuous usage.
Conclusion
In this article, I have discussed the battery performance of the iPhone XR. Considering the chipset, the device is one of the best in its budget in the market.
I’ll update the article if the stats change in my future tests!
Now, tell us about your experience with the iPhone XR in the comments! I’d love to hear from you!
If you have any queries, please pen them down in the comments and I’ll answer them.
We’ve also written an article in which we’ve talked about the battery tests (and corresponding results) which we’ve conducted on the iPhone 11 Pro Max. You can read it here.
Cheers!