"As of June this year, smartphones sold in the EU must undergo standardized testing, which will offer durability and battery scores to help users make better purchasing decisions. Results for the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max show it trailing the competition with a Class B rating in the fall tests - it's rated to survive 180 falls, compared to Class A (270 falls) for the Galaxy S25 Ultra and Pixel 10 Pro XL. We have these stats in our database to help you compare phones."
"On the plus side, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max aced the energy efficiency test with a Class A score and received a high endurance rating of 53 hours. The Galaxy S25 Ultra is rated Class B and 44:54h, the Pixel 10 Pro XL is also Class B and lasts 48:39h on a charge. However, the Galaxy battery is rated for 2,000 charge cycles, while the iPhone and Pixel batteries are rated for 1,000 cycles."
EU regulations require standardized smartphone testing including durability, repairability, and battery metrics. The iPhone 17 Pro Max scored Class B in fall tests (rated for 180 falls) versus Class A (270 falls) for the Galaxy S25 Ultra and Pixel 10 Pro XL. The iPhone received a Class C repairability score, matching the Galaxy and trailing the Pixel. The iPhone 17 Pro Max achieved Class A energy efficiency and 53 hours endurance. The Galaxy S25 Ultra and Pixel 10 Pro XL earned Class B efficiency with 44:54h and 48:39h endurance respectively, and the Galaxy battery is rated for 2,000 charge cycles while iPhone and Pixel batteries are rated for 1,000 cycles.
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