Originally Posted by
SRQ Guy
Apple uses clock cycles very efficiently, and everything is tightly integrated to maximize that efficiency. Android handsets use the brute force of more RAM and faster processors to achieve similar results, without the efficiency. This is why Apple handsets meet or even beat Android flagships at many tasks, despite having less RAM and slower-clocked processors with fewer cores. It's also why Apple handsets can last all day on a much smaller battery than a flagship Android device. At the risk of stating the obvious, clock cycles use energy.
Agree with most of that. Apple has the unique ability to control both the hardware and software which lends itself to a lot of efficiencies. However, battery life is not one of them.
Most of the Andriod phones today have batteries that last longer than the iPhones. My iPhone barely makes it to dinnertime most days. From what I hear from colleagues, I'm actually quite lucky to have it last that long. I do try to keep my battery properly conditioned and cool (heat is the enemy of LiIon battery long term health).
Perhaps Android phones just use higher capacity batteries, or perhaps their chipsets use less power or both. This is an area Apple could use some improvement in. Is it bad enough that I wouldn't buy an iPhone, certainly not, but it is disappointing.