How Important Is Smartphone Battery Life?

Mark and Rob are joined by Ben from Lover of Tech this week where he lifts the lid on how he shoots his brutal battery drain tests, why that remains a huge part of what makes or breaks a phone and the lengths creators go to stand out in a crowded market. We also dive into Samsung’s continued stubbornness when it comes to innovating with battery tech and the rather interesting gold statue gifted by Apple to Donald Trump.

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How Important Is Smartphone Battery Life? is an episode from Eight or Sixteen by Mark Ellis Reviews.

This episode is 76:34 long.

This episode was published on Aug 22, 2025.

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