Why doesn’t Marques do benchmark battery tests?

This episode discusses battery performance in smartphones, focusing on the limitations of benchmark tests. The conversation highlights how different chips, software, and operating systems affect battery life.

The speaker shares their perspective on battery benchmarks, stating that they do not accurately reflect real-world usage. They emphasize that video playback tests favor phones optimized for that specific task, while other benchmarks may only measure power draw under maximum load.

OnePlus phones are mentioned as an example of devices that, despite having smaller batteries, manage to last longer due to aggressive background task management. The speaker argues that no single benchmark can capture the full range of smartphone usage.