Obviously, you may be looking beyond iPhones. In that case, comparing Apple's products with its competitors' battery life and performance is important.


According to the benchmarks referenced above, iPhone models from the same year place above their counterparts from Android.


But what about refurbished phones? In general, iPhones retain about 15% more value per year than even their best Android counterparts. As a result, the battery doesn't degrade as much, performance doesn't decrease as quickly, and the screen doesn't get damaged as easily as other refurbished phones.


Generally speaking, the iPhone tends to win in the battery battle. Not only does it start strong, it also retains its strength for longer. That's why it makes such a great refurbished smartphone.