The impact of iOS 17.4.1 on different iPhone models: Experience comparison
After the release of the latest iOS 17.4.1, iPhone users are looking forward to what improvements this update will bring to their devices. We ran a series of tests comparing the iPhone 13, 14, and 15 series experiences on iOS 17.4.1, and here's what we found:
iPhone 13 series
Endurance
After upgrading to iOS 17.4.1, the battery life of the iPhone 13 series is quite stable compared to the previous version. In our tests, we found that the battery life was basically the same as the iOS 17.4 version, and there was no noticeable drop.
Signal stability
Compared to the previous version, the mobile operator's signal has decreased slightly, but it has not changed much, and the connection is still relatively stable. The signal of China Unicom's operators has improved slightly, but the perception is not very obvious. Telecom operator signals remain the same.
iPhone 14 series
Endurance
The iOS 17.4.1 update has improved the battery life of the iPhone 14 series. In our tests, we found that compared to iOS 17.4, the upgraded battery life has improved slightly, especially for watching videos, and the power consumption is relatively reduced.
Signal stability
Similar to the iPhone 13 series, the mobile operator signal drops slightly, but the connection is still stable. The signal of China Unicom's operators has improved slightly, but the change is not very obvious. There was no significant change in the signal of the telecom operator.
iPhone 15 series
Endurance
Although iOS 17.4.1 also has a certain improvement in the battery life of the iPhone 15 series, the magnitude is smaller and not as obvious as that of the iPhone 14 series.
Signal stability
Compared to the previous version, the mobile operator signal has dropped slightly, but it still maintains a stable connection. The signal of China Unicom's operators has improved slightly, but the perception is not very obvious. Telecom operator signals remain stable.
iPhone 15 Pro Max
An iPhone 15 Pro Max user was the first to upgrade his device to iOS 17.4 and didn't notice anything unusual at first. Over time, however, he began to notice that the phone heats up significantly during charging, especially when running large applications. Finally, when the official version of iOS 17.4.1 was launched, many problems were finally solved by flashing the DFU mode.
Fever control
First, he tested the charging. The phone was 36% charged, and the process of charging to 80% took 27 minutes. What is exciting is that the heating problem of the mobile phone during the charging process seems to have been solved, and the mobile phone has been in a warm state, without the obvious heating situation as before.
Next, he tested the heat when playing Honor of Kings. On the iOS 17.4 version, the phone starts to heat up after half an hour of gaming, the temperature is about 36°C, and the most serious heating location is the left SIM card position, and continuing to play will cause the temperature to rise further, even more than 40°C. After upgrading to iOS 17.4.1, even if he is still plugged in to play games, the heating situation is much better. Although he didn't have a temperature test device, he obviously felt a lot better.
Finally, he tried using a video editing app for post-editing. The heating problem has improved, but it is still there, especially worse than when playing games. Overall, iOS 17.4.1 performs better in terms of heat control than iOS 17.4.
2. Endurance
On a full charge, he tested the autonomy while playing games. Previously, on the iOS 17.4 version, he played "Honor of Kings" for about two hours, and the battery plummeted from 100% to 30%, which bothered him and netizens. But after upgrading to iOS 17.4.1, he was able to play two games of peak game for an hour and five minutes, and then another hour of peak speed, and his phone still had 56% battery!
Other than the above, there is no noticeable improvement in signal stability, smoothness is still good, and the autocorrect issue has been fixed, and the new features are not visible for the time being.
To sum up, iOS 17.4.1 has brought some improvements to different models of iPhone, especially in terms of battery life, which has a significant impact on the iPhone 14 series. However, users should consider carefully based on their individual needs and device model before upgrading.