Starting on June 20, 2025, all smartphones sold in the European Union must come with an energy label that includes five key pieces of information: an efficiency class from A to G, battery endurance in hours, a drop resistance class, a reparability class, and a protection index. To ensure transparency, manufacturers must submit a two-page document to the EPREL database, managed by the European Commission. These documents detail specific technical measurements such as battery capacity in milliamp-hours (mAh), the number of charge cycles, screen hardness, and the minimum guaranteed duration of software updates. The regulation was introduced alongside three official reports that explain the label, how to access the technical documents, and the potential for misuse. These reports remain the most reliable source of guidance on the new labeling system. Apple has submitted technical documents for the iPhone 18 Pro (A3714) and 18 Pro Max (A3717), which are the European versions with SIM trays. These documents were submitted by Apple Distribution International, Apple’s Irish subsidiary based in Cork. The company also published similar documents for the iPhone 17 Pro (A3523) and 17 Pro Max (A3526). The 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max were launched on September 8, 2025, while the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max were released on September 9, 2026. All models received an energy efficiency class of A. The nominal battery capacities are 3,988 mAh for the 17 Pro, 4,823 mAh for the 17 Pro Max, 4,056 mAh for the 18 Pro, and 5,391 mAh for the 18 Pro Max. The battery endurance per cycle (EU protocol) is 47 hours for the 17 Pro, 53 hours for the 17 Pro Max, 52 hours for the 18 Pro, and 62 hours for the 18 Pro Max. All models are guaranteed to last through 1,000 charge cycles before their battery capacity drops below 80% of the original. The phones can withstand 180 drops without failure (class B), and all have an IP68 rating, meaning they are dustproof and water-resistant up to 6 meters. The screen hardness is rated at 5 on the Mohs scale, the standard for smartphone glass. Apple claims its Ceramic Shield 2 is three times more scratch-resistant. The minimum charger power is 5 W, which means any USB-C adapter will work, although faster charging requires a 60 W adapter. All models guarantee at least five years of software updates, meeting the legal minimum set by the EU. The reparability class for all models is C, with the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max scoring slightly higher than the 17 Pro models. However, the user-replaceable battery is not available on any of these models, and the minimum warranty is 12 months.