I wrote up PC World Test Center's iPhone 3G battery test results late Sunday afternoon, and since then have noted a number of reader comments complaining (a) that I failed to include any 3G BlackBerry models and (b) that the chart was misleading since I cropped it to start at 3 hours (even though it was clearly labeled).
Well, never let it be said that I don't pay attention to these comments. I went back in the database, and sure enough, found test results for some EvDO BlackBerry models--all of which had outperformed the iPhone by either a little or a lot. I've revised my story and chart to reflect the additional information (I also changed the scale of the chart to address the other complaint), and I apologize to readers (and Research in Motion) for my oversight.
It was, however, an oversight (relating primarily to database issues), and not (as some readers suggested) an intentional decision reflecting a pro-iPhone, anti-BlackBerry bias. While I did buy a 3G iPhone, I greatly admire the craftsmanship and technology that goes into all of RIM's handsets.
I will point out that the true iPhone vs. BlackBerry faceoff will have to wait until we run our tests on the BlackBerry Bold, which will be the first BlackBerry that runs on AT&T's 3G network. (I had considered waiting for the Bold to compare it to the iPhone 3G before buying, but I needed a new phone.) In the meantime, I hope the additional information in the updated story is helpful.
