Record performance, super strong battery

The iOS 26.2 RC update brings record Geekbench performance along with impressive battery life and completely fixes the lag issue.

Apple officially released iOS 26.2 RC (Release Candidate) version, this is considered the final test version with almost the same stability as the upcoming official version.

With a capacity of about 8.32GB (depending on the model and old version), this update brings big surprises in terms of performance and bug fixes.

Let’s analyze with Minh Tuan Mobile whether this is the most valuable upgrade at the moment or not.

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Completely put an end to the annoying lag phenomenon

The biggest good news for those who are “suffering” with iOS 26.1 is that the smoothness has returned. On the previous version, users often encountered very annoying lag when swiping from the Widget screen back to the main screen. However, iOS 26.2 RC has completely fixed this problem.

Practical experience shows that swipe and touch operations and application switching now take place smoothly and respond instantly. Whether you are using old or new models, the “smooth as butter” feeling is easily noticeable immediately after updating, bringing absolute satisfaction to users.

Geekbench performance scores break all records

Not only the feeling of use, the power of iOS 26.2 RC is also proven through talking numbers on Geekbench software. Test results show an unprecedented burst of processing performance on previous Beta versions.

Specifically, the single-core score reached a record of 3,503 points and the multi-core score reached a record of 8,942 points. These numbers are well above average and are the best scores ever recorded on this device.

Besides, the GPU Metal score of 27,852 also confirms impressive graphics processing capabilities. If you are someone who focuses on gaming performance or heavy tasks, iOS 26.2 RC will definitely not disappoint you.

Impressive battery life through practical tests

Regarding the battery issue, which is a constant worry of iPhone users, iOS 26.2 RC has shown very good power optimization capabilities. Through hands-on experience over a few days with mixed tasks like surfing TikTok, WhatsApp messaging, and web browsing, the battery graph showed amazing stability.

On the first day, with 77% battery consumption, the device achieved about 8 hours and 30 minutes of On-screen time.

This is a very positive result, showing that Apple has found a balanced formula between high performance and power saving on this version.

New features enhance the visual experience and convenience

Besides performance, iOS 26.2 RC also brings a series of interesting changes in interface and features. Most prominent is the ability to customize the “Liquid Glass” effect for the clock on the lock screen and the Mirror application interface, bringing a modern and unique beauty.

In addition, the Reminders app has added an “Urgent” option, which allows you to activate an alarm so you don’t miss important work. The AirDrop feature has also been upgraded with the ability to manage unshared contacts and generate one-time codes, enhancing security and convenience.

It’s time to update now

In summary, iOS 26.2 RC is a comprehensive update, solving the lag problem, delivering record performance and excellent battery life. If you are on Beta or iOS 26.1, don’t hesitate to upgrade immediately to enjoy these improvements.

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