Apple Watch Ultra 2 Gets Longer Battery Life Than Original - But Testing Methods May Be Different

Apple Watch Ultra 2 advertised with 72-hour battery life in Low Power mode, up from 60 hours for original Ultra.
Fine print reveals testing parameters were different between Ultra 2 and original Ultra in Low Power mode.
Ultra 2 tested with fewer GPS/heart rate readings, app usage, talk time, etc. vs original Ultra.
Unclear if original Ultra would also get 72 hours battery with new testing parameters.
Apple has not yet commented on the different testing parameters between Ultra 2 and original Ultra.

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