Autonomy – one of the determining factors when choosing a smartphone. Fortunately, most modern devices are easy to keep from morning to night – but if you're looking for something more, experts at Tom's Guide have compiled a ranking of smartphones with the best battery life in 2024.
Experts tested various Android and iOS devices to find the models that last the longest without recharging with continuous active use . Test conditions included setting the display brightness to 150 nits and the frame rate to “auto''; (if such an option is available) and permanent connection to 5G.
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According to according to their rating, ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro can work the longest without recharging – 18 hours and 48 minutes. Moreover, it takes 50 minutes to fully charge the phone. A 65 W charger is included.
In second place was the sub-flagship OnePlus 12R, which lasted 18 hours and 42 minutes. Fast charging of 80 W will fill the battery to 100% in half an hour.
The new iPhone 16 Pro Max rounds out the top three. It turned off after 18 hours and 6 minutes. Asus Zenfone 11 and OnePlus 12 discharged a little earlier.
In general, the phones with the highest battery life include both $1,000 flagships and inexpensive Android devices, such as the Moto G Stylus 5G or Nothing Phone (2a). But all of them have in common that they are able to "stretch" 14 hours of continuous active use.