I have repeatedly encountered a situation when the phone was discharged exactly at the moment when it was needed most. It's like the law of meanness, right? Therefore, for me, battery life is one of the key characteristics of a phone.
And while most flagships boast about their cameras, processors, or screens, only a few devices can last more than a day on a single charge without recharging.
To make your choice easier, SPEKA has collected all the most relevant smartphones with the best battery life. Of course, they differ in price, screen size and software features, but they have one thing in common – a long battery life. The data was taken from expert publications ZDNET and Tom's Guide.
1. Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro: the best in terms of battery life overall and among gaming phones
- Battery life: 20 h 34 min (according to Tom’s Guide)
- Battery: 5800 mAh
- Chip: Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Fast charging: 65 W, ~74% in 30 min
If you still thought that gaming smartphones — it's just a bunch of lights and an aggressive design, Asus breaks this stereotype with battery life. This giant battery provides the phone with more than 20 hours of active surfing! So from morning to late evening you can not worry that you will «sit down» at an unfortunate moment, and therefore enjoy all the features of this beast to the fullest.
It is aimed at gamers: a screen with a refresh rate of 165 Hz, a powerful processor, an active cooling system. However, if desired, it can also be considered as an everyday phone. The main thing is to take into account the rather significant weight and dimensions.
2. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max: the best balanced phone in terms of battery life
- Battery life: 17 hours 17 minutes (according to Tom’s Guide), more than a day, sometimes two in normal use
- Screen diagonal: 6.9″
- Processor: Apple A18 Pro
- Fast charging: up to 50% in 30-35 minutes (MagSafe or wired)
iPhone 16 Pro Max & mdash; it is, without a doubt, not only the top iPhone of 2024, but also smartphone in general: a huge screen, an improved set of cameras, an updated processor and, most importantly, good energy efficiency, and therefore less charge loss. In most everyday scenarios (social networks, streaming, moderate gaming) you can easily last more than a day.
It's great that Apple finally accelerated wireless charging MagSafe: in half an hour you can get up to 50% without extra cables. Of course, not without marketing gimmicks, as happens every year, but this smartphone really competes well in the market and has great features.
Other smartphones in the iPhone 16 series are not much inferior in terms of autonomy, in particular, if you want excellent autonomy from «apple» devices, but do not plan to spend more than a thousand dollars, pay attention to the iPhone 16 Plus. It inherited many features from the Pro line (Action Button, Camera Control, Dynamic Island), but remained on the screen with a frequency of 60 Hz.
3. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: the best Android flagship in terms of autonomy and a great alternative to the iPhone
- Battery life: 16 hours 45 minutes (according to Tom’s Guide), a solid day
- Battery capacity: 5000 mAh
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Fast charging: 45 W (71% in 30 min), wireless support
If you are looking for the best Android smartphone 2024 in terms of battery life, the S24 Ultra is the obvious choice. Its 5000 mAh easily handles a day's workload, and the proprietary One UI shell offers convenient tools for saving energy.
Of course, this device also offers other modern features, such as built-in AI (for example, transcription and direct translation of phone calls), branded S Pen stylus, unique Gorilla Glass Armor technology (super strong glass without glare) and powerful processor. By the way, Samsung promises about seven years of updates, so the device will last a long time.
4. OnePlus 12R: the best autonomy for UAH 20,999 ($500)
- Battery life: 18 h 8 min (according to Tom’s Guide)
- Battery: 5500 mAh
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Charging: 80 W (in some versions even 100 W)
In general, the middle segment of devices is the most interesting, it provides many flagship chips and a feeling of premiumness, however, it often keeps the charge better and is optimal for the price.
OnePlus 12R can be considered a simplified version of OnePlus 12, but with excellent performance and battery. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip effectively distributes the load, and 5500 mAh provide excellent autonomy.
If the battery suddenly runs low, super-fast charging will come to the rescue. 80 W fills the phone to 100% in about 30 minutes. In fact, while you drink coffee, the smartphone is already ready for new challenges.
5. Moto G54 Power 5G (2024): the best choice for 8999 UAH ($200)
- Battery life: up to two days with moderate use
- Battery capacity: 6000 mAh
- Charging: 30 W
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7020
The Moto G series has always been famous for its large batteries. The Moto G54 Power 5G (2024) model, priced at around $200, offers up to two days of battery life (with average use).
Of course, this device cannot boast of excellent performance, a high-quality display, or even updates, but if you like to travel and do not want to be left without communication, it can be a great assistant in this. The phone is perfect for all basic needs: social networks, calls, YouTube, correspondence.
6. Motorola Razr 50 Ultra (2024): an unexpectedly durable folding smartphone
- Battery life: 14 hours 36 minutes
- Battery capacity: 4000 mAh
- Charging: 45 W (wired) and 15 W (wireless)
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
In «clamshells» usually a smaller battery, because you have to « squeeze» the screen inside the structure. But the new Razr 50 Ultra has received optimizations that allow you to work confidently all day, and it is truly surprising. So if you are looking for a smartphone in this form factor, but are worried that it will not last a day on a single charge, Motorola proves the opposite.
Compared to its predecessor, Razr 50 Ultra retains the same stylish appearance that made Razr one of the most attractive foldable phones in the world, while adding a larger external screen, significantly longer battery life, faster charging and better camera performance.