Most smartphones these days have good battery life, which means they can last at least a full day on a single charge. It’s a common expectation among customers when shopping for a new phone, particularly with some of the more recent flagship phones. Smartphone technology has also advanced to the point where crucial components like as the processor consume little power, allowing manufacturers to squeeze out greater performance while maintaining or improving battery life without expanding battery capacity. This ensures that phones remain thin and efficient.
However, some phones have better battery life than others. They can benefit individuals who are concerned about their batteries and do not want to deal with a charger during the day. This list includes some of the top Android phones, as well as iPhones, with prices, functionality, and features, vary, but rest assured that none of them disappoint in terms of battery life.
BEST BATTERY LIFE PHONES 2024
ONEPLUS 12
Even as all-day battery life becomes more prevalent in flagships, the OnePlus 12 stands out due to its ultra-fast charging speeds. Not only can you make it to bedtime without charging the 5,400mAh battery, but once you’re ready to plug in, the phone charges quickly owing to the integrated 80W charger. The phone also supports up to 100W cable charging with the right adapter and 50W wireless charging with the right pad.
Aside from battery life, the OnePlus 12 is a superb high-end Android alternative, powered by the fast Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC running Android 14. It comes with either 256GB or 512GB of fast UFS 4.0 storage, as well as 12GB or 16GB of RAM. It sports a huge 6.82-inch 120Hz AMOLED display with lots of brightness to view outside in the sun. OnePlus has also promised four major Android updates and five years of security patches, ensuring that the phone will be supported for as long as you wish to use it.
The camera system produces excellent photos without overprocessing. The main camera features a 50MP main sensor, a 48MP ultrawide camera, and a 64MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. USB-C 3.2 speeds are also supported, so if you take some 4K video, it won’t take long to download to a PC. When it comes to carriers, this phone is compatible with AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon networks, and it supports 5G, so you can use it with almost any provider.
Pros
- Large, mega-bright curved screen
- Consistently solid camera performance
- OxygenOS is a visual treat
Cons
- No AI features
- Performance is slower than similarly specced phones
- IP65 resistance falls short for the price
SAMSUNG GALAXY S24+
While the design of Samsung’s flagship phones has shifted toward safety and iteration, they still have lovely materials, solid build quality, and some of the greatest technology available. The Galaxy S24+, powered by the powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and 12GB of RAM, is one of the quickest phones available. You have the option of 256GB or 512GB of high-speed UFS4.0 storage with USB-C 3.2 for quick transfers. The S24+ looks similar to the S23+, but it features a slightly larger and brighter display, a larger battery, and a quicker SoC.
This phone features a rather huge 4900mAh battery that supports 45W cable charging and 15W wireless charging. A full charge in the morning should easily last until dusk, and if you have plans for the evening, quick charging can keep you charged while you prepare to leave. Samsung boasts that this phone can achieve 65% charge in half an hour, and our review experience supports those claims. Even if you take a lot of images with the 50MP main camera, you should have enough battery life.
Samsung also promises that this phone will receive seven years of Android upgrades, which is one of the greatest support policies for any Android device. With support for the latest 5G network bands on the three major networks, including mmWave, you’ll be able to use this phone for years without it becoming obsolete.
Pros
- Big, bright, outdoor-friendly QHD+ display
- Same Galaxy AI features as the S24 Ultra
- Class-leading battery life
Cons
- Cameras remain unchanged
- Design feels distinctly less premium than the Ultra
ASUS ZENFONE 10
One of our major complaints about the Zenfone 11 is the off-center pinhole camera and variable bezel widths, which are a little annoying to look at. Overall, Asus’ small wonder is a great smartphone, outperforming the Galaxy S23 in our head-to-head comparison. With so few comparably sized options available today, those of us with little hands should take note of its strength and convenience.
One reason for the offset pinhole camera is that Asus intended for you to play games on this useful handheld, which it is capable of doing. For that matter, we are completely satisfied with its $700 MSRP, especially given its powerful hardware. And, while we’re sometimes skeptical of lesser-known manufacturers and whether their software is ready for prime time, Asus does a fantastic job of providing a simplified interface with the flexibility to customize it to closely resemble pure Android.
But we’re all about battery life right now, and the Zenfone gets off to a good start simply because it’s compact. A smaller display retains the same level of clarity despite having fewer pixels, an advantage aided by the efficient Qualcomm SoC. We had no issues with all-day use, even with the several battery-saving functions switched off — after all, we bought for all of that powerful hardware, so we’d rather utilize it to its maximum capacity. Quick charging is limited to 30W, although it does support 15W wireless charging, and the 4,300mAh battery recharges quickly.
Pros
- Top-end performance
- All-day battery life
- Six-axis gimbal stabilisation steadies photo and video capture
- Pocketable design
Cons
- Too small for many uses
- Price is too high
- Relatively slow 30W charging
- Same main camera sensor as Zenfone 9
NOTHING PHONE 2
The Nothing Phone 1 was excellent, but it had some figurative rough edges that needed to be smoothed out. The second-generation upgrade addresses those criticisms (basically), providing a no-frills Android experience powered by excellent hardware and brightened by a reasonably priced option.
The OLED reaches an astounding 1,600 nits, the software experience is fast, and few phones look as good without a case as this one. We’re not shocked by the clean Android implementation because Nothing makes a strong argument in its marketing; it doesn’t push customers with features (or adverts) they don’t want. And its most notable divergence from stock Android, the Glyph interface, is simple to disable if you don’t want to use its extra features.
During our hands-on testing, we discovered that it was practically hard to completely deplete the battery over 24 hours. That’s an impressive performance for something that performs like a flagship while costing less and looking neater. If you don’t use it frequently, it can last for about 48 hours between charges. When it does need to be recharged, it can go from 0% to 100% in just an hour, taking full advantage of the 45W charging – however, you’ll need a good PPS charger to get the most out of its circuitry.
Pros
- Unique design stands out
- Nothing’s monochrome interface works
- High-end 6.7-inch OLED display
- Capable dual 50MP cameras
Cons
- Camera isn’t great in low-light conditions
- No charger in the box
- Much more expensive than Nothing Phone (1)
APPLE IPHONE 15 PRO MAX
We won’t go out of our way to persuade you to convert to iOS, but Apple is certainly working hard. Its most recent large-format phone achieves a lot of things well, like running the company’s industry-leading A17 Pro SoC and presenting colorful, clear on-screen pictures that few Android devices can match. While some Android users dislike the operating system, it is highly competent and easy to use daily.
We’re particularly impressed with the 15 Pro Max’s camera arrangement. Apple has always done an excellent job with photo and video processing, but the previous few generations have upped their game. The inclusion of pro-quality LOG color and ProRes video compatibility, which can result in true studio-quality video in the proper hands, is one indication that Apple takes image processing seriously. This phone boasts in-body image stabilization and a 5× telephoto zoom, making it ideal for recording photos and videos.
Despite the enormous number of pixels it must power, this gigantic device handled seven hours of screen time with ease. This does not surprise us, as Apple normally equips its phones with good batteries and excels at optimizing software to reduce battery consumption. Although we’re disappointed by a max charging rate of 27W for a $1,200+ smartphone, you won’t have to worry about topping off the battery throughout the day.
Pros
- Gorgeous albeit subtle redesign
- Excellent photography
- Fantastic performance & gaming
Cons
- Pricier baseline (but more storage)
- If you want big zoom capabilities, look elsewhere
- Charging should be faster