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One of the factors that influences smartphone purchasing decisions the most is battery life. At present, any phone that can last an entire day is considered good (yes, we know, it's not how it used to be). But, among all Android phones, which are the best?

In the curation of this list, we have taken account of benchmark test results and our editors' real world experiences with the different devices. These excellent Android smartphones aren't listed in any particular order, and any listed here will provide you with above average battery life.

1. Huawei P20 Pro

Chinese manufacturer Huawei continues its rise to prominence even as the US market becomes increasingly difficult. The last flagship, the Huawei P20 Pro packs a 4,000 mAh battery into its slim, elegant body. Expectations for battery life were high after the Mate 10 Pro, and the newcomer didn't disappoint.

Using the smartphone intensively to call, text, email,  Facebook and Instagram, take photos, navigate with Google Maps and play some videos on YouTube, the P20 Pro managed to stay alive for about 1 day and 13 hours, with 20% battery life still available. Various tweaks and optimizations can be used to suit your habits and prolong the battery even more.

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P20 Pro: Stylish on the outside, long-lasting on the inside. / © NextPit

2. Huawei Mate 10 Pro

The Mate 10 Pro has stood the test of time, and still ranks as one of the best options for the battery. We were able to test the Mate 10 Pro extensively, and it lasted a whole weekend without needing to be plugged in.

The Mate 10 Pro's 4,000 mAh battery has lightning-fast quick charge capability. After 30 minutes the original accessory charges from 0 to 58 percent. However, wireless charging is not available and the battery cannot be easily replaced.

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The Mate 10 Pro is a flagship phablet with stamina. / © NextPit

3. Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact

This compact smartphone with a 2, 870 mAh battery is able to outlast most flagships when it comes to battery life. With its power saving modes active, the smartphone is able to last two days.

However, be warned that the energy saving options can be less helpful depending on your use. The energy savers can end up really slowing down the performance of the XZ2 Compact, and if everything is taking longer to load and run over a long session, then you battery might not be being saved so much.

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Small but long-lasting. / © NextPit

4. Sony Xperia XZ2

Keeping with tradition, the new Xperia XZ offers great battery life, although it's just a few hours less than the compact version. Although the 3180 mAh battery doesn't seem so much on paper, the phone is capable of incredibly long life thanks also to the Sony's software features for energy saving and intelligent charging via USB Type C.

The smartphone can safely provide more than 7 hours of screen time over one or even two days of use. If you're thrifty, I’m sure you can even reach 3 or 4 days of minimal use like quick calls, web queries and the occasional social media check-in.

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A brilliant battery is hidden under the elegant design. / © NextPit

5. Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)

The Galaxy A8 (2018), Samsung's renewed mid-range of the year, brings an enhanced design that evokes the fabulous S-class.

The new Galaxy A8 accommodates continues the tradition of endurance characteristic smartphones in the A series. The battery capacity is strong: the Galaxy A8 comes with a 3000 mAh battery. In everyday use, you will easily be able to use the phone for two days with some left over. If you’re a smartphone addict it will still last you a day and a half. 

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With fast charging, an hour and a half is required to fully charge the device. / © NextPit

6. Nokia 7 Plus

Nokia has a good reputation when it comes to battery life, and the new 7 Plus clocks in as a smartphone with one of the most durable batteries around right now. In everyday use, it;s easy to get two days of full use without sacrificing GPS, Wi-Fi, 4G, or power-hungry apps.

The 3800 mAh battery combined with optimized software and decent but not overwhelming technical specifications guarantees excellent battery life. Charging is via the USB Type-C port and fast charging supports 5V/3A, 9V/2A or 12V/1.5A standards.

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Basically a Pixel at a lower price?  / © NextPit

What do you think? Is there any other smartphone that deserves to be on this list? Feel free to let us know in a comment!

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  • MxL 1
    MxL May 10, 2018 Link to comment

    Its not a rocket science to develop phone with 4000mAh battery last 6-7 hours SoT, quite oposite, its a shame and waste of system optimization. You should rate the phone with average battery life per 100mAh, then it should be more accurate.


    • bojan radovanovic 12
      bojan radovanovic May 14, 2018 Link to comment

      Why would I care for that!?
      OEMs could use that info in marketing, but it's all.

      My only concern is will it last whole day, no matter what I do with it.
      So, when they say 7h of SoT, and " whole day" battery, that means it's not good enough for me.


  • Rusty H. 33
    Rusty H. May 10, 2018 Link to comment

    I've had 3 Huawei phones. Mate2,8,9 The Mate2 won me over on battery life & how stable it was, so it was a no brainer to get the 8. Sold the 8 to a coworker who needed to replace a faulty older phone, so updated to the 9. 1 day of super heavy use is super easy, moderate use can yield 2 days.

    bojan radovanovic


  • Shankar Prasad Nandi 18
    Shankar Prasad Nandi May 16, 2017 Link to comment

    From the enthusiastic comments I see that there are a lot many phones whose users can boast of great battery life. Now we need an article on the phones with the WORST battery life. So that we can avoid them.

    Rusty H.


    • Brittany McGhee 21
      Brittany McGhee May 16, 2017 Link to comment

      That's a great idea!


  • 1
    smartfonefan May 15, 2017 Link to comment

    I'm writing this from a Lenovo P2 which has a 5100mah battery. in my opinion the best there if on the market.

    GSM arena do in depths reviews of all phones and this tops the list. I'm coming from the 6P which we mediocre.

    I use satnav, Bluetooth, YouTube, messaging a lot of phonecalls, Kindle for reading and it uses about 35% per day.

    This is the best I have ever used.

    check out GSM arenas battery tests..


  • 46
    Deactivated Account May 15, 2017 Link to comment

    The only phones with the best battery life are the ones with removable batteries.

    Hans F


    • Brittany McGhee 21
      Brittany McGhee May 16, 2017 Link to comment

      I agree with your point completely.

      Deactivated Account


  • Dee Dee Say 2
    Dee Dee Say Feb 12, 2017 Link to comment

    I would also say that the lg stylo 2/ 2 plus has a pretty great battery life in comparison, also along with the screen size

    Adina Hirschmann


    • 2
      Adina Hirschmann Feb 24, 2017 Link to comment

      From the Stylo 2 on, the double-size battery is also user-replaceable---a nice feature. So, you could have a spare battery charging externally while the phone is in use. I think it's the same one as in the V-10.


  • dawabz94 2
    dawabz94 Aug 24, 2016 Link to comment

    Where is the mate 8 ?!!
    The 1+1 does not have a goodbattery life !!
    Only checking battery capacity without actually testing does not make sense 😕

    Rusty H.


  • 2
    neeom Aug 10, 2016 Link to comment

    No Galaxy A9 Pro, Zenfone Max, Gionee Marathon M5 in list..


  • Connor R 1
    Connor R Aug 9, 2016 Link to comment

    An article on best battery life and no mention of the phones that are specifically DESIGNED for long battery life? As in, Motorola Maxx, Maxx HD and now Maxx 2 which boasts a 48 hour battery. Sure, real world test would be less, but none of these would last 48 hours even in standby mode. Here's a better article that doesn't even consider phones that are under 4000mAh: webcusp.com/smartphone-with-a-heavy-battery-between-4000-to-7000-mah/


    • 1
      Dylan Bos Nov 20, 2017 Link to comment

      I know this comment is a year old but damn you sound dumb. "none of these would last 48 hours even in standby mode". My moto z play with battery mod lasts 4 days easily with moderate to heavy use


  • 2
    DARK Vader Jul 31, 2016 Link to comment

    The S7 note has a chance to throw a 4000 mah battery in it


    And with Lg smartphone products on the brink of total failure, Lg should have a phone with at least 4000 mah. Nobody wants to be screwing around with changing batteries. Besides it interfers with the build quality. Lg take your time Im a Samsung owner but I have a few Lg products around the house that are great. Really evaluate this next phones specs and what the people are looking for. No gimmicks. please Lgg5
    total Failure.


  • Nomhle Sekga 1
    Nomhle Sekga Jul 20, 2016 Link to comment

    HUAWEI Y6 pro could last over 16 hours on screen stime!!! best battery ive ever come across


  • 3
    Míkel Rodríguez Domínguez Jul 18, 2016 Link to comment

    In the past I had an Xperia Z3 and using it continuously I was unable to get more than 3 hours of screen on time. I don't think it has really a good battery life.
    Now I use a Galaxy A5 2016 and on same conditions I get 8 hours of continuous usage. The Galaxy S7 edge listed here could also be a good option but not as good as A5 2016 because of its high resolution and speed, which consumes much power.


    • 2
      FlyingSquirrel Jul 23, 2016 Link to comment

      Really?! I have got over 7 hours SOT in 5.0.1, 5.1, and 6.0

      Ahmadreza Iglesias


    • Ahmadreza Iglesias 1
      Ahmadreza Iglesias Sep 23, 2016 Link to comment

      mate stop with this bulls**its !!! xperia z3 was best smartphone in battery and still is even s7 edge can't beat it !!


  • Mae Taypin 2
    Mae Taypin Jul 13, 2016 Link to comment

    So, why again is the Huawei mate 8 not on the list

    Rusty H.dawabz94


  • 2
    2015KIKI Li Jul 6, 2016 Link to comment

    why no oukitel k7000 with 7000mAh battery and oukitel k10000 with 10000mAh battery? anyone knows both?


  • Marcel 1
    Marcel Jun 21, 2016 Link to comment

    Sony Xperia Z3 compact had a fantastic batterie live. After updating to Android 6.0.1 it's only a nightmare - never ever.


  • David O 1
    David O May 29, 2016 Link to comment

    MY PHONE IS BLU Studio Energy 2 IT HAS 5000 mAh CHECK THE SPECS BRO ITS LEGIT


  • 2
    david May 8, 2016 Link to comment

    my galaxy note 5 has great battery life


  • 1
    Chuck Hamilton Apr 28, 2016 Link to comment

    LG Volt Ls-740. Definitely a budget phone (about $70) on a budget pre-paid network (boost mobile) but with normal use I can get 48 hours on a single charge and 72 hours with light usage. I took it off the charger at 6am this morning. With normal use at 4pm it still had 80% left.

    Phone is relatively easy to root as well.


  • CJ Brown 29
    CJ Brown Apr 24, 2016 Link to comment

    Xiaomi Mi 5
    Huawei Ascend Mate 7

    2 nice Android Smartphones / Phablets :-)


  • Tech Guide Tipster Guru 2
    Tech Guide Tipster Guru Apr 23, 2016 Link to comment

    This guy should not be reviewing phones or he is writing the reviews without actually testing the device. How could anyone suggest OnePlus with battery life? If you luck out and get a phone with a good battery you have very short phone life even with the utmost tweaks. The fact he mentioned OnePlus and their poor customer service that takes months and costs money even under warranty shows he knows nothing of what he writes. OnePlus never even sent back my phone and I had to buy another for a review. I wonder if the author wants to buy it? He has the best battery life ratings measured simply by capacity and that is it. He must have almost missed a deadline. Lame.

    dawabz94


    • Shriram Tkl 1
      Shriram Tkl Apr 27, 2016 Link to comment

      Yes, I agree on this. I was using one plus mobile for quite some time.. Not only its get heated up but gives very poor battery back up. It can give utmost 6 hours of battery life.


    • Bogdan Florin 1
      Bogdan Florin May 11, 2016 Link to comment

      In fact he is right: OnePlus One has a great battery life. I can tell you because I own one. I also own a Note 5 and the battery life in Note 5 is not that good.


  • 1
    Mark G Apr 20, 2016 Link to comment

    I have a Ulephone Power 6050mAh, I have a sneaking suspicion i could jump start the car with it.


  • domhnall dods 4
    domhnall dods Apr 20, 2016 Link to comment

    Moto X play? Same size battery as the S7 yet no mention? Lasts me 2 days


  • 1
    jhony Apr 20, 2016 Link to comment

    Lg g flex 1 is the king ,,battery life is amazing


  • JosQi Low 2
    JosQi Low Apr 20, 2016 Link to comment

    mainly is not about the phone. is about Android.
    android 5.0 above makes the system performed lot better and background usage control.
    if you use android 6.0. you can have two days without charging it.
    (if android 5.0 can use for full day. then 6.0 is double up)

    Furtive


  • tariq 6
    tariq Apr 19, 2016 Link to comment

    My s7 edge barely makes it threw a day.. Kinda disappointed


  • Charles Mykid 8
    Charles Mykid Apr 19, 2016 Link to comment

    BLU makes phones with 4k & 5k mAh batteries, why aren't those listed?


  • 7
    Faizan Apr 19, 2016 Link to comment

    redmi 3


  • 14
    Alex Simpson Apr 17, 2016 Link to comment

    the best battaries were in nokias. it will take years for smartphones yo rech the point of nokias

    Carsten Hedegaard MøllerFurtiveRajon HossainLucas Beejou


    • Rhea Borja 2
      Rhea Borja Apr 25, 2016 Link to comment

      That is so true! I just switched over to Android from my Lumia 640 and my OnePlus 2 has a very short battery life. In contrast, I could use my Lumia all day and still have at least 60-70 percent battery life at the end of it. I'm going to look a bit further into this issue -- perhaps I can make adjustments to my Oneplus 2 (besides the ones I've already made) so I can extend battery life. If not, I'm going to TRY to return the dang thing (have heard about the bad customer service).


  • 9
    Alex W. Apr 16, 2016 Link to comment

    But the battery capacity doesn't always go with battery life as software optimalisation plays an important role.


  • 4
    Siddharth Apr 16, 2016 Link to comment

    ZenFone Max comes with 5000mah battery.

    Furtive


  • Fhadly Maulana 2
    Fhadly Maulana Apr 16, 2016 Link to comment

    How about oneplus 2? That phone haven't great battery life?

    name doesntsoundcool


    • Rhea Borja 2
      Rhea Borja Apr 25, 2016 Link to comment

      I just got the Oneplus 2 and the battery is already down to 60 percent and it's not even noon. I have barely used it today.

      George


      • George 1
        George Jun 11, 2016 Link to comment

        o


      • George 1
        George Jun 11, 2016 Link to comment

        Yeah I got the Oneplus 2. I got it for the camera. Battery life used to be my main thing. Now my Oneplus 2 has broken after I tried to install an update anyway, it just keeps saying it's starting but doesn't start.


  • ongky marindra 2
    ongky marindra Apr 16, 2016 Link to comment

    So, I guess you never heard about the oukitel K10000?? Guess how much the battery capacity? Yep. You're right a f****** 10000 mAH!

    FurtiveBenni Bennetsen


  • 2
    Nathaneous Apr 16, 2016 Link to comment

    Lenovo ZUK Z1? 4100mh?

    Furtive


    • Bob visser 14
      Bob visser Apr 16, 2016 Link to comment

      I have that one, the battery life is pretty nice but the the standby time is not that good


  • 2
    Robert Keith Apr 16, 2016 Link to comment

    Nexus 6p pretty good, lasts all day and more


  • Shadab Nabil 1
    Shadab Nabil Apr 16, 2016 Link to comment

    Where is the redmi 3..... Being neglected as an entry level phone but it has a lot of juice😊


  • 18
    Deactivated Account Apr 16, 2016 Link to comment

    New entrant in the race is the European-made Allview P8 Energy PRO, 2004's company. Reading this article on Androidpit. Every day there is someone with bigger battery.

    If software & hardware are not completely compatible then whatever battery size engaged will not last long.

    Cory Schmidt


  • 46
    Deactivated Account Apr 16, 2016 Link to comment

    You want to know what the phone with the best battery life is? That is easy, any phone with a removable battery. One runs down put in a new one full charge in less than a minute. So many people I know are always so worried about their battery life. I never worry I always have a spare or two ready to go.

    domhnall dodsGreg1100


    • Greg1100 24
      Greg1100 Apr 16, 2016 Link to comment

      Nice one Mark- spare REMOVABLE batteries- the only way to go. A gold and diamond encrusted phone will look like any phone when in a case, so bring back the featherweight strong as heck plastic back. Stick premium where the sun doesn't shine. I want usability and efficiency, not making a phone the prettiest thing on the block.

      Deactivated Account


      • 46
        Deactivated Account Apr 17, 2016 Link to comment

        You are right Greg. I will take a removable plastic back phone with the functionality it brings over metal or glass any day. I do like what LG did with the G5 and some reviewers are having a cow over it. I just don't get it. They won't be happy until every phone looks like the IPhone.


      • Greg1100 24
        Greg1100 Apr 17, 2016 Link to comment

        Crapple iphone-- not for me. Still got my old Sony Ericsson K810i- could always go back to that, lol. Worth nothing, so use it as alarm clock- at least it won't chirp out a message/email/call in the middle of the night.


    • Shankar Prasad Nandi 18
      Shankar Prasad Nandi May 16, 2017 Link to comment

      That's a sure way to keep your phone powered on always Mark, but I am not so sure whether opening the back cover repeatedly and slotting in the battery is good for the phone. Why not keep a power bank ready instead of a spare battery?


  • 1
    John Gorentz Mar 19, 2016 Link to comment

    What I need to know is how battery life compares to my 2.5 year old Droid MAXX. I'm not interested in getting a new phone if it doesn't have better battery life than my current one had when it was new.


    • Jawhar Aslan 1
      Jawhar Aslan Mar 29, 2016 Link to comment

      May i ask how your batterylifespan has changed in comparission to when your Droid Maxx was new? Is it still good? I'm thinkin of buying a used one thats why :P


      • 1
        John Gorentz Mar 29, 2016 Link to comment

        Getting a new battery is one of the main reasons I'd get a new phone after 2.5 years with this one. But it's not so terrible that I couldn't go another year or so with my current one, which I will do if there haven't been improvements in battery life since I got this one.


  • 2
    Gusti Mar 12, 2016 Link to comment

    Try to look at lenovo vibe p1 turbo and vibe p1m.
    P1 turbo comes with 5000mah
    P1m comes with 4000mah

    Francesco V.


  • Alex 2
    Alex Mar 1, 2016 Link to comment

    Innos D6000 comes with 6000mAh

    Francesco V.


    • 2
      Kingsemperor Mar 10, 2016 Link to comment

      It lags a lot.


  • Alec B. 12
    Alec B. Feb 21, 2016 Link to comment

    I hook up my battery power pack...massive 80,000mha bought from China...and its goes for weeks and I never think of charging phone ... having 2 bank is perfection also !
    I tie both together, bulky but, convenient !


    • 2
      Kingsemperor Mar 10, 2016 Link to comment

      Do you carry that power bank around ? How big is it ?


      • Benni Bennetsen 6
        Benni Bennetsen Apr 16, 2016 Link to comment

        China mha is not the same as mha in rest of world :p probatly only about rly 10.000 mha


  • 2
    Sandeep Kumar Feb 12, 2016 Link to comment

    Where is Gionee Marathon series. These are the best in battery backup.

    Francesco V.


    • Francesco V. 20
      Francesco V. Feb 27, 2016 Link to comment

      I didn't even know about the existence of these phones! Thanks for the hint.
      Btw, do you have one? How does it perform in real life? (battery life, multitasking, screen under sunlight, camera, etc.)


  • Zaeem Mirza 2
    Zaeem Mirza Feb 7, 2016 Link to comment

    Xperia Z3 Compact and Galaxy S6 active are missing!!

    Francesco V.


    • Francesco V. 20
      Francesco V. Feb 7, 2016 Link to comment

      The Samsung Galaxy S6 has a smaller battery than its predecessor – down from 2,800mAh to 2,550mAh. You have to use its Ultra Power Saving Mode, otherwise it barely stays on at 8pm.
      Apart from that, I am quite in agreement with the Sony Xperia Z3 compact: my wife had one of these little beasts for one year and a half and she used it without aggressive power saving options for 2 days in a row (now I have bought her another smartphone, but this is another story).

      Zaeem Mirza


      • Zaeem Mirza 2
        Zaeem Mirza Feb 7, 2016 Link to comment

        I am talking about the Galaxy S6 "Active", the At&T exclusive rugged variant of the S6. Do check that phone out.


      • Francesco V. 20
        Francesco V. Feb 7, 2016 Link to comment

        Ah, ok. Yep, when it was announced I was pretty excited about it, as it seemed to me like almost the definitive device. But never came to Europe... Unfortunately.


      • Zaeem Mirza 2
        Zaeem Mirza Feb 7, 2016 Link to comment

        I live in Pakistan, far away from the US, and I have one :P

        Francesco V.


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    Stephen E. Monday Jan 18, 2016 Link to comment

    Nice compilation. But most smartphone listed here can not take a battery trophy for year 2016, not even 2015. I mean there are smartphones with up to 10000mAh built battery already

    Alfonso Fernandez


    • 2
      Kingsemperor Mar 10, 2016 Link to comment

      Probably you are talking about Oukitel K10000, but that one does not have very good specifications. Eg. The Camera is awful


  • 1
    Alfonso Fernandez Jan 16, 2016 Link to comment

    I think you miss BQ, the leader in the spanish market. Some of its smartphones have more than 3000mAh and even the others have a battery life of two days at least. I recommend you to check it, so you can include it on your next post;)


    • 2
      Kingsemperor Mar 10, 2016 Link to comment

      BQ is not the leader in the spanish market. It is a spanish brand with a good range of smartphones.


  • Chuck Jones 7
    Chuck Jones Jan 11, 2016 Link to comment

    It's too bad that you included Oneplus in this article. Because you did, now I can't recommend to anyone to read it. Any phone from Oneplus is a disaster just waiting to happen. Atrocious customer service and warranty support, along with NO software support should dissuade everyone from buying from that childish run company.

    There's a reason their phones are cheap.

    Francesco V.


  • Beenthere Donethat 3
    Beenthere Donethat Jan 10, 2016 Link to comment

    I have always had iPhones and I don't use my phone much, just a few calls a day and checking weather, but I always go to bed with like 90% battery left. I have tried all the other flagship phones and under the same circumstances they are from 20 to 50% battery left. How does Apple do it when I even have it connected to Wifi all day?

    Francesco V.GrimJimCrowley


    • GrimJimCrowley 14
      GrimJimCrowley Feb 2, 2016 Link to comment

      Agreed, I have my old iPhone 4 laying around. Whenever I charge it to 100% it will sit for 4-5 days before it's drained. I think the iPhone 6 series doesn't last as long, but still. My wife has an iPhone 6 and her battery is never a problem and she's on it almost nonstop all day.

      Shankar Prasad Nandi


      • Shankar Prasad Nandi 18
        Shankar Prasad Nandi May 16, 2017 Link to comment

        Jim your commeny is sort of wanting me to ditch Android and switch to an iPhone. But when I think of entering Apple's perfumed and drugged walled garden where nothing is under my control, well no thank you.


      • Brittany McGhee 21
        Brittany McGhee May 16, 2017 Link to comment

        It just goes to show that more battery capacity doesn't always mean longer battery life.

        Some iPhones last longer than Android devices, even though they have smaller battery capacity, simply because they require less power to run.


    • Shankar Prasad Nandi 18
      Shankar Prasad Nandi May 16, 2017 Link to comment

      This again shows that it's not the battery capacity that matters ultimately. It's the OS and how much power it eats.


  • 1
    Andy Andy Jan 8, 2016 Link to comment

    how about Jeep F605 with 13.000 mAh??


    • Francesco V. 20
      Francesco V. Jan 8, 2016 Link to comment

      ah ah, quite far from a flagship, but quite interesting :-)


  • 1
    Duane Hill Jan 3, 2016 Link to comment

    Have u guys heard of tecno L5. that phone has a 5000mah battery at the lowest price you can imagine!


  • Becca Carlisle 1
    Becca Carlisle Jan 2, 2016 Link to comment

    Who in their right mind would actually spend this much money on a phone?


    • 2
      Kingsemperor Mar 10, 2016 Link to comment

      Unfortunately, many do.


  • Carmelo Rivera 20
    Carmelo Rivera Jan 1, 2016 Link to comment

    As an older phone, I get better battery life with my 'LG G2' than my 'LG G3'. They both have a 3000 mAh battery, but the G2 has a 1080p display vs a QHD for the G3. I feel safer with the G2 outside in the real world than with the G3.


    • Francesco V. 20
      Francesco V. Jan 1, 2016 Link to comment

      Hi, I really get your point of view. I actually had a LG G2 and was proud of its endurance and overall performance. Unfortunately, with the OS update, also came a worst battery life, because with Lollipop the antennae started to always be in use...
      Now I am the proud owner of a Moto X play and feel like a better LG G2 experience.


  • 10
    parayil h. Jan 1, 2016 Link to comment

    Lenovo P70 with 4000 mh battery a good phone.


  • William K. 10
    William K. Jan 1, 2016 Link to comment

    I use the M9 and I have to say I am disappointed in the battery life. I'm a moderate user at best and usually need to charge halfway through the day

    PATTERZFrancesco V.


  • Francesco V. 20
    Francesco V. Dec 12, 2015 Link to comment

    I thought the title was "Android smartphones with the best battery life" and not "Description of battery life for some of the phones that I happen to know".
    One of the best android phones for battery life is the Motorola Moto X Play (which is sold under different names in the USA), with its 3650 mAh and almost no bloatware pre-installed. And this is just an example.
    Plus, considering as 'best' what will maybe last you a day (2600 mAh!? have you read comments by real users of HTC One M8?), means that you better go to sell hot-dogs at the corner of the street.
    Useless reading, and I am furious for this Androidpit's bad turn.

    domhnall dodslotus


    • 5
      Collin Page Jan 1, 2016 Link to comment

      I was just going to say.. How in the hell is the play not on the list /facepalm

      Francesco V.


    • domhnall dods 4
      domhnall dods Apr 20, 2016 Link to comment

      Yup. My X play is much better than the Samsungs I've had in the past. And it's half the price


  • Petro Larsson 1
    Petro Larsson Dec 5, 2015 Link to comment

    My mediapad x2 last two days easily and I use it as a computer...


    • 2
      David Wine Jan 1, 2016 Link to comment

      That's because it is a budget device...


      • Francesco V. 20
        Francesco V. Jan 1, 2016 Link to comment

        And so... What?


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    Ethos Evoss Dec 3, 2015 Link to comment

    No guys .. the best battery life in the world has Huawei Mate 2


    • Irakli Karchava 1
      Irakli Karchava Dec 19, 2015 Link to comment

      homtom ht6 with it's 6250mah battery!


    • nicholas greene 1
      nicholas greene Apr 21, 2016 Link to comment

      Not sure about best in the world but it sure is awesome. Was the perfect phone for me if it had a decent camera (the camera sucks). I would get 6-7 hours SOT with it, never had to worry about charging other than overnight.


  • deepak 1
    deepak Nov 24, 2015 Link to comment

    Guys just wanna share some of the knowledge which I have had by using different phones.I normally do tones of research to buy a phone.
    And here are some performances of phones that I have used.
    I'm on about ON SCREEN TIME which includes YouTube streaming over WiFi and more of web browsing )
    IPhone 5s battery life.(below 4 hours on screen time)
    IPhone 6 battery life (4 to 4:30 hours on screen time).
    IPhone 6 plus DECENT around 5 to 6 hours on screen time)
    Galaxy note 4 DECENT with 6 hours in screen time.
    Huwaei mate 7 decent around 6 hours on screen time.
    At the moment I'm using ZUK international version with almost 7 hours on screen time sometimes 7:30 hours ) best so far.
    If u kn any phone which last longer than that plz let me kn I wud happily get it.
    But screen resolution sud be 1920x1080 minimum with snapdragon 801 minimum, screen size 5'2 inch min,


    • Francesco V. 20
      Francesco V. Dec 19, 2015 Link to comment

      On a Motorola forum I've read comments and seen screenshots of Moto X Play S.o.T.,which are damn close to your 7.5h. My own Moto X Play, even with some little tricks (nothing too nerdy) survives two entire days with ~4.5h S.o.T., or only one day with around ~6.5h S.o.T.
      It has a 5.5" screen, 1920x1080 res, but "only" a Snapdragon 615: performance wise, it works like a charm, I have it, so I know what I'm talking about, but I won't assume the same holds when playing (I don't play on my phone).


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      Frank Jan 1, 2016 Link to comment

      I get 8 hrs SOT with my Note 4 5.1.1 rooted with Greenify. Power saving mode enabled.


    • Jarrett Embry 2
      Jarrett Embry Jan 2, 2016 Link to comment

      Droid Turbo 2 lasts pretty long with a 3760 mAh battery, which successes the Droid Turbo with a 3900 mAh battery which also meets your specs and beats the newer Turbo's battery life.


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      Napster Apr 16, 2016 Link to comment

      I easily get 5h sot with my redmi note 2 running sMiui


  • wasimariflone 6
    wasimariflone Nov 15, 2015 Link to comment

    Nothing beats my z3 compact. sadly it died last night :(


  • 2
    Muhammad Tayyab Nov 14, 2015 Link to comment

    the lenovo p70, honor 4x where are they


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    martin otto Nov 14, 2015 Link to comment

    have the note 4 and now using a z3 compact ,the z3 wins i don't need to worry about charging overnight and aren't constantly closing apps to conserve, with note if it was on 50% i'd put on charge in case it died for my alarm in the morning ,z3 no probs @30% ,so don't get blinded by battery size its what the phone does with ,and yet to use battery saver on the z3 compact


    • 8
      Frank Jan 1, 2016 Link to comment

      You definitely have an app(s) running constantly in the background. I get 8 hrs SOT with my Note 4.


  • #2F0B3AJoseph Hartley 8
    #2F0B3AJoseph Hartley Nov 13, 2015 Link to comment

    I am disappointed by the lack of any Motorola handset in this list. I'm fairly sure that the Moto X Play and DROID Turbo 2/Moto X Force would easily make this list. Makes me wonder what other phones they might have completely missed.

    Francesco V.DR LAl Burke


    • Jarrett Embry 2
      Jarrett Embry Jan 2, 2016 Link to comment

      Me too! I would find it interesting if a company like Motorola took the Droid Turbo original with all of its high end specs, like the camera, sensors, amoled display, and of course the large battery, and changed it to a 1080p amoled display, and dropped a snapdragon 615 or so in it with 2gb RAM. They KINDA did that with the Maxx, but I would like to see them go all out with the specs apart from processor. That phone would probably last forever with battery life, and has the other features with it... something my grandma would be interested in!


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    Farhad Ahmad Oct 13, 2015 Link to comment

    Royal V5 by iDROID USA has a long lasting battery life. The battery runs for a day and a half and the interface of the phone is simple yet innovative.


  • Sammy Guirguis 1
    Sammy Guirguis Aug 5, 2015 Link to comment

    My Sony Xperia Z3 Compact battery lasts almost 3 full days with business use.


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    Adam Jensen Jun 10, 2015 Link to comment

    Wtf is this? I'm coming here because of my crappy LG G3 and I see it among the "best" phones for battery life?

    Shankar Prasad NandiFrancesco V.Sven JohanssonJabon.Eros


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    James Duffy May 30, 2015 Link to comment

    Elephone P5000 has a 5350 mAh battery. By far the largest I've ever seen.

    Francesco V.


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    Adrian Benito Garcia-Mochales May 13, 2015 Link to comment

    None of this phone have a battery like THL5000. I have one 10 months ago and works like a charm. It really have 5000 MaH of battery and no loose of capacity in all this time.
    With Wifi and 2G reaches 5 days. With 3G I use it about 3-4 days. I don't use it too much but a person who uses it all day can have battery for 2 complete days for sure.
    I know SnapDragon is lower consummer thank mediatek but I won't change my THL5000 for any listed here...
    The only "but" in this device is GPS that works very well but it uses a lot of battery. Maybe using it continuos with Google maps the battery in 4 hours drops to 60%. But I use it in car and always connect it ;)

    Francesco V.


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    Abinash Adhikari Apr 30, 2015 Link to comment

    Which mobile (android or windows) has highest battery life ? Please suggest....


  • 1
    Chris Brown Apr 28, 2015 Link to comment

    Lol 4800 on my phone


    • 2
      Abinash Adhikari Apr 30, 2015 Link to comment

      Which phone is this ? Which mobile has highest battery life ? Please suggest....


    • Francesco V. 20
      Francesco V. Dec 19, 2015 Link to comment

      4800 what? Carrots? Cats? Viruses? Which translates in how many hours of battery life in average usage?....

      Shankar Prasad Nandi


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    mitch koistinen Apr 20, 2015 Link to comment

    Hah! Lg G3 battery life is terrible. Using Google maps will drain it from 100 to dead in 4 hours even after a factory reset. I woke up one hour ago, unplugged my fully charged phone, got in the car, checked my email, looked at maybe 10 Webb pages, and it's at 90%. Need a new phone!

    Francesco V.Jabon.Eros


    • Jarrett Embry 2
      Jarrett Embry Jan 2, 2016 Link to comment

      Omg, that's getting into "as bad as an iPhone" territory


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    Gerald tari Apr 20, 2015 Link to comment

    I just came from an LG G3 and "downgraded" to a xiaomi redmi note 4G and I have to say, even when new, the LG didn't hold a candle to this thing in battery life


  • 1
    Marquis Bryant Apr 19, 2015 Link to comment

    zte zmax 3400mAh battery


  • 4
    mangesh Apr 19, 2015 Link to comment

    another article in android pit which clearly underestimated Motorola ....moto turbo has a whooping 3900mAH battery but people here are biased and don't play fair ...it doesn't matter coz moto will keep rocking your brains out

    Francesco V.


    • Francesco V. 20
      Francesco V. Dec 19, 2015 Link to comment

      I agree, some of the AndroidPit articles are completely biased and list only a narrow fraction of devices, as if all the others (flagship level!) didn't exist.
      I wonder if it's a lack of preparation of the writer of if this depends on some hidden marketing.


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    Eddy Jones Apr 19, 2015 Link to comment

    The HTC M9 has been slammed in several reviews for it's Shoddy battery life as well as the LG3 below is a quote from one review From Forbes the best & worst of the HTC M9


    "The M9’s battery life is poor. It has regressed from the M8, despite being larger. The M9’s 2840mAh battery is notably bigger than the M8’s 2600mAh power pack, yet there seems to be something rapidly draining power from the M9.

    READ: New Technology Will Triple Smartphone Battery Life

    As I said in my review:

    In one hour of constant use (browsing the web) – on low-brightness – I saw a drop in battery life from 44% to 27%. With medium use, the battery fared slightly better but drained faster than expected, particularly when 4G came into the mix. The best comparison I could make is that it lasts about as long as the LG G3, which had a power-sucking quad-HD display.”


    • Jarrett Embry 2
      Jarrett Embry Jan 2, 2016 Link to comment

      "Rapid you draining power" that would be the Snapdragon 810 for you. My Droid Turbo 2 BARELY gets me through the day, and it does have a lot of power in the CPU, but it sucks the battery. If I use any games like Real Racing 3, then it goes out fast.


  • 3
    Harry Makaveli Dec 1, 2014 Link to comment

    The Note2 deserves this

    Moni Mihailov


  • Asad Ali 6
    Asad Ali Nov 30, 2014 Link to comment

    Where is Sony Xperia Z3 Compact? very misleading article.

    Jabon.ErosMoni Mihailov


    • 2
      Nick Apr 19, 2015 Link to comment

      agreed. it got the best battery life


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    Jon Crawford Nov 29, 2014 Link to comment

    My OnePlus One. 3.5 days battery life. WiFi/Bluetooth/GPS on 100% of the time. Sony SmartWatch 3 connected 24/7. 2-3 hours Bluetooth audio every day. Screen on around 4 hours during this time. Connected to WiFi around 60% of the time.

    Ticocschuler80


    • 3
      cschuler80 Nov 30, 2014 Link to comment

      my g3 actually gets good battery life. with the pre-installed battery saver feature does o.k. but I installed a different one that so far while using my phone has added 4-5 hours to my battery life... My g3 is the "Stock" 32GB G3. only reason I have to charge again during the day is because I am Constantly in dev or code site playing around with different source codes.. if I was to put it down and leave it alone I have no doubts I have a 3 maybe 4 day battery life.. I've noticed that the screen brightness EATS UP BATTERY

      Moni Mihailov


  • Loony 17
    Loony Nov 29, 2014 Link to comment

    Wheres the G2? It has a much more powerful battery than the G3.
    Or the OnePlus One

    Carmelo RiveraJabon.ErosMoni MihailovSaem Sarguroh


    • 1
      Jabon.Eros Jun 19, 2015 Link to comment

      perhaps their selection of phones in this article is based on a cutoff release date, lol.


    • Carmelo Rivera 20
      Carmelo Rivera Nov 14, 2015 Link to comment

      I agree with you. I have the G2 and 3. The G2 is a fantastic phone with great battery life. The G3 is also a fantastic phone with poor battery life because of the QHD display.


    • 3
      Bruce Lyon Nov 15, 2015 Link to comment

      Agreed. I bought a new LG-G2 back in the summer and am blown away by the battery life. Being two generations older, the price was nice too, $179. It out performs anything current under two hundred clams and has tons of discounted accessories.


  • 1
    Shahab Nov 11, 2014 Link to comment

    I suppose that Xperia Z2 now is No1 with 3200mA and 1 week extended life battery in new Android update 4.4.4


  • 3
    Brad1971 Nov 10, 2014 Link to comment

    I don't know where the author got its information but the G3 is no where near two days unless you barely use it. It's widely known to be less then the G2 and the M8. And way behind the S5. Very misleading.

    Moni Mihailov


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    Deactivated Account Nov 9, 2014 Link to comment

    What about the z2. It has better battery than z3 and some other phones mentioned.(3200mAh)


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    Manuel Nov 8, 2014 Link to comment

    these have the best battery after note 2. The note 2 is the best


  • 3
    David Rodriguez Nov 8, 2014 Link to comment

    The Moto Maxx / Droid Turbo f*ck them all LOL


  • Sinuhe 7
    Sinuhe Nov 8, 2014 Link to comment

    sorry, but moto maxx won!

    Lucas Luzm chalmers

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