Best Phones for Battery Life
Phones ranked by their battery editorial rating. Manufacturer runtime claims use specific test conditions and are not measured everyday endurance.
Ranked by the weighted Specdex score — editorial judgments on a 0–100 scale. Independent benchmark references are identified separately on product profiles.
- #1OnePlus
OnePlus 13
SD8 Elite · 6.82″ LTPO · 6000 mAh
OnePlus's 2025 flagship — Snapdragon 8 Elite, 6.82″ LTPO at 4,500 nit peak, 6,000 mAh silicon-carbon battery, 100 W wired + 50 W wireless. IP68/IP69, launched January 7, 2025.
- #2Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Max
A19 Pro · 6.9″ OLED · IP68
Apple's September 2025 flagship — A19 Pro chip, 6.9″ OLED at 2868×1320, IP68, and up to 39 hours of video playback per Apple's spec page.
- #3Google
Pixel 10 Pro XL
Tensor G5 · 6.8″ LTPO · 5200 mAh
Google’s Pixel 10 Pro XL uses Tensor G5 and supports Qi2 charging. Charging percentages are Google’s conditional claims; adapter wattage is not measured phone input power.
- #4Google
Google Pixel 10
Tensor G5 · First base Pixel with 5× tele
The first base-tier Pixel to ship with a dedicated telephoto — 6.3″ FHD+ OLED, Tensor G5, 4970 mAh, 29 W wired + 15 W Qi2 wireless. Released August 28, 2025 at $799 with 7-year update commitment.
- #5Samsung
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Snapdragon 8 Elite · 6.9″ · 200 MP
Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra pairs a 6.9″ 120Hz QHD+ display with the Snapdragon 8 Elite and a 200 MP main sensor. The most productivity-focused Android with S-Pen and seven years of OS updates.
- #6Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S25+
SD8 Elite · 6.7″ QHD+ · 45 W charging
The larger Galaxy S25 sibling — 6.7″ QHD+ LTPO AMOLED, Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, 4900 mAh with 45 W wired + 15 W Qi2 wireless. February 7, 2025 at $999.
- #7Apple
iPhone 17 Pro
A19 Pro · 6.3″ OLED · IP68
Apple's compact 2025 Pro — A19 Pro chip, 6.3″ OLED at 2622×1206, IP68, and up to 33 hours of video playback per Apple's spec page.
- #8Apple
iPhone 16 Pro Max
A18 Pro · 6.9″ LTPO · Titanium
Apple’s 2024 iPhone 16 Pro Max: A18 Pro, a titanium design and a 5× telephoto camera. The linked US specification lists supported configurations and test conditions.
- #9Google
Google Pixel 10 Pro
Tensor G5 · 6.3″ LTPO · 4870 mAh
Google’s Google Pixel 10 Pro uses Tensor G5 and supports Qi2 charging. Charging percentages are Google’s conditional claims; adapter wattage is not measured phone input power.
- #10Apple
iPhone 17
A19 · 6.3″ OLED · ProMotion 120 Hz
The non-Pro iPhone with ProMotion 120 Hz and the A19 chip — 6.3″ OLED at 2622×1206, IP68, and up to 30 hours of video playback per Apple's spec page.
- #11Apple
iPhone 16 Pro
A18 Pro · 6.3″ LTPO · Titanium
Apple’s 2024 iPhone 16 Pro: A18 Pro, a titanium design and a 5× telephoto camera. The linked US specification lists supported configurations and test conditions.
- #12Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S25
SD8 Elite for Galaxy · 6.2″ · 4000 mAh
The compact Galaxy flagship — 6.2″ LTPO AMOLED at 120 Hz, Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, 4000 mAh with 25 W charging. February 7, 2025 at $799 with seven years of OS upgrades.
- #13Apple
iPhone Air
A19 Pro · 6.5″ OLED · 5.64 mm thin
Apple's 5.64 mm slim flagship — A19 Pro chip, 6.5″ OLED at 2736×1260, IP68, and up to 27 hours of video playback per Apple.
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Frequently asked
What is the best smartphone right now? +
OnePlus 13 leads our Best Phones for Battery Life list. OnePlus's 2025 flagship — Snapdragon 8 Elite, 6.82″ LTPO at 4,500 nit peak, 6,000 mAh silicon-carbon battery, 100 W wired + 50 W wireless. IP68/IP69, launched January 7, 2025.
How does Specdex rank products? +
Specdex does not run benchmarks in-house. Rankings reflect editorial judgement based on manufacturer-published specs and public reviewer consensus. See the methodology page for sources and how the verdicts are formed.
How often is this list updated? +
The list reflects the current published catalog and available editorial ratings. Source and product updates are reviewed before publication; retailer prices can change independently.