With major phone manufacturers flexing their muscles year after year – the spotlight and the attention of tech journalists are directed towards the next fantastic benchmark numbers and the number of lenses crammed in. 📷 Amidst all these fireworks, the battery isn't such a glamorous topic. Which models should you pay attention to when you need a smartphone with a good battery, and you prioritize the device's longevity above all else?
Before we get to the settlements and showering individual models with gold, it's worth clarifying the concept of a “good battery.” More specifically – what phone usage time is sufficient overall. Because on one hand, we have the dying breed of consumers for whom a smartphone is just a tool for calling, texting, and occasional email checking. 🦕 On the next level of evolution, we have social media animals, video recording, photo editing, and content consumption from streaming services. And at the very end stands the nightmare of every lithium-ion brick, namely all the above activities combined with portable gaming. 👾 As you can easily deduce – finding a smartphone with a good enough battery is a challenge for this last group.
In this case, size also matters, because the most capacious cells are the largest ones. However, their “availability” shouldn't be a problem, considering the trend towards ever-larger flagship dimensions. 🐘 The final concept of “good battery life” is also influenced by how applications are handled, background data refresh, or enabled location services. And finally, by your own phone charging habits.
After this introduction, which surely drained at least 2% of your battery – we can get to the specifics!
1. Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
We're starting high, though not at the very top anymore (considering the debut of the S21 series). If you want to combine very good performance, a camera, and an equally capacious battery – you've come to the right place (assuming you're willing to dig deep into your pockets). 5000 mAh will provide many hours of use on a single charge. ⌛ Battery life can be shortened by the screen refresh rate (120Hz), although it's optional. However, in the set, you'll find a 25-watt charger, thanks to which you'll get back to the desired 100% level faster.
Available from: 4367 PLN (https://www.ceneo.pl/91074696)
Official manufacturer website: https://www.samsung.com/en/smartphones/galaxy-s20/
2. Oppo A9 2020
In this case, you also have a battery with a capacity of 5000 mAh at your disposal, but without major home budget disruptions (and thus without excessive performance madness). If the exemplary price-to-quality ratio gives you goosebumps, this model will guarantee it for you. 😏 The smartphone also boasts an octa-core processor, 128 GB of memory (expandable), and NFC payments.
Available from: 798 PLN (https://www.ceneo.pl/86784145)
Official manufacturer website: https://www.oppo.com/en/smartphone-a9-2020/
3. iPhone 11 / iPhone 11 Pro Max
Turning our attention to the products of the Cupertino giant – similarly to Samsung, we are of course aware that a new series has been released ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
However, focusing only on the battery itself – we can talk about a comparable level between the 11 and 12 series. Both models have batteries with smaller capacities than the ones mentioned above, but with very well-optimized software – two days of productivity on a single charge cycle is achievable (naturally easier to achieve with the 11 Pro Max model). The differences between the models are perfectly illustrated on the official manufacturer's website.
Available from: 2979 PLN / 4695 PLN
Official manufacturer website: https://www.apple.com/en/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-11
4. Asus ZenFone 7
We return to Android again with a solid battery capacity of 5000 mAh. The phone attracts attention with its rotating cameras, high refresh rate, and great performance. Add fast charging to this. ⚡ After Android flagships and a slightly lower price point – this model seems like the ideal "middle ground."
Available from: 2519 PLN (https://www.ceneo.pl/96733447)
Official manufacturer website: https://www.asus.com/en/Mobile/Phones/All-series/ZenFone-7/
5. LG V60 ThinQ 5G
The last Android offer invariably includes a solid 5000 mAh on board. 🤵 To the inseparable set of high performance, add generous internal storage, 8K recording, very fast charging, and the 5G standard.
Available from: 3659 PLN (Ceneo unfortunately refers to only one store)
Official manufacturer website: https://www.lg.com/en/wszystkie-smartfony/lg-lmv600ea
Would you add any other model to this list? Or perhaps a good power bank always at hand or smart ways to limit energy consumption are more important than a smartphone with a good battery? 👩🔬 Besides, a functional phone is only half the success. You also need functional internet. See what 20 GB for PLN 25 from Mobile Vikings will get you!
