Android Phones with the Best Battery Life September 2017
In ourĀ Android Phone Guide, we rank theĀ best Android phones for most people.Ā We recognize that those phones, while good forĀ mostĀ people, are not the best forĀ allĀ people. As a companion to the Best Android Phones, weāve rounded up theĀ Android Phones with the Best Battery Life. If you need a big battery to get through the day, these are the phones for you.
Note: These phones have been ranked by battery capacity, but that is not the only factor we considered for being included in the list.
TheĀ Huawei Mate 9Ā is huge, both in physical size and battery capacity. It has a gigantic 6-inch 1080p display to go along with the 4000 mAh battery. The display is super bright and gorgeous, and the battery life is exceptional. Huawei also includes a fingerprint scanner on the back sitting beneath a dual Leica setup, plus it comes with Android Nougat.
Battery:Ā 4000 mAh
Key Features:
- Big, beautiful display
- Solid metal construction
- Decent camera
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The Zenfone 3 Max has one of the biggest batteries available in a smartphone. All that battery makes for a hefty device, but itās surprisingly thin. Just think of it like a permanent battery case. The Zenfone 3 Max also has a 16MP camera with laser focus, 720p display, 3Gb of RAM, and the Snapdragon 430 processor.
Battery:Ā 4100 mAh
Key Features:
- Ridiculously large battery
- Good camera
- Surprisingly thin design
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TheĀ Samsung Galaxy S7 EdgeĀ takes the solid foundation built by the standard Galaxy S7 and improves upon it in a few important ways. Battery life is the main improvement. If you want the Galaxy S7, you should absolutely spend the extra money on the Edge model. Youāll thank yourself when you enjoy the all-day battery life.
Battery:Ā 3600 mAh
Key Features:
- Fast performance
- Great camera
- Top-notchĀ build quality
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The Moto Z Forceās 3,600mAh battery combined with top notch battery optimization means the device lasts long enough to keep you connected throughout a busy day. The device also has all the makings of a flagship, including an insane 21-megapixel camera, Snapdragon 820 chipset, and more. Those improvements over the Moto Zās 2,600mAh battery pack makes it worth considering.
Battery:Ā 3600mAh
Key Features:
- Moto Mods
- Great camera
- Fast Performance
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BlackBerryās KEYone doesnāt have a whole lot of bells and whistles, but perhaps thatās to its benefit. Its 3,505 mAh pack combines with the power-sipping (and amazingly efficient) Snapdragon 625 chipset to provide battery life that should get any busy person through a day or two. Add that iconic BlackBerry keyboard and this is a BlackBerry fanaticās dream come true.
Battery:Ā 3505mAh
Key Features:
- BlackBerry Keyboard
- Sleek Design
- Tight BlackBerry Security
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Samsung took a hit on the chin with their 2016 smartphones in regards to battery life, but theyāve once again found a way to fit big batteries in a pocktable form factor. TheĀ Samsung Galaxy S8Ā Plus is sporting a roomy 3,500mAh battery that help you achieve a full day of battery life with above moderate usage. Combine that with all the other great qualities ā including a gorgeous Infinity Display ā and you can feel comfortable with this one.
Battery:Ā 3500mAh
Key Features:
- Infinity Display
- Great Design
- Well-rounded Featureset
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TheĀ PixelĀ XL has plenty of room inside its 3,450mAh battery pack to make it onto this list, and with the optimizations Google has made to Android ā both in general and in their Pixel-specific tweaks ā itās one of the most impressive devices on the market in terms of longevity. Add even more quality traits in allmost every other area and this is once to consider if you need an all day beast.
Battery:Ā 3,450mAh
Key Features
- Great battery life
- Pure Android and Google
- Great Camera
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The Nexus 6P is Huaweiās first attempt at a Nexus device, and they knocked it out of the park. This is the first time a Nexus can truly claim the title of best Android phone. It has an excellent camera, beautiful, big display, and a charming design. If you donāt mind big phones, this is the one to get.
Battery:Ā 3450 mAh
Key Features:
- Great camera
- Insanely fast performance
- Beautiful display
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The battery in LGās latest phone benefits from improved engineering prowess. LG was able to fit a bigger battery in it than its predecessors despite having a similar overall profile. That, combined with a beautiful display, solid hardware, and efficient software make it a long-lasting contender.
Battery:Ā 3,300 mAh
Key Features:
- Unique display ratio
- Great camera
- No gimmicks
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The V20 sports a roomy battery pack to make sure it lasts all day. It also employs neat tricks like the use of always-on display and a secondary ticker display to keep you from having to turn your phone on every time a notification comes in, something that surprisedly does wonders for battery life.
Battery:Ā 3200 mAh
Key Features:
- Great dual camera
- Sharp display
- Innovative features
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HONORABLE MENTION
There are plenty ofĀ Android phones that offer great battery life. We only have so much room in our list, but there are a few extra devices you should consider. Here are five phones that just missed the top ten.
- Lenovo P70ā 4000 mAh
- Samsung Galaxy S6 Activeā 3500 mAh
- BLU Pure XLā 3500 mAh
- Samsung Galaxy Note 5ā 3220 mAh
- Nexus 6ā 3220 mAh
- Asus Zenfone 2ā 3000 mAh
- LG V10ā 3000 mAh
- OnePlus 3ā 3000 mAh