Smartphones with the Longest Battery Life
There's long-lasting phones, and then there's the ZenFone 3 Zoom. The latest phone from Asus may boast dual rear cameras with an optical zoom, but the phone's true standout feature is its long-lasting battery life. Put simply, the ZenFone 3 Zoom is the longest-lasting smartphone we've ever tested.
ZenFone 3 Zoom: 16:46
ZenFone 4 Max (tie): 15:19
Cat S41 (tie): 15:19
Moto E4 Plus: 14:48
Huawei Mate 10 Pro: 14:33
Moto Z Play: 13:46
LG X Power: 12:58
BlackBerry KeyOne: 12:47
Cat S60: 12:42
Google Pixel 2 XL: 12:09
ZTE Blade V8 Pro: 12:08
Sony Xperia X Performance: 12:01
ZTE Max XL: 11:53
Moto G5S Plus: 11:50
Moto G5 Plus: 11:43
Moto X4 Android One: 11:41
LeEco Le Pro 3: 11:25
ZTE Blade Z Max: 11:23
OnePlus 5T: 11:22
iPhone 8 Plus: 11:16
LG X Venture: 11:12
Galaxy Note 8: 11:11
Google Pixel XL: 11:11
Google Pixel 2: 11:07
Galaxy S8 Active: 11:06
Asus keeps the power flowing with the ZenFone 4 Max, which turned in a 15-hour-plus result on our battery test to finish as runner up to its fellow Asus smartphone. But the ZenFone 4 Max has company, as the durable Cat S41 recorded an identical time of 15:19 to split runner-up honors.
Motorola makes a very strong showing on this list, too. The affordable Moto E4 Plus lasted 14 hours, 48 minutes on our battery test. While that's nearly two hours short of the ZenFone 3 Zoom's result, it's still impressive for a phone you can buy for less than $200. If you're willing to pay a little more, the 13:46 result turned in by the Moto Z Play is nothing to sneeze at, if you can still track down that 2016 smartphone.
Our list of the top 25 longest-lasting phones include devices that held out 11 hours or more when we test their battery by having them surf continuously over LTE until they run out of juice. You'll find everything from budget phones like the Moto G5 Plus to flagship devices from Apple (the iPhone 8 Plus), Samsung (Galaxy Note 8) and Google (both Pixel phones).
If the ability to charge quickly is as important to you as battery life, consider one of the newer entries to our list, the OnePlus 5T. We recently tested phones that boast quick charging features, and the OnePlus 5T charged the fastest.
When testing phones, we set each phone's display to 150 nits to normalize for brightness and make sure each handset is receiving at least three bars of service. Just to put this performance in context, the average smartphone lasts 9:40 on our test before running out of power.
MORE: Here Are the 10 Best Smartphones Available
These days, battery life is more important than ever, thanks to the big screens, superfast processors and demanding apps we find on the latest phones. After all, what good is that advanced camera or high-resolution display if your handset is dead before the sun goes down? Here's a closer look at the phones that make the grade when it comes to all-day battery life.
EDITOR'S CHOICE
ZENFONE 3 ZOOM (16:46)
8/10
TOTALLY WORTH IT
REVIEW
$319Amazon
You'll never have to sweat making it from sunrise to sundown with the latest ZenFone from Asus. The ZenFone 3 Zoom features a massive 5,000 mAh battery, and while its Snapdragon 625 processor isn't the fastest CPU available, it does a pretty good job managing power consumption. That means you're unlikely to run out of juice capturing photos with the ZenFone's dual rear cameras or its 13-MP selfie cam. You can also use your ZenFone 3 Zoom as a portable power pack, charging other devices via a reverse charging feature.
ASUS ZENFONE 4 MAX (15:16)
6/10
WORTH CONSIDERING
REVIEW
$199Amazon
Battery life is the standout feature on this latest ZenFone, where the gigantic 5,000 mAh power pack inside the ZenFone 4 Max helped that device last more than 15 hours on our battery test. While impressive, the battery life is about all this phone has going for it, other than a sub-$200 price tag. The software is clunky, the display doesn't impress and the phone's overall design feels pretty bland. Still, if you want all-day battery life in a low-cost phone and don't mind those compromises, the ZenFone 4 Max is worth a look.
CAT S41 (15:19)
6/10
WORTH CONSIDERING
REVIEW
$449.99 Catphones
If you're impressed by the durability and longevity of the Cat S60 but put off by its $600-plus price tag, consider the Cat S41. The more affordable phone can also stand up to the punishment of job sites and the great outdoors, but it's the 5,000 mAh battery that really impresses. Not only does the Cat S41 match the ZenFone 4 Max with the second-best result on ou battery test, but you can also turn the S41 into an external power pack that boosts the battery of other devices. We wish the camera on the S41 performed better, but if you need a phone that doesn't require a charge to get you through the day, Cat's latest smartphone is tough to beat.
MOTO E4 PLUS (14:48)
7/10
VERY GOOD
$99.99Amazon
What a difference a 5,000 mAh can make. Moto's E4 fell short as a good budget option, due to disappointing battery life. For the E4 Plus, Motorola went with a larger battery and reaped serious rewards on our battery test, lasting nearly 15 hours. For a phone that will cost you less than $200, that's an impressive result, especially since the display and rear camera on the E4 Plus are pretty solid, too.
HUAWEI MATE 10 PRO (14:33)
8/10
TOTALLY WORTH IT
REVIEW
TBD Huawei
Among high-end flagship phones, it's hard to top Huawei's Mate 10 Pro and its 4,000 mAh battery. The 6-inch phone lasted more than 14-and-a-half-hours on our battery test, besting the similarly-sized Pixel 2 XL by more than 2 hours. It lasted nearly four hours longer than Apple's iPhone X. You'll also appreciate the reverse-charging mode on the Mate 10 Pro, which lets you power up other devices from your smartphone. Our only complaint: there's no ship date or price for the Mate 10 Pro in the U.S. yet, so your best available Huawei option remains last year's Mate 9, which turned in an impressive 12-hour time on our battery test.
MOTO Z PLAY (13:46)
8/10
TOTALLY WORTH IT
REVIEW
$199.95Amazon Marketplace
The modular design of the Moto Z lineup lets you easily attach add-ons to your phone to expand its capabilities. You won’t need to worry about slapping an extra battery onto the back of the Moto Z Play, though: We measured nearly 14 hours of battery life on this modular phone. Note that Motorola has come out with a successor, the Moto Z2 Play, but the new phone features a smaller battery — 3,000 mAh vs. 3,510 mAh in the original — so that Motorola could slim down the phone. The Z2 Play lasted 4 hours less than its predecessor on our battery test, so get the original Z Play if you value battery life above all else.
LG X POWER (12:58)
7/10
VERY GOOD
REVIEW
$139.99Amazon
During standby, the LG X Power barely touches any battery life, ensuring you'll always have juice when you need it. In regular use, this phone has enough life that many people won't even have to charge it everyday. While its display, design and especially cameras are pretty lackluster, with a price that can get as low as $100 after deals and rebates, the X power is a steal for people looking for strong battery life. Note that LG just previewed a follow-up version, the LG X power 2, which boasts a 4500 mAh battery to the 4100 mAh power pack in this phone. The new version should arrive later this year.
BLACKBERRY KEYONE (12:47)
8/10
TOTALLY WORTH IT
REVIEW
$511.72Amazon
The keyboard on this TCL-built BlackBerry phone may be its centerpiece feature, but don't sleep on the phone's battery life. We managed to squeeze out a little less than 13 hours from this phone, thanks to its 3505 mAh battery — the largest to ever go inside a BlackBerry device. And when you do run out of juice, the KeyOne supports Quick Charge 3.0, which gets you a 50 percent charge after half-an-hour. A Boost mode even maximizes charging efficiency.
CAT S60 (12:42)
8/10
TOTALLY WORTH IT
REVIEW
$539.47Amazon
Talk about a phone that can take a licking and keep on ticking. Cat has built an extremely durable phone with the S60, which survived multiple 6-foot drops and a 30-minute swim in 6 feet of water. And while it took all that punishment, the S60’s battery never flagged, lasting 12 hours, 42 minutes in our battery test. You may not need the phone’s built-in thermal imaging feature, in which case the longer-lasting S41 may better serve your needs.
EDITOR'S CHOICE
GOOGLE PIXEL 2 XL (12:09)
8/10
TOTALLY WORTH IT
REVIEW
$849.99 Verizon
Looking for a long-lasting flagship phone? Forget about the latest from Apple and Samsung, and try Google's new 6-inch phone instead. The Pixel 2 XL lasted more than 12 hours on our battery test. And when you run out of juice, fast charging should give you 7 hours of battery life just 15 minutes after plugging in. We only wish the Pixel 2 XL supported wireless charging like the iPhone 8 Plus and Samsung's latest phones do.
EDITOR'S CHOICE
ZTE BLADE V8 PRO (12:08)
8/10
TOTALLY WORTH IT
REVIEW
$159.95Amazon
ZTE didn't cut back on features with its $229 Blade V8 Pro, and that includes the unlocked phone's battery life. Lasting more than 12 hours on our tests, the Blade V8 Pro will remain charged throughout a full day of use. And you're getting more than just a long-lasting phone with this device. ZTE also added other premium features like a fingerprint sensor and dual rear-cameras, making this an attractive budget option for people who still want their phones to pack in a lot of capabilities.
SONY XPERIA X PERFORMANCE (12:01)
7/10
VERY GOOD
REVIEW
$527.27Amazon
Sony isn’t kidding about the “Performance” in this high-end phone’s name. Even though faster phones have come along in the year since the Xperia X Performance debuted, its quad-core Snapdragon 820 processor still impresses. That standout performance doesn’t come at the cost of battery life, as this high-end variant of the Xperia X lasted a little more than 12 hours on our battery test, with the help of built-in smart-battery technology.
EDITOR'S CHOICE
ZTE MAX XL (11:53)
8/10
TOTALLY WORTH IT
REVIEW
$95.10Amazon
Battery life is one area where this budget phone from ZTE doesn't compromise. Thanks to its 3,990 mAh battery, the ZTE Max XL held out for nearly 12 hours on our battery test. You'll also get a big, bright 6-inch screen on the ZTE Max XL with full HD resolution. You can only get the phone through Sprint or one of its prepaid subsidiaries, but if you go that latter route, the ZTE Max XL is available for $99.
MOTO G5S PLUS (11:50)
8/10
TOTALLY WORTH IT
REVIEW
$270Amazon Marketplace
The Moto G5S Plus has a few differences from the Moto G5 Plus, notably a bigger screen and dual rear cameras. Battery life isn't one of those differences, though. The G5S Plus has the same 3,000 mAh battery as its sibling, and their results on our battery test are practically the same, with the G5S Plus managing to squeeze out an extra 7 minutes. An included TurboCharger lets you quickly power up the G5S Plus just like you can with the less-expensive G5 Plus.
EDITOR'S CHOICE
MOTO G5 PLUS (11:43)
9/10
SUPERIOR
REVIEW
$184.99Amazon
Speaking of the Moto G5 Plus, it remains a shining example of how battery life shouldn't be something you have to compromise on if you want to save money on a smartphone. The G5 Plus ($229 for the 32GB model, $299 if you double the storage to 64GB) lasts more than 11 hours on a single charge even with its low price tag. Thanks to TurboCharge, you can add up to 6 hours of battery life after just 15 minutes of charging. The Moto G5 Plus also boasts a bright, colorful screen, a solid camera and the latest version of Android Nougat.
MOTO X4 ANDROID ONE (11:41)
7/10
VERY GOOD
REVIEW
$399 Motorola
If you're looking for a reason to jump on Google's Project Fi wireless service, maybe the long battery life of the Moto X4 Android One will convince you. This is a special variation of the midrange Moto X4 for Google's wireless service, and it lasted for 11:41 of continuous web surfing on the Project Fi network (which cobbles together T-Mobile, Sprint and US Cellular). The X4 Android One is the least expensive phone to work on Project Fi, giving you another reason to consider this phone.
LEECO LEPRO 3 (11:25)
7/10
VERY GOOD
REVIEW
$129.99Amazon
LeEco's first phone to arrive in the U.S. delivers battery performance that's better than phones that cost nearly hundreds of dollars more. Lasting 11:25 on our battery test, the LePro 3 outperformed top-tier devices like the Pixel XL, Galaxy S7 Edge and iPhone 7 Plus, even though the LePro's $400 price is a fraction of what you'd pay for those phones. You'll make some tradeoffs, most notably with the camera, but the LePro 3 is just more proof that you don't have to settle for diminished battery life if you opt for a less expensive phone.
ZTE BLADE Z MAX (11:23)
8/10
TOTALLY WORTH IT
REVIEW
$99 MetroPCS
Add another phone to the ranks of devices that can give you all-day battery life without costing you an arm and a leg. ZTE's Blade Z Max is a MetroPCS-exclusive that will only set you back less than $100 if you pick up the phone directly from MetroPCS. But you'll get more than 11 hours of battery life from this phone, which outlasted flagship devices from both Google and Samsung in our testing. The budget-minded Blade Z Max offers other premium features like dual rear cameras as well.
EDITOR'S CHOICE
ONEPLUS 5T (11:22)
9/10
SUPERIOR
REVIEW
$499 OnePlus
OnePlus's latest phone couldn't match the 13-hour-plus battery life of its predecessor, the OnePlus 5, even though the OnePlus 5T features the same 3,300 mAh battery. Then again, the 5T features a larger 6-inch screen, so it's not surprising to see some dip in battery life, and that time of 11:22 on our test is still plenty impressive. Even better is the 5T's ability to quickly charge. We plugged the drained phone in and got up to 59 percent of the battery back after 30 minutes of charging — the fastest charge time of any flagship phone promising quick-charge capabilities.
EDITOR'S CHOICE
IPHONE 8 PLUS (11:16)
9/10
SUPERIOR
REVIEW
$799 T-Mobile
Apple's new phone replaces the iPhone 7 Plus and improves on its battery test performance by 45 minutes — impressive since little has changed about the battery with the iPhone 8 Plus. Credit the new phone's A11 Bionic processor, which not only boosts the iPhone 8 Plus's performance but also seems to manage power more efficiently. That's not the only interesting thing about the iPhone 8 Plus's battery: the new phone also supports wireless charging, using the Qi standard.
LG X VENTURE (11:12)
7/10
VERY GOOD
REVIEW
$329.99 AT&T
The latest addition to LG's X lineup of phones puts the emphasis on durability, with shock- and water-resistance as well as an easy-to-grip silicone backing. But LG didn't forget about battery life, as the X Venture lasted more than 11 hours on our test. That's not quite the 12:58 that the X Venture's power-preserving sibling, the LG X Power, can endure, but it's still among the longer-lasting smartphones we've tested recently.
EDITOR'S CHOICE
GALAXY NOTE 8 (11:11)
9/10
SUPERIOR
REVIEW
$929.99Amazon
After battery problems forced a recall of the Galaxy Note 7 in 2016, Samsung shrunk down the battery on this year's Galaxy Note 8. But the 3,300 mAh battery inside the latest Note still gives you plenty of battery life on a single charge, outlasting even the Galaxy S8+ and its larger battery by 7 minutes. You'll also find the Note 8's fast wireless charging feature to come in handy when it's time to recharge your phone.
EDITOR'S CHOICE
GOOGLE PIXEL XL (11:11)
9/10
SUPERIOR
REVIEW
$669.99 Verizon
The Pixel XL may be a year old, but it doesn't disappoint anyone who's come to expect long-lasting battery life from Google's phones. Battery life can vary based on the version you buy — we got a better result with an unlocked phone using T-Mobile's network — but even the version locked to Verizon will last the whole day. The price on the XL has fallen now that Google's unveiled new versions of its phones. While the Pixel 2 XL lasts longer, you can still be assured of more than 11 hours of battery life if you go for the less expensive XL.
GOOGLE PIXEL 2 (11:07)
8/10
TOTALLY WORTH IT
REVIEW
$649.99 Verizon
The latest 5-inch Pixel nearly matches the battery life of last year's Pixel XL, falling just 7 minutes short on our test. More impressively, the Pixel 2 outperformed both the Galaxy S8 (10:39) and iPhone 8 (9:54) on our battery test, while also supporting the same fast-charging found in the larger Pixel 2 XL.
GALAXY S8 ACTIVE (11:06)
8/10
TOTALLY WORTH IT
REVIEW
$1,100Amazon Marketplace
This durable edition of the S8 isn't the longest-lasting Samsung phone you can buy — that'd be the Note 8 — but the 4,000 mAh battery does give you more than 11 hours of battery life. Its 11:06 time on our best puts it just past the Galaxy S8+, and you get a more durable phone with a shatterproof screen. Currently available through AT&T, the Galaxy S8 Active will soon come to T-Mobile and Sprint as well.
See Also : Best Waterproof and Water-Resistant Phones
Best Smartphone Cameras
Smartphone Buying Guide: 9 Tips for Finding the Right Phone
Tablets with the Longest Battery Life
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ZenFone 3 Zoom: 16:46
ZenFone 4 Max (tie): 15:19
Cat S41 (tie): 15:19
Moto E4 Plus: 14:48
Huawei Mate 10 Pro: 14:33
Moto Z Play: 13:46
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ZTE Max XL: 11:53
Moto G5S Plus: 11:50
Moto G5 Plus: 11:43
Moto X4 Android One: 11:41
LeEco Le Pro 3: 11:25
ZTE Blade Z Max: 11:23
OnePlus 5T: 11:22
iPhone 8 Plus: 11:16
LG X Venture: 11:12
Galaxy Note 8: 11:11
Google Pixel XL: 11:11
Google Pixel 2: 11:07
Galaxy S8 Active: 11:06
Asus keeps the power flowing with the ZenFone 4 Max, which turned in a 15-hour-plus result on our battery test to finish as runner up to its fellow Asus smartphone. But the ZenFone 4 Max has company, as the durable Cat S41 recorded an identical time of 15:19 to split runner-up honors.
Motorola makes a very strong showing on this list, too. The affordable Moto E4 Plus lasted 14 hours, 48 minutes on our battery test. While that's nearly two hours short of the ZenFone 3 Zoom's result, it's still impressive for a phone you can buy for less than $200. If you're willing to pay a little more, the 13:46 result turned in by the Moto Z Play is nothing to sneeze at, if you can still track down that 2016 smartphone.
Our list of the top 25 longest-lasting phones include devices that held out 11 hours or more when we test their battery by having them surf continuously over LTE until they run out of juice. You'll find everything from budget phones like the Moto G5 Plus to flagship devices from Apple (the iPhone 8 Plus), Samsung (Galaxy Note 8) and Google (both Pixel phones).
If the ability to charge quickly is as important to you as battery life, consider one of the newer entries to our list, the OnePlus 5T. We recently tested phones that boast quick charging features, and the OnePlus 5T charged the fastest.
When testing phones, we set each phone's display to 150 nits to normalize for brightness and make sure each handset is receiving at least three bars of service. Just to put this performance in context, the average smartphone lasts 9:40 on our test before running out of power.
MORE: Here Are the 10 Best Smartphones Available
These days, battery life is more important than ever, thanks to the big screens, superfast processors and demanding apps we find on the latest phones. After all, what good is that advanced camera or high-resolution display if your handset is dead before the sun goes down? Here's a closer look at the phones that make the grade when it comes to all-day battery life.
EDITOR'S CHOICE
ZENFONE 3 ZOOM (16:46)
8/10
TOTALLY WORTH IT
REVIEW
$319Amazon
You'll never have to sweat making it from sunrise to sundown with the latest ZenFone from Asus. The ZenFone 3 Zoom features a massive 5,000 mAh battery, and while its Snapdragon 625 processor isn't the fastest CPU available, it does a pretty good job managing power consumption. That means you're unlikely to run out of juice capturing photos with the ZenFone's dual rear cameras or its 13-MP selfie cam. You can also use your ZenFone 3 Zoom as a portable power pack, charging other devices via a reverse charging feature.
ASUS ZENFONE 4 MAX (15:16)
6/10
WORTH CONSIDERING
REVIEW
$199Amazon
Battery life is the standout feature on this latest ZenFone, where the gigantic 5,000 mAh power pack inside the ZenFone 4 Max helped that device last more than 15 hours on our battery test. While impressive, the battery life is about all this phone has going for it, other than a sub-$200 price tag. The software is clunky, the display doesn't impress and the phone's overall design feels pretty bland. Still, if you want all-day battery life in a low-cost phone and don't mind those compromises, the ZenFone 4 Max is worth a look.
CAT S41 (15:19)
6/10
WORTH CONSIDERING
REVIEW
$449.99 Catphones
If you're impressed by the durability and longevity of the Cat S60 but put off by its $600-plus price tag, consider the Cat S41. The more affordable phone can also stand up to the punishment of job sites and the great outdoors, but it's the 5,000 mAh battery that really impresses. Not only does the Cat S41 match the ZenFone 4 Max with the second-best result on ou battery test, but you can also turn the S41 into an external power pack that boosts the battery of other devices. We wish the camera on the S41 performed better, but if you need a phone that doesn't require a charge to get you through the day, Cat's latest smartphone is tough to beat.
MOTO E4 PLUS (14:48)
7/10
VERY GOOD
$99.99Amazon
What a difference a 5,000 mAh can make. Moto's E4 fell short as a good budget option, due to disappointing battery life. For the E4 Plus, Motorola went with a larger battery and reaped serious rewards on our battery test, lasting nearly 15 hours. For a phone that will cost you less than $200, that's an impressive result, especially since the display and rear camera on the E4 Plus are pretty solid, too.
HUAWEI MATE 10 PRO (14:33)
8/10
TOTALLY WORTH IT
REVIEW
TBD Huawei
Among high-end flagship phones, it's hard to top Huawei's Mate 10 Pro and its 4,000 mAh battery. The 6-inch phone lasted more than 14-and-a-half-hours on our battery test, besting the similarly-sized Pixel 2 XL by more than 2 hours. It lasted nearly four hours longer than Apple's iPhone X. You'll also appreciate the reverse-charging mode on the Mate 10 Pro, which lets you power up other devices from your smartphone. Our only complaint: there's no ship date or price for the Mate 10 Pro in the U.S. yet, so your best available Huawei option remains last year's Mate 9, which turned in an impressive 12-hour time on our battery test.
MOTO Z PLAY (13:46)
8/10
TOTALLY WORTH IT
REVIEW
$199.95Amazon Marketplace
The modular design of the Moto Z lineup lets you easily attach add-ons to your phone to expand its capabilities. You won’t need to worry about slapping an extra battery onto the back of the Moto Z Play, though: We measured nearly 14 hours of battery life on this modular phone. Note that Motorola has come out with a successor, the Moto Z2 Play, but the new phone features a smaller battery — 3,000 mAh vs. 3,510 mAh in the original — so that Motorola could slim down the phone. The Z2 Play lasted 4 hours less than its predecessor on our battery test, so get the original Z Play if you value battery life above all else.
LG X POWER (12:58)
7/10
VERY GOOD
REVIEW
$139.99Amazon
During standby, the LG X Power barely touches any battery life, ensuring you'll always have juice when you need it. In regular use, this phone has enough life that many people won't even have to charge it everyday. While its display, design and especially cameras are pretty lackluster, with a price that can get as low as $100 after deals and rebates, the X power is a steal for people looking for strong battery life. Note that LG just previewed a follow-up version, the LG X power 2, which boasts a 4500 mAh battery to the 4100 mAh power pack in this phone. The new version should arrive later this year.
BLACKBERRY KEYONE (12:47)
8/10
TOTALLY WORTH IT
REVIEW
$511.72Amazon
The keyboard on this TCL-built BlackBerry phone may be its centerpiece feature, but don't sleep on the phone's battery life. We managed to squeeze out a little less than 13 hours from this phone, thanks to its 3505 mAh battery — the largest to ever go inside a BlackBerry device. And when you do run out of juice, the KeyOne supports Quick Charge 3.0, which gets you a 50 percent charge after half-an-hour. A Boost mode even maximizes charging efficiency.
CAT S60 (12:42)
8/10
TOTALLY WORTH IT
REVIEW
$539.47Amazon
Talk about a phone that can take a licking and keep on ticking. Cat has built an extremely durable phone with the S60, which survived multiple 6-foot drops and a 30-minute swim in 6 feet of water. And while it took all that punishment, the S60’s battery never flagged, lasting 12 hours, 42 minutes in our battery test. You may not need the phone’s built-in thermal imaging feature, in which case the longer-lasting S41 may better serve your needs.
EDITOR'S CHOICE
GOOGLE PIXEL 2 XL (12:09)
8/10
TOTALLY WORTH IT
REVIEW
$849.99 Verizon
Looking for a long-lasting flagship phone? Forget about the latest from Apple and Samsung, and try Google's new 6-inch phone instead. The Pixel 2 XL lasted more than 12 hours on our battery test. And when you run out of juice, fast charging should give you 7 hours of battery life just 15 minutes after plugging in. We only wish the Pixel 2 XL supported wireless charging like the iPhone 8 Plus and Samsung's latest phones do.
EDITOR'S CHOICE
ZTE BLADE V8 PRO (12:08)
8/10
TOTALLY WORTH IT
REVIEW
$159.95Amazon
ZTE didn't cut back on features with its $229 Blade V8 Pro, and that includes the unlocked phone's battery life. Lasting more than 12 hours on our tests, the Blade V8 Pro will remain charged throughout a full day of use. And you're getting more than just a long-lasting phone with this device. ZTE also added other premium features like a fingerprint sensor and dual rear-cameras, making this an attractive budget option for people who still want their phones to pack in a lot of capabilities.
SONY XPERIA X PERFORMANCE (12:01)
7/10
VERY GOOD
REVIEW
$527.27Amazon
Sony isn’t kidding about the “Performance” in this high-end phone’s name. Even though faster phones have come along in the year since the Xperia X Performance debuted, its quad-core Snapdragon 820 processor still impresses. That standout performance doesn’t come at the cost of battery life, as this high-end variant of the Xperia X lasted a little more than 12 hours on our battery test, with the help of built-in smart-battery technology.
EDITOR'S CHOICE
ZTE MAX XL (11:53)
8/10
TOTALLY WORTH IT
REVIEW
$95.10Amazon
Battery life is one area where this budget phone from ZTE doesn't compromise. Thanks to its 3,990 mAh battery, the ZTE Max XL held out for nearly 12 hours on our battery test. You'll also get a big, bright 6-inch screen on the ZTE Max XL with full HD resolution. You can only get the phone through Sprint or one of its prepaid subsidiaries, but if you go that latter route, the ZTE Max XL is available for $99.
MOTO G5S PLUS (11:50)
8/10
TOTALLY WORTH IT
REVIEW
$270Amazon Marketplace
The Moto G5S Plus has a few differences from the Moto G5 Plus, notably a bigger screen and dual rear cameras. Battery life isn't one of those differences, though. The G5S Plus has the same 3,000 mAh battery as its sibling, and their results on our battery test are practically the same, with the G5S Plus managing to squeeze out an extra 7 minutes. An included TurboCharger lets you quickly power up the G5S Plus just like you can with the less-expensive G5 Plus.
EDITOR'S CHOICE
MOTO G5 PLUS (11:43)
9/10
SUPERIOR
REVIEW
$184.99Amazon
Speaking of the Moto G5 Plus, it remains a shining example of how battery life shouldn't be something you have to compromise on if you want to save money on a smartphone. The G5 Plus ($229 for the 32GB model, $299 if you double the storage to 64GB) lasts more than 11 hours on a single charge even with its low price tag. Thanks to TurboCharge, you can add up to 6 hours of battery life after just 15 minutes of charging. The Moto G5 Plus also boasts a bright, colorful screen, a solid camera and the latest version of Android Nougat.
MOTO X4 ANDROID ONE (11:41)
7/10
VERY GOOD
REVIEW
$399 Motorola
If you're looking for a reason to jump on Google's Project Fi wireless service, maybe the long battery life of the Moto X4 Android One will convince you. This is a special variation of the midrange Moto X4 for Google's wireless service, and it lasted for 11:41 of continuous web surfing on the Project Fi network (which cobbles together T-Mobile, Sprint and US Cellular). The X4 Android One is the least expensive phone to work on Project Fi, giving you another reason to consider this phone.
LEECO LEPRO 3 (11:25)
7/10
VERY GOOD
REVIEW
$129.99Amazon
LeEco's first phone to arrive in the U.S. delivers battery performance that's better than phones that cost nearly hundreds of dollars more. Lasting 11:25 on our battery test, the LePro 3 outperformed top-tier devices like the Pixel XL, Galaxy S7 Edge and iPhone 7 Plus, even though the LePro's $400 price is a fraction of what you'd pay for those phones. You'll make some tradeoffs, most notably with the camera, but the LePro 3 is just more proof that you don't have to settle for diminished battery life if you opt for a less expensive phone.
ZTE BLADE Z MAX (11:23)
8/10
TOTALLY WORTH IT
REVIEW
$99 MetroPCS
Add another phone to the ranks of devices that can give you all-day battery life without costing you an arm and a leg. ZTE's Blade Z Max is a MetroPCS-exclusive that will only set you back less than $100 if you pick up the phone directly from MetroPCS. But you'll get more than 11 hours of battery life from this phone, which outlasted flagship devices from both Google and Samsung in our testing. The budget-minded Blade Z Max offers other premium features like dual rear cameras as well.
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ONEPLUS 5T (11:22)
9/10
SUPERIOR
REVIEW
$499 OnePlus
OnePlus's latest phone couldn't match the 13-hour-plus battery life of its predecessor, the OnePlus 5, even though the OnePlus 5T features the same 3,300 mAh battery. Then again, the 5T features a larger 6-inch screen, so it's not surprising to see some dip in battery life, and that time of 11:22 on our test is still plenty impressive. Even better is the 5T's ability to quickly charge. We plugged the drained phone in and got up to 59 percent of the battery back after 30 minutes of charging — the fastest charge time of any flagship phone promising quick-charge capabilities.
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IPHONE 8 PLUS (11:16)
9/10
SUPERIOR
REVIEW
$799 T-Mobile
Apple's new phone replaces the iPhone 7 Plus and improves on its battery test performance by 45 minutes — impressive since little has changed about the battery with the iPhone 8 Plus. Credit the new phone's A11 Bionic processor, which not only boosts the iPhone 8 Plus's performance but also seems to manage power more efficiently. That's not the only interesting thing about the iPhone 8 Plus's battery: the new phone also supports wireless charging, using the Qi standard.
LG X VENTURE (11:12)
7/10
VERY GOOD
REVIEW
$329.99 AT&T
The latest addition to LG's X lineup of phones puts the emphasis on durability, with shock- and water-resistance as well as an easy-to-grip silicone backing. But LG didn't forget about battery life, as the X Venture lasted more than 11 hours on our test. That's not quite the 12:58 that the X Venture's power-preserving sibling, the LG X Power, can endure, but it's still among the longer-lasting smartphones we've tested recently.
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GALAXY NOTE 8 (11:11)
9/10
SUPERIOR
REVIEW
$929.99Amazon
After battery problems forced a recall of the Galaxy Note 7 in 2016, Samsung shrunk down the battery on this year's Galaxy Note 8. But the 3,300 mAh battery inside the latest Note still gives you plenty of battery life on a single charge, outlasting even the Galaxy S8+ and its larger battery by 7 minutes. You'll also find the Note 8's fast wireless charging feature to come in handy when it's time to recharge your phone.
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GOOGLE PIXEL XL (11:11)
9/10
SUPERIOR
REVIEW
$669.99 Verizon
The Pixel XL may be a year old, but it doesn't disappoint anyone who's come to expect long-lasting battery life from Google's phones. Battery life can vary based on the version you buy — we got a better result with an unlocked phone using T-Mobile's network — but even the version locked to Verizon will last the whole day. The price on the XL has fallen now that Google's unveiled new versions of its phones. While the Pixel 2 XL lasts longer, you can still be assured of more than 11 hours of battery life if you go for the less expensive XL.
GOOGLE PIXEL 2 (11:07)
8/10
TOTALLY WORTH IT
REVIEW
$649.99 Verizon
The latest 5-inch Pixel nearly matches the battery life of last year's Pixel XL, falling just 7 minutes short on our test. More impressively, the Pixel 2 outperformed both the Galaxy S8 (10:39) and iPhone 8 (9:54) on our battery test, while also supporting the same fast-charging found in the larger Pixel 2 XL.
GALAXY S8 ACTIVE (11:06)
8/10
TOTALLY WORTH IT
REVIEW
$1,100Amazon Marketplace
This durable edition of the S8 isn't the longest-lasting Samsung phone you can buy — that'd be the Note 8 — but the 4,000 mAh battery does give you more than 11 hours of battery life. Its 11:06 time on our best puts it just past the Galaxy S8+, and you get a more durable phone with a shatterproof screen. Currently available through AT&T, the Galaxy S8 Active will soon come to T-Mobile and Sprint as well.
See Also : Best Waterproof and Water-Resistant Phones
Best Smartphone Cameras
Smartphone Buying Guide: 9 Tips for Finding the Right Phone
Tablets with the Longest Battery Life
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PHILIP MICHAELS @PhilipMichaels
Philip Michaels is a senior editor at Tom's Guide. He has strong opinions about Apple, the Oakland Athletics and old movies. Follow him at @PhilipMichaels.
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