Of all the things that we debate on when comparing smartphones, there is one above all others that can render the rest irrelevant. If your phone runs out of battery, you can’t use any of its amazing features.

Bad battery life on smartphones is something we’ve all grown to tolerate. And hey, we’re all probably just staring at our phone screens for too long. Phones – and therefore batteries – are pretty small!

Some phones are designed to have extra-long battery life by using large batteries and mid-range processors. But other popular high-end models are slim and battery hungry.

You can of course charge during the day if it doesn’t bother you, or even carry around a power bank to top up your phone. But if you don’t want to keep checking that percentage icon, then there are some phones that you should look to.

During your travel, you need a phone with a good battery to take you those extra crucial hours whilst upcountry or out having fun and taking those memorable photos. Phone batteries for most smartphones have been improved lately, some without an internet connection can take you days. Below are some hand-picked smartphones with the best batteries of 4000mAh and more are;


Samsung Galaxy M53 - 5000mAh

Samsung Galaxy M62 - 7000mAh

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra - 5000mAh

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra - 5000mAh

Tecno Camon 16 Premier - 4500mAh

Huawei Y9 Prime (2019) - 4000mAh

Huawei P30 Pro - 4200mAh 

Infinix S5 - 4000mAh 

iPhone 11 Pro Max - 3969mAh 

Samsung Galaxy Note10+ - 4300mAh



Battery capacity explained

Battery capacity is measured in milliamp-hours (mAh). The higher the mAh of a battery, the higher the technical capacity. But the phones with the highest mAh aren't always the phones with the best battery life.

It can depend on how efficient the processor is in conjunction with the software, as well as how much you actually use your phone. Expensive high-end phones often are faster and have better screens, but this will mean the battery life is normally shorter.


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What to look out for

Phones with great looking QHD displays will drain battery life faster than phones with lower resolution displays. So you need to prioritise - if you want a longer battery life, you might have to settle for a mid-range phone. Thankfully, this means your phone will cost you less. Having said so, most people will choose a good display over anything, and to be sincere most recent phones' batteries have been greatly improved.

Many phones today, but not all, have fast-charged. Often cheaper mid-range phones have great battery life but don't fast charge. Check before you buy to avoid disappointment.


How to prolong your phone battery life

  1. Reduce screen brightness. The easiest way to conserve battery life while maintaining full function is to reduce the brightness of the screen.
  2. Turn off the cellular network if possible, especially when you are in areas without a network or limit talk time.
  3. Use Wi-Fi, not 4G.
  4. Limit video content.
  5. Turn on smart battery modes.
  6. Use Aeroplane mode.

Plan B

Get a reliable Power Bank today