Best smartphone for battery life under $600
This ranking combines two scores published by Picksly: the Battery score, based on public measurements, and the Smart score, which rates value for money. The price is the best new price checked at retailers, dated.
Recalculated at every price check · seen on October 19, 2026
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Ranked by the average of the Smart score and the Battery score, among 1 smartphones up to $600 with a verified offer. Smart only counts new devices scored at least 50 out of 100.
4 other models in this budget score under 40 out of 100 for Battery: they are not suggested for this use.
For now, this ranking has fewer than three smartphones.
Depending on what matters most to you
Budget — Paying as little as possible — refurbished is fine
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BudgetApple iPhone 15 Plus
- Budget 69/100
- Battery 65/100
$404 new at Amazon
Price checked on 09/20/2026
Smart — The best value for money
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Smart
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
- Smart 64/100
- Battery 65/100
$404 new at Amazon
Price checked on 09/20/2026
Premium — The best quality, even if it costs more
No model for this profile within this budget.
What the Battery score measures
Battery: battery life measured in a lab (DXOMARK, otherwise GSMArena’s active use test); failing that, the stated battery capacity (mAh).
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