Best smartphone for battery life
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 5 smartphones with a verified offer. Smart only counts new devices scored at least 50 out of 100.
10 other models in this budget score under 40 out of 100 for Battery: they are not suggested for this use.
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3Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Smart 70/100
- Battery 52/100
$950 new at Amazon
Price checked on 10/08/2026
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Depending on what matters most to you
Budget — Paying as little as possible — refurbished is fine
Smart — The best value for money
Premium — The best quality, even if it costs more
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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