Battery life is an aspect of a smartphone that one cannot compromise on. While the overall battery life of smartphones has drastically improved over the last few years, there are only a handful of devices that offer exceptional battery life, possibly lasting over a day of usage, and backed by really fast charging.
Battery life of a smartphone primarily depends on the battery capacity — bigger the battery, better the battery life. However, it’s not the only parameter that impacts the overall effectiveness of battery life. Things
like the chip that powers the smartphone, software optimisation, and fast charging support also are a few variables that will make a huge difference when it comes to battery life.
Similarly, when it comes to real-world battery life, it also depends on individual use cases. For example, a gamer who plays titles like BGMI or COD: Mobile might quickly deplete the battery, where a fast charging solution will really come in handy more than just the battery size.
Similarly, for a regular user who might just need to recharge the device once a day, a smartphone with the biggest battery might be the right choice. While it is best to get a phone with the biggest possible battery with the fastest
possible charging solution, due to budget constraints, it could be difficult to find such as device. In such a case, a user will have to choose between the two.
Here are five smartphones, all priced under Rs 25,000 that do not compromise on battery life:
Samsung Galaxy F54
The smartphone with a large 6,000 mAh battery. (Image credit: Samsung)
The Galaxy F54 (review), featuring a massive 6,000 mAh battery, is currently available on JioMart for as low as Rs 22,990. For most users, it can easily last for an entire day and more, however, the fast charging is limited to just 25W which is a bit of a compromise, and one needs to buy the charger separately, and it almost takes two hours to fully charge. This device is for those, who need a smartphone with solid battery life over all the other things.
OnePlus Nord CE 4
You can pick up a new handset starting April 4. (Image: OnePlus)
The Nord CE 4, priced at Rs 24,999 on Amazon comes with a 5,500 mAh battery and supports 100W fast charging, making it one of the fastest charging smartphones in the segment, which can fully charge the phone in under 30 minutes. This device offers a balance between a big battery and fast charging and is a perfect option for anyone looking for a smartphone that doesn’t take ages to charge, and the charger is also included in the battery.
REDMI Note 13 Pro+ 5G
A balanced mid-range smartphone (Image credit: Vivek Umashankar/The Indian Express)
Currently available at a discounted price of Rs 23,345 on Flipkart, it is the fastest-charging smartphone in this segment with
support for 120W fast charging. Coupled with a 5,000 mAh battery, the smartphone can be fully charged in under 19 minutes. This phone ensures that even if one can quickly deplete the battery, it can be quickly refuelled. The combination of an average-sized battery and really fast charging is helpful for heavy users.
iQOO Z9s Pro 5G
The device offers an all-day battery life. (Image credit: Vivek Umashankar/The Indian Express)
The base variant of the iQOO Z9s Pro (review) costs Rs 24,999 on Amazon, and it comes with a big 5,500 mAh battery with support for 80W fast charging. The efficient Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 ensures that the device, on a single charge, can last all day and the fast charging support also ensures it can be quickly charged if needed.
OUKITEL WP23
The device is also IP69-rated. (Express Photo)
This isn’t even a typical smartphone, it’s a smartphone that’s attached to a 10,600 mAh battery in a rugged form factor, which costs Rs 22,899 on Amazon. On a single charge, this smartphone can last for days. It has a standby time of 800 hours or a music playback time of 50 hours. This is for those who don’t care about performance and only need a smartphone with the best possible battery life.