PhoneArena Battery Test Results
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We at PhoneArena take battery life testing seriously: we put all phones that we review through some rigorous testing.
A pleasant surprise in the chart is the affordable Galaxy S20 FE which features a powerful processor and lasts a long time on all of our tests, a great value for the money.
This has allowed us to build a database of all the phones that we have tested in the last few years and on this page you will find all the results summarized in a table.
Here is our process: we make sure that all phones are tested without a SIM card and all conditions are equal as much as possible. One important step to ensuring that is that we set the brightness level of phones to a fixed level of 200 nits using specialized display color meter and professional software. This is a brightness level that ensures comfortable use indoors as the most common use case.
Our first test is the Web browsing battery test over Wi-Fi. It loads up the same set of webpages on all of the phones and then scrolls up and down to simulate real-world use. This is the lightest of our tests as it doesn't put a big load on the processor.
Our second test is the YouTube video streaming battery test. We load up the same video playlist on all of the phones. This is a more intense test that uses more resources, and it provides a valuable and different perspective on battery life that those who watch a lot of video on their phone will appreciate.
Our third test is the 3D Gaming battery test. In this test we load up the same 3D game environment on all of the phones and ensure that all the phones run at the same graphics settings. While the other two tests stress the CPU of a phone, this one also puts a significant load on the GPU and it is particularly useful for gamers.
Our tests are cross-platform, meaning you can compare the results of an iOS device to an Android one. With this in mind, here are the scores for each brand:
Apple iPhones
| Video Streaming Higher is better | Web Browsing (hours) Higher is better | 3D Gaming (hours) Higher is better | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max |
10h 23 min |
18h 52 min |
10h 29 min |
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro |
8h 26 min |
14h 44 min |
8h 5 min |
| Apple iPhone 13 |
8h 15 min |
13h 43 min |
7h 28 min |
| Apple iPhone 13 mini |
6h 20 min |
12h 33 min |
5h 49 min |
| Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max |
8h 37 min |
14h 6 min |
8h 1 min |
| Apple iPhone 12 Pro |
6h 48 min |
12h 35 min |
6h 46 min |
| Apple iPhone 12 |
6h 38 min |
12h 33 min |
6h 46 min |
| Apple iPhone 12 mini |
5h 10 min |
10h 56 min |
5h 10 min |
| Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max |
8h 58 min |
12h 54 min |
7h 30 min |
| Apple iPhone 11 Pro |
6h 27 min |
8h 41 min |
6h 38 min |
| Apple iPhone 11 |
7h 13 min |
11h 26 min |
7h 37 min |
| Apple iPhone XR |
5h 50 min |
11h 8 min |
4h 35 min |
| Apple iPhone XS Max |
5h 25 min |
8h 33 min |
No data |
| Apple iPhone XS |
4h 42 min |
7h 49 min |
No data |
| Apple iPhone SE (2020) |
4h 45 min |
9h 5 min |
4h 59 min |
The new iPhone 13 series comes in four flavors and just as you would expect, the largest 13 Pro Max model has the highest battery life, but what you may not expect is just how much of an improvement it is compared to earlier iPhones. This one is a true 2-day champion, and with moderate use, it can even last three days off the charger which is an incredible feat in a modern phone. But you also have battery improvements in the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13, and even the tiny iPhone 13 mini now gets considerable improvements to battery life. Compare the new iPhone 13 family versus older iPhone in the chart above.
Samsung Galaxy phones
| Video Streaming Higher is better | Web Browsing (hours) Higher is better | 3D Gaming (hours) Higher is better | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra |
7h 27 min |
13h 17 min |
10h 13 min |
| Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
8h 52 min |
14h 43 min |
5h 3 min |
| Samsung Galaxy S21+ |
8h 27 min |
10h 50 min |
6h 5 min |
| Samsung Galaxy S21 |
7h 36 min |
7h 47 min |
4h 14 min |
| Samsung Galaxy S20 FE |
9h 9 min |
10h 2 min |
8h 15 min |
| Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
7h |
9h 33 min |
5h 9 min |
| Samsung Galaxy Note 20 |
7h 17 min |
11h 58 min |
6h 38 min |
| Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G |
10h 29 min |
10h 2 min |
7h 43 min |
| Samsung Galaxy S20+ |
9h 53 min |
8h 30 min |
No data |
| Samsung Galaxy S20 |
10h 20 min |
7h 45 min |
No data |
| Samsung Galaxy Note10+ |
8h 2 min |
11h 38 min |
7h 48 min |
| Samsung Galaxy Note10 |
7h 45 min |
10h 43 min |
No data |
| Samsung Galaxy S10+ |
8h 56 min |
10h 33 min |
8h 7 min |
| Samsung Galaxy S10 |
7h 18 min |
8h 9 min |
5h 35 min |
| Samsung Galaxy S10e |
7h 50 min |
9h 26 min |
6h 35 min |
The new Galaxy S22 series is out and we have already put them to the test. Keep in mind that the models that we tested use the Samsung Exynos processor.
Earlier, the Galaxy S21 trio of phones (we have also tested the Exynos models) performs well in our tests. The S21 Ultra has the highest battery life in the series thanks to not only the largest physical size but a more frugal display that can vary its refresh rate from 10Hz to 120Hz depending on the circumstances.
Google Pixel phones
| Video Streaming Higher is better | Web Browsing (hours) Higher is better | 3D Gaming (hours) Higher is better | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Pixel 6 Pro |
9h 10 min |
13h 13 min |
4h 19 min |
| Google Pixel 6 |
11h |
14h 8 min |
6h 7 min |
| Google Pixel 5a |
10h 46 min |
15h 6 min |
10h 46 min |
| Google Pixel 5 |
8h 49 min |
11h 26 min |
No data |
| Google Pixel 4a 5G |
No data |
No data |
No data |
| Google Pixel 4a |
6h 48 min |
9h 27 min |
4h 51 min |
| Google Pixel 4 XL |
7h 17 min |
10h 3 min |
No data |
| Google Pixel 4 |
No data |
No data |
No data |
| Google Pixel 3a |
6h 30 min |
9h 48 min |
No data |
| Google Pixel 3a XL |
8h 14 min |
9h 54 min |
No data |
The Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro series are a brand new start for Google, as they combine multiple years of work on the first ever Google-made chip, the Google Tensor, as well as the first new sensor in Pixels in years, and finally, a very different and stylish design. Both phones also come with big batteries, and you can compare how they last again earlier Pixels in the chart above.
OnePlus & Oppo phones
| Video Streaming Higher is better | Web Browsing (hours) Higher is better | 3D Gaming (hours) Higher is better | |
|---|---|---|---|
| OnePlus 10 Pro |
10h 47 min |
13h 33 min |
9h 9 min |
| OnePlus 9 Pro |
9h 16 min |
11h 29 min |
No data |
| OnePlus 9 |
9h 16 min |
11h 29 min |
No data |
| OnePlus 8T |
8h 48 min |
10h 54 min |
5h 15 min |
| OnePlus 8 Pro |
9h 15 min |
10h |
No data |
| OnePlus 7T Pro |
No data |
No data |
No data |
| OnePlus 7T |
8h 32 min |
9h 22 min |
No data |
| OnePlus Nord 2 5G |
9h 25 min |
13h 13 min |
No data |
| OnePlus Nord |
8h 49 min |
11h 10 min |
7h 19 min |
| OnePlus Nord N10 |
No data |
No data |
No data |
| OnePlus Nord N100 |
No data |
No data |
No data |
| OPPO Find X5 Pro |
11h 31 min |
No data |
8h 46 min |
| OPPO Find X3 Pro |
7h 27 min |
No data |
No data |
We have most recently tested the OnePlus 10 Pro, the company's 2022 flagship that comes with a bigger battery than ever, and scored above previous models.
Motorola phones
| Video Streaming Higher is better | Web Browsing (hours) Higher is better | 3D Gaming (hours) Higher is better | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorola Edge 30 |
6h 53 min |
8h 50 min |
5h 21 min |
| Motorola Edge+ (2022) |
8h 33 min |
No data |
5h 16 min |
| Motorola Edge 20 Pro |
10h 6 min |
No data |
No data |
| Motorola Edge 20 |
9h 41 min |
8h 45 min |
No data |
| Motorola Edge 20 Lite |
11h 3 min |
12h 49 min |
7h 36 min |
| Motorola Moto G60s |
8h 46 min |
No data |
No data |
| Motorola Defy (2021) |
No data |
No data |
No data |
| Motorola Moto G100 |
8h 28 min |
No data |
No data |
| Motorola Moto G50 |
11h 25 min |
No data |
No data |
| Motorola edge+ |
9h 48 min |
No data |
No data |
| Motorola edge |
10h 29 min |
No data |
No data |
| Motorola Moto G8 Power |
8h 55 min |
No data |
No data |
| Motorola Moto G8 |
9h 14 min |
No data |
No data |
| Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite |
11h 24 min |
No data |
No data |
| Motorola Moto G8 Plus |
7h 8 min |
No data |
No data |
Motorola phones are known to offer excellent value for the money and some of them also feature incredible battery life.
Sony phones
| Video Streaming Higher is better | Web Browsing (hours) Higher is better | 3D Gaming (hours) Higher is better | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Xperia 1 IV |
6h 32 min |
10h 42 min |
5h 36 min |
| Sony Xperia 10 IV |
17h 28 min |
21h 20 min |
10h 43 min |
| Sony Xperia PRO-I |
No data |
7h 20 min |
6h 13 min |
| Sony Xperia 1 III |
6h 5 min |
9h 4 min |
7h 2 min |
| Sony Xperia 5 III |
11h 26 min |
10h 16 min |
6h 36 min |
| Sony Xperia 10 III |
11h 33 min |
14h 40 min |
11h 2 min |
| Sony Xperia 1 II |
8h 59 min |
8h 40 min |
7h 51 min |
| Sony Xperia 5 II |
9h 8 min |
9h 39 min |
4h 45 min |
| Sony Xperia 10 II |
10h 58 min |
No data |
No data |
Sony has focused its efforts on the Xperia line, where it brings camera innovation and tries to outdo market leaders Samsung and Apple.
Xiaomi phones
| Video Streaming Higher is better | Web Browsing (hours) Higher is better | 3D Gaming (hours) Higher is better | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xiaomi 12 Pro |
9h 9 min |
No data |
7h 40 min |
| Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
8h 7 min |
8h 58 min |
9h 9 min |
| Xiaomi 11T Pro |
No data |
13h 26 min |
11h 15 min |
| Xiaomi Mi 11 |
6h 38 min |
9h 40 min |
7h 33 min |
| Xiaomi Mi 11i |
9h 23 min |
10h 38 min |
No data |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G |
20h 28 min |
No data |
9h 50 min |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G |
12h 17 min |
No data |
12h 36 min |
After Huawei was banned from using Android and Google Services, and then after LG exited the market in 2021, Xiaomi has emerged as the quickest growing company, even surpassing Apple as the second largest phone maker and aiming to sell more phones than Samsung in the future.
Asus phones
| Video Streaming Higher is better | Web Browsing (hours) Higher is better | 3D Gaming (hours) Higher is better | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asus ZenFone 8 Flip |
8h 18 min |
No data |
No data |
| Asus ZenFone 8 |
11h 23 min |
No data |
No data |
| Asus ROG Phone 5 |
13h 2 min |
No data |
No data |
| Asus ROG Phone 3 |
10h 41 min |
No data |
No data |
| Asus ZenFone 7 Pro |
14h 28 min |
No data |
No data |
Asus has always tried making something different, something that stands out. Whether it is its Zenfone series or the gaming ROG phones, it definitely achieves that.
LG phones
| Video Streaming Higher is better | Web Browsing (hours) Higher is better | 3D Gaming (hours) Higher is better | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LG Velvet |
8h 35 min |
No data |
No data |
| LG Wing |
8h 41 min |
No data |
No data |
| LG V60 ThinQ |
No data |
No data |
No data |
LG has decided to quit the smartphone market in early 2021, so it is no longer making new phones.
Budget phones
| Video Streaming Higher is better | Web Browsing (hours) Higher is better | 3D Gaming (hours) Higher is better | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
7h 45 min |
15h 45 min |
5h 28 min |
| Samsung Galaxy A33 5G |
8h 18 min |
15h 26 min |
7h |
| Samsung Galaxy A72 |
9h 19 min |
13h 42 min |
7h 51 min |
| Samsung Galaxy A71 |
11h 38 min |
11h 32 min |
12h 46 min |
| Samsung Galaxy A52 |
8h 30 min |
12h 36 min |
No data |
| Samsung Galaxy A51 |
8h 35 min |
11h 35 min |
6h 40 min |
| Samsung Galaxy A32 5G |
11h 26 min |
18h 45 min |
10h 32 min |
| Apple iPhone SE (2022) |
4h 28 min |
11h 53 min |
4h 28 min |
| Apple iPhone SE (2020) |
4h 45 min |
9h 5 min |
4h 59 min |
| Google Pixel 5a |
10h 46 min |
15h 6 min |
10h 46 min |
| Google Pixel 4a |
6h 48 min |
9h 27 min |
4h 51 min |
| Google Pixel 4a 5G |
No data |
No data |
No data |
| Motorola Moto G Stylus |
7h 20 min |
No data |
No data |
| Motorola Moto G8 Power |
8h 55 min |
No data |
No data |
| Motorola Moto G8 |
9h 14 min |
No data |
No data |
| Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite |
11h 24 min |
No data |
No data |
| Motorola Moto G8 Plus |
7h 8 min |
No data |
No data |
| Nokia 5.3 |
9h 47 min |
No data |
No data |
| Nokia 7.2 |
7h 29 min |
No data |
No data |
| Nokia 6.2 |
7h 51 min |
No data |
No data |
Foldable phones
| Video Streaming Higher is better | Web Browsing (hours) Higher is better | 3D Gaming (hours) Higher is better | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 |
6h 58 min |
8h 15 min |
5h 20 min |
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 |
7h 10 min |
10h 13 min |
7h 32 min |
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 |
7h 10 min |
6h 43 min |
5h 12 min |
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip |
6h 40 min |
8h 26 min |
7h 46 min |
Foldable phones are trying to make a dent in the smartphone space, and we have benchmarked the most popular models. Note that we are running our benchmarks on the main screen only.
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