Smartphones that come with more complex processors and larger screens are extensively integrating diverse functionality, which requires more power, thus increasing the pressure on the battery lifetime, says an article on Mental Floss. In addition, due to the competition amongst smartphone companies to make phones thinner, the batteries are getting smaller too.
Best Mobile Phones with the Longest Battery Time
However, the good news is that technology has become smart enough to utilize higher mAh (Milli-Ampere Hour) batteries even in the thinnest phones, ensuring longer-lasting battery life. Here’s a look at the best smartphones available in India with longer battery life.
Intex Aqua Y2 Power: (20 Hours Talk Time)
Popular as the latest Ultra Cheap smartphone, Intex Aqua Y2 Power also has one of the longest battery lives anyone would like to buy. The device has a 2900 mAH battery capacity, an excellent choice for people looking for long battery life in a Dual Sim smartphone.
Asus Zenfone Max (5000 mAH Battery, 4G Phone): (33 Hours Talk Time)
Powered by the Qualcomm Octa-core Snapdragon 615 and coupled with 2 Gb ram/3 GB ram and 32 GB inbuilt storage, Asus Zenfone Max, with a 5.5 inch screen size has a 5000 mAH battery that lets the phone sail for 2 days with needing a charge. (Source – FoneArena)
Lenovo P2: (27 hours Talk time)
Launched by Lenovo in the Indian market in January 2017 and exclusive to Flipkart, Lenovo P2, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC clocked at 2.0 GHz, has a monster 5100 mAh battery, just like its predecessor, the P1. The battery, weighing 177 grams, is a non-removable Li-ion battery.
Xiaomi Redmi 3S: (14 Hours Talk Time)
Packed with quite a large 4100 mAH Li-polymer battery that easily last all day with 4G usage, Xiaomi Redmi 3S could be an obvious choice for regular internet surfers. This Dual Sim smartphone offers 4G LTE connectivity, along with the native support for 3G/2G/WIFI.
Motorola Moto E3 Power: (15 Hours Talk Time)
Designed familiarly like the Moto G4 series, the Motorola Moto E3 Power comes with a 5.0 Inch HD display. However, its battery life, with a 3500 mAH battery capacity, has to be the highlight of this device, along with the presence of 4G LTE, VOLTE support and Android Marshmallow OS.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4: (48 Hours Talk Time)
Available at an affordable price, Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is an amazing smartphone for its price, mainly due to the availability of very large battery backup, with 4150 mAH battery capacity and fast charging feature. A single charge can easily keep the phone going for 1 to 2 days.
Gionee Marathon M5 Plus: (21 Hours Talk Time)
Powered by the Octa-Core MediaTek MT6753 64-Bit Processor clocked at 1.3 Ghz, Gionee Marathon M5 Plus has a massive 6 Inch FHD AMOLED Touch Screen Display with 2.5 D Arc Glass. It might feel expensive at first, but with the impressive battery capacity of 5020 mAH, where a single charge easily survives for 2 days, the price seems totally worth the investment.
Samsung S7 Edge: (24 Hours Talk Time)
This gorgeous device will make you rethink what a phone can do. Samsung S7 Edge’s impressive 3600mAH battery is a good call too. Its curved OLED Quad HD display only enhances the look.
Micromax Canvas Juice 3: (14 Hours Talk Time)
You get a 4000 mAh battery, combined with Android Lollipop’s ART engine in the Micromax Canvas Juice 3, which surprisingly, in a single charge, can give a standby backup of almost 3 days.
Lenovo K6 Power: (50 Hours Talk Time)
This one was launched in the Indian market in November 2016 for Rs. 9,999. You get a non-removable Li-Po 4000 mAh battery in this handset.
So, there you have it. All the best mobile phones in India with the longest battery life. If you’re into talking long times on the phone, these are the best mobile phones money can buy you today.
How to verify mobile phone talk times mentioned above
I’ve used multiple sources including Fonearena.com (They do an amazing job of reviewing and putting mobile phones to test), NDTV Gadgets and user reviews from Amazon and Flipkart (to verify actual performance v/s company claim).
I basically, did a lot of research before coming up with this list. It should save you a lot of time in your research and help you make your research and shopping experience easier! Let me know if you have any questions.
What mobile phone would you recommend for long batter talking time?
Well, all the ten phones mentioned above are great choices. But my personal favorite among them would be the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 with almost 2 days talk time (Fonearena reports 17 hours). It has gotten amazing reviews from all over (example) and comes at a good balance with price and features. If you are looking for other mobile phones, check out other articles I have here.
Which mobile phone offers long battery life and maximum talk time?
All of the above mentioned mobile phones offer very long battery life and talk time. If used properly, they can last really long.
Tips to get maximum batter standby time on mobile phones
- Don’t install lot of apps.
- Keep closing apps when not in use.
- Use video and camera only when needed.
- Keep closing tabs on browsers after using.
All the best! If you have any questions, feel free to ask in comments.
