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What smartphone battery has long lifespan?

  • 16-12-2017 5:14am
    #1
    jcorr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 232 ✭✭


    Hi all. I have an old samsung galaxy s4 mini. The battery has never really held charge even when it was new or after calibration.

    I want to get a new one. I just need to use whatsapp and few other messaging apps. So it doesn't have to have a big screen

    Any recommendations?


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  • #2
    monty_python
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,683 ✭✭✭monty_python


    I have a OnePlus 5 and the battery is great. I can very easily get a full day with heavy use and it charges very fast.
    Nice and cheap too compared to other phones of the same spec


  • #3
    Outlaw Pete
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,423 ✭✭✭✭Outlaw Pete


    jcorr wrote: »
    Any recommendations?

    Yes, get one of these.


  • #4
    Canis Lupus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,893 ✭✭✭Canis Lupus


    Redmi Note 3 Pro has a 4050mAh battery and even now around 2 years ons I still get a comfortable 2 days out of it before needing to charge it's still perfectly fast and cheap as chips. I believe the Redmi Note 4 has a similar battery size. Obviously being a Chinese phone check the bands work for you.


  • #5
    drdeadlift
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,189 ✭✭✭drdeadlift


    Have used the Samsung A5 for personal and work.It has an excellent battery even when using multiple apps for work (maps,gps,custom apps)

    Gave the phone to my other half after she broke her own phone,I'm down to a galaxy a3 white has a shte battery..


  • #6
    Mister Vain
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,162 ✭✭✭Mister Vain


    A5 is fairly good alright. Then again I don't use that many apps.


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  • #7
    RocketRaccoon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,567 ✭✭✭RocketRaccoon


    Have a look at the Chinese android phones, they'll have the best battery. If I remember right, there was one called a Ulefone Power a few years back that had a ridiculous battery.


  • #8
    Discodog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,945 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    Take a look here:
    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057810034

    Superb phone, exceptional battery life, respected manufacturer & cheap.


  • #9
    McMurphy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,365 ✭✭✭✭McMurphy


    jcorr wrote: »

    Any recommendations?

    Yeah.

    Post query in android forum if you want serious and informed responses.


  • #10
    First_October
    Registered Users Posts: 70 ✭✭First_October


    Lenovo P2. Three days without a charge on normal use! Battery is 5100 mAh.


  • #11
    smilerf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,603 ✭✭✭smilerf


    RocketRaccoon wrote: »
    Have a look at the Chinese android phones, they'll have the best battery. If I remember right, there was one called a Ulefone Power a few years back that had a ridiculous battery.
    this is a slight misconception. Most Chinese pphones are powered by the more power hungry Mediatek processor rather than the more efficient Snapdragon so in reality a Snapdragon phone with a 4000 battery is better than a mediatek of 6000


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  • #12
    Buford T. Justice XIX
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,633 ✭✭✭✭Buford T. Justice XIX


    Mod note: Moved from AH to the mobiles forum. Please note before you post that the new forum may have different rules.

    Thanks,

    Buford T. Justice.


  • #13
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    best_phone_battery_life_2017.jpg


  • #14
    drunkmonkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,576 ✭✭✭✭drunkmonkey


    I've been using the Razer phone since it came out, monster of a battery that charges in no time, previous phone was an iPhone 7 plus and this blows it out of the water.
    The 120hz refresh rate on the screen makes every other phone feel old and it doesn't kill the battery. It's the most underrated phone of the year.


  • #15
    drunkmonkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,576 ✭✭✭✭drunkmonkey


    biko wrote: »
    best_phone_battery_life_2017.jpg

    I'm calling shenanigans on that pole the razer isn't even listed.


  • #16
    Clareman
    Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 24,014 Mod ✭✭✭✭Clareman


    biko wrote: »
    best_phone_battery_life_2017.jpg

    How the f**k could the Note 7 be near the top of the list for battery anything when the f**king thing used to explode because of the battery


  • #17
    Canis Lupus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,893 ✭✭✭Canis Lupus


    Also strange how they don't list the redmis


  • #18
    rn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,088 ✭✭✭rn


    JFYI. I have a Xiaomi mi max 2 for about a month now. It's a phablet with a 5300mAh battery. I get almost 6 days (yes, days) between charges. I use the phone for about 30-60 mins of calls per day and about 2-4 hours of online courses/videos per week. I use it regularly every day for work email and browsing the web. All over a 4G connection. Best I was getting on a smart phone, on same usage pattern before was ~30hours between charges (One plus 2), but most days I was charging every evening.

    Excellent battery, excellent screen. Dual sim. Fantastic price.

    The major drawback of this device is the physical size of the device - it's massive, so it takes getting used to. It's not a premium device, so if you have demanding app requirements then it's not for you.


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