What is the best Samsung phone for my phone battery needs?
Discover your ideal phone battery life and the best Samsung phone for your usage.
How long will my Samsung phone battery last?
Screen measurements for smartphones are calculated by measuring diagonally from the upper left-hand corner of the screen to the lower right-hand corner.1 These measurements are expressed in inches. Larger screen phones are typically said to be 6.5-inches or above, such as the innovative Galazy Z Flip5 with its 6.7-inch main display. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra2 boasts an impressive 6.8-inch display, or go even bigger with the Galaxy Z Fold5 7.6-inch3 Infinity Flex display when unfolded for immersive streaming and gaming.
What affects your phone battery life?
Smartphone battery life is affected by many factors including your phone usage, age and temperature. Above all, what affects how long your battery can last the most is your battery capacity. When it comes to having the best phnoe battery life, size matters. Not all smartphones have the same size battery, or the same charging capabilities. If you want the phone with the longest battery life, look for smartphones with the most mAh like the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy A54 5G, and the Galazy Z Fold5. The more mAh a mobile phone has, the longer a phone can last between charges.
What is mAh?
mAh means "milliampere hour" which refers to the amount of charge a mobile phone battery is able to deliver. Each of our phones has an mAh value assigned, which is calculated based on average usage. This can be used to estimate the number of hours of battery life. However, it is important to note that how long your phone battery can last will vary based on how you use your phone.
How much does screen brightness affect battery life?
Setting your screen brightness at maximum brightness will of course require more battery power compared to minimum brightness. So turning your screen brightness down is one way to reduce your battery consumption.
As a rule of thumb, smartphones with larger screens like the Galaxy Z Fold5 also require more power to light up the display as they have more surface area. Models with higher resolutions arnd higher refresh rates will also require extra processing power. For example, having a 120Hz display means it will refresh twice as often as the standard 60Hz display. This requires additional processing power and therefore battery life.
How do cameras affect phone battery life?
Phone cameras take a lot of processing power, as they are an additional piece of hardware that your phone battery needs to support. If you use your phone camera often, whether that's taking selfies, or recording videos, it will place a demand on your phone battery. This is especially true for smartphones with pro-grade camera capabilities, such as recording in 8K resolution, as these are much more battery intensive.
If you're looking for pro-grade cameras, 8K video resolution and revolutionary night mode photography, look no further than the latest Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. Don't worry about the battery draining fast, as the Galaxy S23 Ultra comes with a whopping 5000mAh battery that can last day and night.
What Samsung phone has the best battery life?
Your ideal Samsung phone will depend on your usage. If you play mobile games or like taking high-quality photos or videos, look for phones with bigger batteries and fast charging capabilities like the Samsung S23 Ultra, Galaxy A54 5G, and Galaxy Z Fold5.
Why is my phone battery draining so fast?
How long your battery can last depends on how you use your phone. The main thing to note is that smartphone battery life usually gets shorter over time. If you open many applications at once your battery is also likely to run out faster even if you are not actively using them. The applications can still consume battery power in the background, so it's best to close any apps once you've stopped using them. Your battery also drains much faster when your phone's temperature is high.
How to share battery on Samsung
Left your charger at home? Wireless Powershare1 allows you to charge your phone using another Qi-enabled device. Even better, you can now charge two devices simultaneously with a single charger.
Wireless PowerShare is limited to smartphones with Qi wireless charging. You can find a list of Samsung Qi-enabled devices below:
- Galaxy S23, S23+ & S23 Ultra
- Galaxy S22, S22+ & S22 Ultra
- Galaxy S21 FE 5G
- Galaxy Z Fold3, Fold4 & Fold5
Which Samsung earbuds are best for battery life?
Samsung's range of Galaxy earbuds are designed to keep up with everyday use, with a long lasting battery that keeps up with you throughout the day. The latest Galaxy Buds2 Pro gives you up to 5 hours of continuous playtime and up to 18 hours of battery when sitting in the charging case, 3 hours longer than its predecessor, the Galaxy Buds2. You can even give the Galaxy Buds2 Pro an extra 150 minutes of playtime by placing them in the charging case for just 10 minutes.
Need a phone that can power up quickly?
The Galaxy S23, Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5 are compatible with 25 Watt Super Fast Charging,* meaning you can get back to using your phone in a flash. If that's still not fast enough, you can charge even quicker with 45W Super Fast Charging capabilities, compatible with the latest Galaxy S23 Ultra & Galaxy S23+.
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1Limited to Samsung or other brand smartphones with Qi wireless charging. If battery power is lower than 30% Wireless PowerShare may not function. May not work with certain accessories, covers, other brand devices or some Samsung wearables. May affect call reception or data services, depending on your network environment.
*25W Power Adapter, 45W Power Adapter and data cable sold separately. Using the original Samsung 45W Power Adapter and data cable is recommended for Galaxy S22+ & Galaxy S22 Ultra. Using the original Samsung 25W Power Adapter and data cable is recommended for Galaxy S22 & Galaxy Z Fold3 5G.