The best battery life phones in 2026 now pack 7,000–10,000mAh cells and last over 35 hours on a single charge. You'll find which ones actually deliver on their promises — and a few surprises that ...

To ensure accurate and fair comparisons, all devices were subjected to identical testing conditions. Each smartphone was set to the same brightness level, connected to Wi-Fi, and operated without SIM ...

I took some of the latest phones with the largest batteries and ran a series of endurance tests: the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max beats all. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice ...

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Your phone's battery is measured in mAh, or milliampere-hours. In 2026, the standard for most phones is 5,000 mAh. How you use your phone matters more to the battery's longevity. After the camera, ...

As Director of Content, Hardware, I lead CNET's team of journalists and editors, covering news and testing on smartphones, laptops, wireless carriers, AI, and pretty much anything with a battery. I’ve ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Google launched the Pixel 10 Pro along with other Google Pixel 10 series devices in mid-2025. The Pixel 10 Pro is a solid phone that offers an ...

What’s motivating smartphone owners to consider upgrading hasn’t changed much over the years. With Apple’s event just days away, here’s what US adults are looking for in a smartphone and how it may be ...

Smartphones with 4,500mAh to 5,500mAh batteries are already common in the premium segment, while most smartphones built and advertised to be used by power users don’t have a battery capacity that can ...

How long your smartphone lasts on a full charge is important, especially if you know you're going to be away from a charger for a while. Despite massive improvements in battery technology, one of the ...

Google launched the Pixel 10 Pro along with other Google Pixel 10 series devices in mid-2025. The Pixel 10 Pro is a solid phone that offers an excellent camera, enough performance for everyday use, ...