Rating of the TOP 13 smartphones with a powerful battery in 2021. Overview and characteristics of the best models

Smartphones with a powerful battery - the pros and cons of such devices. Review and rating of the best models with a capacious battery.

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Rating of the TOP 13 best smartphones with a powerful battery

Place	Model	Price
The best devices in terms of price-quality ratio
#1	Xiaomi Redmi 9 4/64GB (NFC)
#2	Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 6/64GB
#3	Samsung Galaxy A71 6/128GB
#4	Realme 6S 6/128GB
#5	HUAWEI P40 Lite 6/128GB
Budget models
#1	Xiaomi Redmi 9A
#2	Xiaomi Redmi 9C 3/64GB (NFC)
#3	Samsung Galaxy M01
Premium devices with a good camera and battery
#1	OnePlus 8 8/128GB
#2	Samsung Galaxy Note 10 8/256GB
#3	OnePlus Nord 8/128GB
#4	Huawei P40
#5	Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro 6/128GB

Pros and cons of smartphones with a powerful battery

Even budget smartphones today can last on a single charge for almost a day in active mode and from several days to a week in standby mode.

Note! The presence in the phone of a rechargeable battery with a capacity of 1500-2000 mAh automatically classifies such a device as a low-power and inconvenient device to use.

Smartphones with a battery capacity of 3500 mAh and above have a number of advantages:

autonomy.
Large capacity enough for a whole day of calls, Internet surfing, listening to music and other tasks;
powerful screen.
The high-capacity accumulator gives the chance to use big displays with the most modern technologies;
performance.
A capacious battery helps the processor to more effectively cope with multitasking and resource-intensive programs.

However, phones with a large battery have some limitations:

dimensions - impressive, mainly thickness;
the weight - A 200-gram device can hardly be called light;
price - The production of a heavy-duty battery cannot be cheap.

The best devices in terms of price-quality ratio

Note! Chinese brands are now trendsetters here as well.

Phones of this group equipped with excellent processors, screens, cameras and powerful batteries.

Rating of TOP-5 models with a large battery in terms of price and quality.

Xiaomi Redmi 9 4/64GB (NFC)

The battery of the Xiaomi Redmi 9 phone, thanks to its large capacity, will allow you to use the device all day without recharging, even when running resource-intensive applications.

The device also boasts an eight-core processor, a decent amount of RAM, an NFC module, a fingerprint sensor and face recognition technology.

The phone is equipped with a modern frameless display with protective glass.

Four main cameras and one front module allow you to take regular photos, panoramic or macro shots, impressive portraits with a blurred background.

Specifications:

display - IPS, 6.53?, 2340? 1080;
4 main cameras (13, 8, 5, 2 MP), front - 8 MP;
processor (CPU) - MediaTek Helio G80;
video processor (GPU) - Mali-G52 MC2;
built-in memory - 64 GB, RAM - 4 GB;
battery - 5020 mAh;
weight - 198 g.

Advantages

inexpensive model;
powerful battery;
the presence of NFC;
film on the screen from the factory;
there is a case included.

Flaws

non-removable applications from Google;
no light indicator of calls, reminders;
factory film of low quality.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 6/64GB

The stylish smartphone Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro is equipped with a high-capacity battery, which means long work without recharging even in complex multi-window mode.

Its large screen is distinguished by excellent brightness, realistic colors and wide viewing angles.

A quad camera located on the rear panel and a mono-front camera make it possible to replenish user photo and video archives with interesting pictures and videos.

Proper performance is supported by a processor from Qualcomm, an Adreno video graphics module and 6 gigabytes of RAM.

Specifications:

display - IPS, 6.67?, 2400? 1080;
4 main cameras (64, 8, 5, 2 MP), front - 16 MP;
CPU - Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G;
GPU - Adreno 618;
built-in memory - 64 GB, operational - 6 GB;
battery - 5020 mAh;
weight - 209 g.

Advantages

democratic price;
excellent high resolution screen;
overall performance at altitude;
good autonomy thanks to a powerful battery;
decent main cameras.

Flaws

the phone is big and heavy;
quiet sound of the built-in speakers;
low maximum screen brightness.

Samsung Galaxy A71 6/128GB

The high-capacity rechargeable battery of the Samsung Galaxy A71 guarantees long autonomous operation of the device without the need to connect to a power source.

This smartphone has a unique design with a dynamic pattern on the back that highlights the user's personality.

The front panel is a frameless screen made using advanced technology.

The model is equipped with a module of five cameras that allow you to capture and then process landscapes, night scenes, moments of sporting events through built-in filters.

Specifications:

display - AMOLED, 6.7?, 2400? 1080;
4 main cameras (64, 12, 5, 5 MP), front - 32 MP;
CPU - Qualcomm Snapdragon 730;
GPU - Adreno 618;
built-in memory - 128 GB, RAM - 6 GB;
battery - 4500 mAh;
weight - 179 g.

Advantages

AMOLED matrix with deep blacks;
capacious battery, fast charging;
excellent communication;
good speaker sound.

Flaws

poor quality of body materials;
poor sound of the bundled headset;
thoughtful fingerprint scanner.

Realme 6S 6/128GB

The powerful battery of the Realme 6S model can easily cope with the load in the form of an octa-core processor and a powerful graphics module and does not require recharging after a couple of hours of active work.

The software and hardware tools implemented in the phone will support the performance and stability of the device at the required level, analyze the state of the latter, optimally allocating resources.

For visual perception, the display is responsible here, occupying 90.5% of the actual area of the entire frontal surface.

Its high refresh rate will allow you to enjoy smooth gaming and watching videos.

Specifications:

display - IPS, 6.5?, 2400? 1080;
4 main cameras (48, 8, 8, 2 MP), front - 16 MP;
CPU - MediaTek Helio G90T;
GPU - Mali-G76 MC4;
built-in memory - 128 GB, RAM - 6 GB;
battery - 4300 mAh;
weight - 191 g.

Advantages

a large amount of internal and RAM;
powerful processor;
display frequency 90 Hz;
large battery capacity.

Flaws

poor reception, sometimes loses connection;
"soapy" front camera;
not the best build quality.

HUAWEI P40 Lite 6/128GB

The HUAWEI P40 Lite smartphone, thanks to its impressive battery endurance, can easily cope with modern games, graphic editors and other applications.

Super Charge technology will allow you to replenish energy in just a matter of minutes.

A quad camera with excellent performance will make it possible to shoot at any time of the day or night.

The eight-core processor and a large amount of RAM will support performance and save the user from brakes and lags.

The display of this smartphone is almost completely devoid of frames.

Specifications:

display - LTPS IPS, 6.4?, 2310? 1080;
4 main cameras (48, 8, 2, 2 MP), front - 8 MP;
CPU - HiSilicon Kirin 810;
GPU - Mali-G52;
built-in memory - 128 GB, RAM - 6 GB;
battery - 4500 mAh;
weight - 183 g.

Advantages

speed and smoothness of work;
great design;
excellent camera;
no bangs or drops in the middle of the screen;
smart fingerprint sensor;
level autonomy.

Flaws

lack of Google applications (for someone it may be an advantage);
lack of stabilization in the camera;
EMUI shell for an amateur.

Budget models

In this segment, devices of the budget price category are presented.

Keep in mind! You should not expect exorbitant performance from them. However, the batteries here are quite good.

The best inexpensive models with a powerful battery today.

Xiaomi Redmi 9A

Despite the budget configuration, the Redmi 9A model has a very powerful battery, the capacity of which will allow you to do without an outlet or power bank for a long time.

The frameless display with HD resolution occupies almost the entire front panel.

The main and front cameras allow you to take pictures of a decent level, take selfies, which can then be posted on social networks.

The device is able to identify its owner by the face. This login option is convenient, fast and secure.

Specifications:

display - IPS, 6.53?, 1600? 720;
main camera 13 MP, front - 5 MP;
CPU - MediaTek Helio G25;
GPU - PowerVR GE8320;
built-in memory - 32 GB, RAM - 2 GB;
battery - 5000 mAh;
weight - 194 g.

Advantages

high-quality screen;
good camera (especially for daytime shooting);
battery with a charge for 3 days with low activity;
large screen size.

Flaws

not the friendliest menu;
only 2 GB of RAM.

Xiaomi Redmi 9C 3/64GB (NFC)

The Redmi 9C device implements the most advanced technological solutions and has a battery with amazing autonomy for phones of this class.

In fact, the entire front surface of the device is a display based on IPS technology.

The high resolution of the screen allows you to enjoy a bright, detailed picture with a realistic color gamut.

The rear panel is equipped with a dual rear camera with a main module and a macro lens.

The phone is equipped with a fingerprint scanner and a contactless payment chip.

Specifications:

display - IPS, 6.53?, 1600? 720;
2 main cameras (13.2 MP), front - 5 MP;
CPU - MediaTek Helio G35;
GPU - PowerVR GE8320;
built-in memory - 64 GB, operational - 3 GB;
battery - 5000 mAh;
weight - 196 g.

Advantages

high build quality;
fast work of applications;
capacious battery;
large, bright screen;
there is an NFC module.

Flaws

no notification indicator;
unimportant cameras (especially the front camera);
It's hard to find the right cover.

Samsung Galaxy M01

The battery in the Samsung Galaxy M01 has a remarkable capacity, which ensures that there is no risk of a low discharge at the most crucial moment.

This phone is the best choice for users who do not want to overpay and lose quality.

In addition to the high battery capacity, the device boasts a dual main and single-module front cameras, a powerful processor, an impressive amount (for a budget model) of RAM and built-in memory.

In general, the smartphone allows you to solve all the main tasks offline.

Specifications:

display - PLS, 5.7?, 1520? 720;
2 main cameras (13.2 MP), front - 5 MP;
CPU - Qualcomm Snapdragon 439;
GPU - Adreno 505;
built-in memory - 32 GB, operational - 3 GB;
battery - 4000 mAh;
weight - 168 g.

Advantages

compactness;
good speed;
holds a charge for a long time;
bright screen;
comfortable in using.

Flaws

unstable rear panel coating;
mediocre photo quality.

Premium devices with a good camera and battery

It is worth noting! Flagship devices are distinguished by the use of the most advanced solutions in them, both in terms of charge power and the presence of high-quality cameras.

They are are the embodiment of the latest achievements of the world's leading brands in the field of performance, functionality and autonomy.

Rating of premium phones with a good camera and battery based on customer reviews and ratings.

OnePlus 8 8/128GB

Thanks to its large battery, the OnePlus 8 mobile device will allow you to stay connected, surf the Internet, play games, work, take photos and videos throughout the day.

This model is the first among smartphones in its line to receive full protection of the case against water in accordance with the IP68 standard.

In addition, the flagship is equipped with a high-quality display with curves on the sides and one of the thinnest frames in its niche.

The device has support for wireless charging and 5G networks, as well as a high-quality camera.

Specifications:

display - AMOLED, 6.55?, 2400? 1080;
3 main cameras (48, 2, 16 MP), front - 16 MP;
CPU - Qualcomm Snapdragon 865;
GPU - Adreno 650;
built-in memory - 128 GB, RAM - 8 GB;
battery - 4300 mAh;
weight - 180 g.

Advantages

excellent screen with a frequency of 90 Hz;
cool design;
top-level filling;
large capacious battery;
case included;
availability of 5G.

Flaws

high price;
there is no official sale in the Russian Federation.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 8/256GB

The Galaxy Note 10 model is powered by a powerful battery and supports the fast charging option, which allows you to ensure uninterrupted operation of the device throughout the day in just half an hour.

The compact but powerful gadget is equipped with a bezel-less display with an almost imperceptible front monocamera cutout.

The rear camera consists of three modules that allow you to take pictures of any genre.

Modern technologies improve usability - this is the transfer of images to the big screen, synchronization with the mouse and keyboard over the air, support for the stylus and much more.

Specifications:

display - AMOLED, 6.3?, 2280? 1080;
3 main cameras (12, 16, 12 MP), front - 10 MP;
CPU - Exynos 9825;
GPU - Mali-G76MP12;
built-in memory - 256 GB, operational - 8 GB;
battery - 3500 mAh;
weight - 168 g.

Advantages

decent battery;
huge display;
fingerprint scanner in the screen;
all cameras with optical stabilization;
huge amount of memory.

Flaws

factory sticker on the back;
heating during operation;
no oleophobic coating on the back.

OnePlus Nord 8/128GB

One of the important advantages of OnePlus Nord is a capacious battery, which makes the device independent of mains power sources for a record long period of time.

To charge the battery and connect to a PC, the phone has a USB-C connector.

The front and back panels are covered with protective glass Gorilla Glass 5, the frame is made of plastic.

In general, the design is fully consistent with the premium level. With a screen diagonal of 6.44? smartphone does not seem unnecessarily bulky.

The built-in NFC module allows you to quickly make contactless payments.

Specifications:

display - AMOLED, 6.44?, 2400? 1080;
4 main cameras (48, 8, 5, 2 MP), front - 32 MP;
CPU - Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G 5G;
GPU - Adreno 620;
built-in memory - 128 GB, RAM - 8 GB;
battery - 4115 mAh;
weight - 184 g.

Advantages

large screen size;
amazing overall performance;
excellent camera;
good autonomy.

Flaws

there is no mini-jack for headphones;
plastic body frame;
the price is high.

Huawei P40

The junior flagship model P40 from Huawei has "adult" hardware, powerful software support and a remarkable capacity of a non-removable battery.

The configuration of the device includes three main and one front camera, a powerful processor, a high-quality display, a housing protected in accordance with the IP53 standard, and an ultra-modern 5G module.

The screen refresh rate is 90 Hz. The flagship supports fast charging, Wi-Fi networks of the 6th version.

Unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately) it lacks Google services.

Specifications:

display - OLED, 6.1?, 2340? 1080;
3 main cameras (50, 16, 8 MP), front - 32 MP;
CPU - HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G;
GPU - Mali-G76 MP16;
built-in memory - 128 GB, RAM - 8 GB;
battery - 3800 mAh;
weight - 175 g.

Advantages

stylish design;
cool display with low PWM;
fast fingerprint scanner;
top level cameras;
high-quality sound recording;
good autonomy.

Flaws

no Google services;
screen 60 Hz;
no wireless charging.

Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro 6/128GB

The battery of the flagship smartphone Poco F2 Pro is designed to maintain the autonomy of the device for a long time and prevent drawdowns when running resource-intensive programs.

The model from Xiaomi is a relatively affordable premium device.

Especially when you consider its filling - one of the most powerful processors, a gaming graphics card, an enlarged evaporation chamber for effective cooling, a magnificent screen with a huge diagonal without frames and cutouts.

The front camera here is a retractable module, the main quad camera is equipped with lenses for all occasions.

Among other things, the smartphone is equipped with an advanced chip for connecting to 5G mobile networks.

Specifications:

display - AMOLED, 6.67?, 2400? 1080;
4 main cameras (64, 13, 5, 2 MP), front - 20 MP;
CPU - Qualcomm Snapdragon 865;
GPU - Adreno 650;
built-in memory - 128 GB, RAM - 6 GB;
battery - 4700 mAh;
weight - 219 g.

Advantages

high performance;
narrow-frame display without cutouts and holes;
very fast charging;
excellent photo opportunities;
long battery life.

Flaws

decent price tag;
case heats up during operation.

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Conclusion

In fact, retailers you can find a huge number of other smartphones with equally powerful batteries.

The review presented only the best representatives with the following leaders:

extremely high quality and relatively inexpensive Xiaomi Redmi 9 Pro;
super autonomous budget model Samsung Galaxy M01;
premium device with top-end hardware Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro.

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