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A long battery life is one of the most important features of a cell phone. Even if you use your smartphone heavily, a good battery should last at least the whole day.
Since 2018, Stiftung Warentest has tested 420 cell phones. The consumer organization’s experts discovered that there is a smartphone with an almost perfect battery. This is currently the Moto G23 model from Motorola*, which received the top grade of 1.0 in the test.
Two alternatives with very good batteries are the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra* and the Nothing Phone (2)*. Although their batteries were only rated 1.3, the two cell phones performed better overall
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This situation makes all cell phone users sweat: the battery is only at five percent and the nearest power outlet is miles away. Or you forgot the charging cable at home and there are still a lot of calls in your calendar. That’s exactly why a long battery life is one of the most important things you should consider when buying a smartphone. After all, what good are features like speed or a good camera if the battery is constantly empty?
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But which cell phone has the longest battery life? Stiftung Warentest provides the answer to this question. The consumer organization has tested 420 cell phones since 2018. The best of them were most recently presented in the December issue (2023) of “Test” magazine. The battery life of the smartphones was also checked as part of the tests. A relatively unknown model from the Motorola brand performed best: the Motorola Moto G23. In the battery category it received the top grade of 1.0 (corresponding to the quality rating “very good”). For comparison: Premium cell phones such as the iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra only achieved grades of 1.7 (iPhone 15 Pro Max) and 1.3 (Galaxy S23 Ultra) in this test category. What you should know about the runtime miracle?
The Motorola Moto G23* has a battery life of up to 46.5 hours. It only takes around 80 minutes to charge. This is even faster with the quick charging function. All of this is thanks to its 5000 milliamp hour battery, which unfortunately cannot be charged wirelessly. With a little skill, the battery can even be changed independently by the user if necessary. However, the following applies: Newbies are still better off getting help from professionals.
Apart from the battery, however, the G23 disappoints. Its basic functions, camera and display were only rated “satisfactory”. At least the handling and stability of the cell phone were still good. We have therefore listed two cell phones with very good batteries that performed better overall.
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If the battery is the most important purchase criterion, the Motorola Moto G23 remains the best choice. But if the performance, camera and display don’t disappoint, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra* and the Nothing Phone (2)* could be better alternatives. The two cell phones have very good batteries and also score points in other test categories. However, they cost significantly more than the Motorola cell phone.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra* has a battery life of up to 45 hours. It only takes around 90 minutes of charging time, which can be shortened even further with the Power Delivery 3.0 fast charging function. The 5000 milliamp hour battery can also be charged wirelessly. Thanks to the new, more repair-friendly design, the battery can even be changed independently, although this requires both sensitivity and a little practice. Therefore, to be on the safe side, it is better to have the battery replaced by an expert.
In addition to the battery, the handling and display of the S23 Ultra also achieved very good results. There are also good reviews regarding the basic functions, camera and stability of the smartphone.
Notice: The new Samsung Galaxy S24 is now available. However, Stiftung Warentest has not yet tested this generation. That’s why we’re listing the S23 Ultra as an alternative here.
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At up to 49 hours, the battery life of the Nothing Phone (2)* is slightly longer than the Ultra – but it also takes about 30 minutes longer to charge. It offers a battery capacity of 4700 milliamp hours and the fast charging feature. Here too, the battery can be changed independently, although this is only recommended for users with the necessary skill and experience.
How did the Nothing Phone (2) perform in the other test categories? Only the battery received the “very good” quality rating. But: The test criteria for basic functions, camera, display, handling and stability were all good. In some cases they even narrowly missed the grade of “very good”.
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Update in March 2024: Content checked and adjusted. Prices checked and adjusted.
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