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Tom’s Guide
Tom’s Guide
Technology
Philip Michaels

Best phone battery life in 2026: The longest lasting smartphones

Best phone battery life.

Looking for a device that offers the best phone battery life doesn't mean sacrificing other features. That's proven by our all-time battery champ, the OnePlus 15, which not only lasts a record time on a charge but also ranks as one of the best phones you can buy right now.

And OnePlus has more than just one long-lasting phone up its sleeve. The OnePlus 15R, which costs $200 less than its flagship counterpart, holds down second place with an equally staggering time for a phone that's a bit more affordable.

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