Why Battery Life Matters
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ offers a respectable 4,900 mAh battery, but real‑world tests show it lasting between 14 and 18 hours of video playback. For power users and budget‑conscious buyers, several 2026 models deliver noticeably longer endurance without sacrificing too much on other specs.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple’s top‑tier iPhone 17 Pro Max (starting at $1,199) beats the S25+ in battery endurance, logging 17 hours 58 minutes in GSMArena’s automated suite and 17 hours 54 minutes in Tom’s Guide’s script‑based browsing test—both edging out the S25+ by roughly an hour.
- Battery: ~4,500 mAh (optimized iOS efficiency)
- Price: $1,199
- Key advantage: Consistent performance across apps and premium ecosystem
Motorola Moto G (2026)
At just $199, the budget‑friendly Moto G packs a 5,200 mAh cell that delivers up to two days of light use. Independent testing recorded 24 hours of video playback (ZDNet) and 19 hours 11 minutes in Tom’s Guide’s browsing test—about 2.5 hours longer than the S25+.
- Battery: 5,200 mAh
- Price: $199
- Key advantage: Affordable price with flagship‑rival battery life
Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra
The Poco F8 Ultra’s massive 6,500 mAh battery shines in browsing tests (22 hours 52 minutes) and can reach nearly two days in a work‑from‑home scenario (TechAdvisor). Gaming and video scores dip due to a built‑in subwoofer, but the overall endurance still surpasses the S25+ by 4‑5 hours.
- Battery: 6,500 mAh
- Price: Approx. $399
- Key advantage: Largest capacity in the lineup, solid all‑day use
OnePlus 15
OnePlus’s flagship flaunts a 7,300 mAh battery—one of the biggest available in the U.S. It achieved 25 hours 13 seconds in Tom’s Guide’s test and over 24 hours in GSMArena, roughly nine hours more than the S25+. Fast 120 W charging refills the battery in just 43 minutes.
- Battery: 7,300 mAh
- Price: $999
- Key advantage: Class‑leading endurance with ultra‑fast charging
Conclusion
If you need a phone that outlasts the Samsung Galaxy S25+, you have options across price points: a premium iPhone 17 Pro Max for ecosystem lovers, a budget Moto G for cost‑conscious users, a high‑capacity Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra for power‑hungry multitaskers, or the OnePlus 15 for a flagship experience with unmatched battery life.