5 most autonomous smartphones of 2021

If you're looking for a smartphone with up-to-date specs that last longer than others, this article will be useful to you. Here are the long-running 2021 phones that have a strong point in battery life.
 
  Name
  Rating
  Nomination
1 Realme 8 5G 8GB/128GB 4.80
Best value for money
2 Tecno Pova 2 4/64GB 4.57
Most autonomous. Best price
3 OnePlus Nord CE 5G 6GB/128GB 4.50
The easiest
4 Samsung Galaxy A72 8GB/256GB 4.48
Excellent reliability
5 Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 4GB/64GB 4.45
The most popular. Very fast charging

Previously, to determine the approximate autonomy of the phone, it was enough to look at the battery capacity. Now, much more characteristics affect the operating time from a single charge:

  1. Screen size. The larger the screen, the faster the battery drains.
  2. Matrix type. IPS are considered more "gluttonous" than AMOLED, especially noticeable difference when using dark themes.
  3. Software optimization. Even a big battery won't help if the software isn't optimized.
  4. Screen refresh rate. Most phones have a standard refresh rate of 60 Hz, but more expensive models can boast increased hertz - 90, 120 and even 144 Hz. The higher the frequency, the faster the battery drains.
  5. Brightness. The brighter the screen, the more energy it uses.
  6. CPU. The more optimized the processor, the less percent of the charge it will spend. Current chipsets from Qualcomm are considered good.

Market situation for the most autonomous phones

Until now, the leading place in the top of long-playing models is held by the Samsung Galaxy M51. This is a 2020 smartphone with a 7000 mAh battery. If we take into account the models of 2021, then in the first places in terms of autonomy, we will see a variety of Chinese brands: from the still little-known Tecno to famous One Plus and Xiaomi. There is also a fresh model from Samsung.

The most autonomous smartphones from our rating are suitable for those who actively use the phone, and it does not survive until the evening, turning off from discharge. Also, the selection will be useful to those who are looking for a smartphone for a child who forgets to put the device on time to recharge, or for an elderly person. Other devices from the rating are suitable for people who do not have the opportunity or do not want to charge the device every day.

Top 5. Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 4GB/64GB

Rating (2022): 4.45
Accounted for 1199 reviews from resources: DNS, Onliner, Otzovik, Yandex.Market, IRecommend
The most popular

This smartphone is interested in many times more often than other long-playing models of 2021. The statistics are based on data from the Yandex.Wordstat service.

Very fast charging

This phone can charge at 33W, while the most standalone competitors in the ranking boast 30W maximum charging power.

  • Average price: 18620 rubles.
  • Country: China
  • Screen: 6.43 inches, 1080x2400, 60 Hz
  • Battery: 5000 mAh, Li-ion
  • Fast charge: 33W
  • Reverse charge: no
  • Weight: 179g

Cool smartphone from Xiaomi with a long battery life. The manufacturer pays a lot of attention to this indicator: for the sake of it, it lowers the brightness during auto-detection, optimizes the software, installs fairly large batteries.In the case of Redmi Note 10, everything is as harmonious as possible - the phone is small and light, and at the same time it holds a charge longer than competitors from different price segments (both cheap and more expensive). Another plus of this "Redmi" can be called really fast charging. If you are looking for a lightweight smartphone with stable performance and a powerful battery, take a look at this model. Both users and experts did not find serious shortcomings in it.

Pros and cons
  • Fast charging with adapter included
  • Light
  • No NFC module
  • More expensive than some competitors
  • Problems with the proximity sensor

Top 4. Samsung Galaxy A72 8GB/256GB

Rating (2022): 4.48
Accounted for 942 feedback from resources: Onliner, M.Video, IRecommend, Yandex.Market, ROZETKA, Otzovik, DNS
Excellent reliability

The smartphone, unlike competitors with high autonomy, is protected from water and dust according to the IP67 standard.

  • Average price: 41540 rubles.
  • Country: South Korea
  • Screen: 6.7 inches, 1080x2400, 90 Hz
  • Battery: 5000 mAh, Li-ion
  • Fast charge: 25W
  • Reverse charge: no
  • Weight: 203g

The most expensive phone in this top of autonomy leaders in 2021. The device is close to the flagships: with high performance, large screen, smooth image due to 90 Hz, moisture protection according to the IP67 standard. The battery holds for a long time, even despite the huge diagonal - it will last for a day stably. The manufacturer did not rely only on battery life: he also provided a high-quality image on the screen, good photographic capabilities and stable operation without delays. What is important: the device is not heated. There is support for fast 25-watt charging, but the bundled power adapter can only charge up to 15 watts.From a proprietary charger, a full charge takes 2 hours at the initial 20%.

Pros and cons
  • big screen
  • Increased hertz
  • fast charging
  • Heavy
  • Weak power adapter
  • High price

Top 3. OnePlus Nord CE 5G 6GB/128GB

Rating (2022): 4.50
Accounted for 27 reviews from resources: Yandex Market
The easiest

This smartphone weighs 9 grams less than the next lightest phone from the most autonomous phones of 2021.

  • Average price: 25990 rubles.
  • Country: China
  • Screen: 6.43 inches, 1080x2400, 90 Hz
  • Battery: 4500 mAh, Li-ion
  • Fast charge: 30W
  • Reverse charge: no
  • Weight: 170 g

A rather expensive smartphone in our top, which is endowed with the smallest battery. But this did not prevent him from overtaking other models in terms of autonomy, even with larger batteries. The manufacturer managed to ensure long work from a single charge due to software optimization, a compact screen, the use of an energy-efficient processor, which, despite this, is classified as suitable for gaming. In the reviews, users positively note the duration of the offline mode, and among the complaints: the lack of a notification indicator (like everyone else), no stereo speakers, high price.

Pros and cons
  • fast charging
  • Lightweight and convenient to use
  • Good software optimization
  • fast charging
  • Lightweight and convenient to use
  • Good software optimization

Top 2. Tecno Pova 2 4/64GB

Rating (2022): 4.57
Accounted for 310 reviews from resources: DNS, Citylink, Yandex.Market
Most Autonomous

This smartphone holds a charge longer than all the other participants in the rating.

Best price

The price of this phone is 15% lower compared to the next device from the rating.

  • Average price: 15320 rubles.
  • Country: China
  • Screen: 6.95 inches, 1080x2460, 60 Hz
  • Battery: 7000 mAh, Li-pol
  • Fast charge: 18W
  • Reverse charge: yes
  • Weight: n/a

Inexpensive long-playing smartphone, stuffed with nice things like high resolution, large diagonal and reverse charging. In addition, under the back cover is a huge battery with a capacity of 7000 mAh. It will last for several days of active use. And this despite the fact that there is an almost 7-inch screen and a rather “gluttonous” processor from Mediatek. In terms of battery life under the same conditions, this Chinese outperforms other participants in our top. In harsh conditions, he worked for 10 hours and 9 minutes until he turned off from a lack of power. In the mode of ordinary use, it will easily last for two or three days.

Pros and cons
  • Runs for a long time on a single charge
  • big screen
  • Takes a long time to charge even with fast charging
  • heavy and big
  • Quiet sound

Top 1. Realme 8 5G 8GB/128GB

Rating (2022): 4.80
Accounted for 43 feedback from resources: Svyaznoy, Yandex.Market, Otzovik
Best value for money

Inexpensive, but high-quality and productive smartphone with ergonomic size and long battery life. Competitors at the same price are inferior to this model.

  • Average price: 17749 rubles.
  • Country: China
  • Screen: 6.5 inches, 1080x2400, 90 Hz
  • Battery: 5000 mAh, Li-ion
  • Fast charge: 18W
  • Reverse charge: no
  • Weight: 185g

Mid-budget smartphone with seemingly unremarkable battery: it has a standard 5000 mAh. But in terms of battery life, the device outperforms most 2021 models.In the scenario of watching movies, using the camera and scrolling through social media feeds, the phone can work for two days. The device is adapted to gaming worse and discharges about as quickly as competitors. In the reviews, they are satisfied with the battery power, but complain about the lack of a wide-angle module and a small margin of brightness - in the bright sun, the inscriptions are hard to read, although there are no problems with this indoors. If you are looking for a lightweight smartphone that will rarely ask for recharging, this model will be the best solution.

Pros and cons
  • Light weight, thin
  • smooth picture
  • good camera
  • No wide angle camera lens
  • mono speaker
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