This past year has been great for smartphone and gadget enthusiasts alike, with the release of cutting-edge devices and implementation of new technology across handheld devices.
However, as we grow more attached to our smartphones, battery life becomes an increasingly important factor, and some smartphones perform far better than others in this regard.
Luckily, GSM Arena has a comprehensive battery life testing system and has ranked every smartphone they have tested according to a specific Endurance Rating system.
Using this data, we compiled a list of the 10 best smartphones of 2016 according to battery life:
Asus Zenfone Max ZC550KL
Endurance Rating: 148h
Xiaomi Mi Max
Endurance Rating: 108h
Xiaomi Redmi 3
Endurance Rating: 107h
Xiaomi Redmi 3s: 104h Xiaomi Redmi 3 Pro: 104h
Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus
Endurance Rating: 104h
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016)
Endurance Rating: 103h
Samsung Galaxy J7
Endurance Rating: 101h
Samsung Galaxy C7
Endurance Rating: 100h
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
Endurance Rating: 98h
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016)
Endurance Rating: 96h
Samsung Galaxy S7 Active
Endurance Rating: 96h
