Samsung Galaxy Phones Outperform iPhones in Battery Longevity

Do you consider battery lifespan as a factor when buying a smartphone? If so, Samsung smartphones are leading in this area. Data from the European Union (EU) reveals that most Samsung phone batteries have twice as many charge cycles as those of the best iPhones. This means that, at least, on paper, Samsung devices offer greater battery longevity compared to their competitors.

Most Galaxy smartphones offer excellent battery longevity

For the uninitiated, a battery cycle count means how many times the battery has been fully discharged and then recharged. Note that it’s not just about charging from 0% to 100% — even partial charges add up and count toward your battery’s cycle limit. For example, if you use 60% of the battery one day and 40% the next and then recharge both times to 100%, this would count as one full cycle.

The European Union (EU) has recently listed battery ratings for a large number of top smartphones. You can access this information through the EU’s European Product Registry for Energy Labelling (EPREL). However, you will need the phone’s model identifier number, not just its marketing name. Thanks to TechRadar for compiling the battery ratings of the best smartphones.

Surprisingly, Samsung Galaxy smartphones have significantly higher battery cycle counts than their rivals in the smartphone world. Each phone in the Galaxy S25 series offers a battery lifespan of 2,000 cycles, while Apple’s most expensive flagship, the iPhone 16 Pro Max, offers only 1,000 cycles. In fact, the EU listed a wide range of Samsung devices — including the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 FE, Galaxy A56, and Galaxy A36 — with 2,000 battery cycles.

It’s great to know that most of Samsung’s phones offer incredible battery longevity. A 2,000-cycle rating means these devices can handle more charging over their lifetime. So, users can expect better long-term performance and fewer battery-related issues. Thanks to the EU for pushing OEMs to display EPREL labels, which will allow consumers to check battery ratings when choosing their next device.