Buying guide
Best Phones for Battery Life in Canada (2026)
Seven phones with the biggest batteries we sell, from 5200 mAh flagships to budget picks. Tap through the quiz to find yours.
For the longest battery life, get a phone with 5000 mAh or more. The Pixel 10 Pro XL and Motorola Edge 2025 have the biggest batteries we sell at 5200 mAh. For iPhone, get the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
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Our picks
- 5200mAh battery
- 6.8"screen
- 5xoptical zoom
Buy it if you want the biggest battery plus flagship cameras.
Skip it if you want a light phone. It weighs 232 g.
Why we picked it
Its 5200 mAh battery is the largest of any flagship we sell, and it comes with a 5x zoom camera and a 120Hz 6.8-inch screen.
- 5200mAh battery
- IP68water resistant
- 3xoptical zoom
Buy it if you want a 5200 mAh battery without paying flagship money.
Skip it if you want the best camera or the fastest chip.
Why we picked it
It matches the Pixel 10 Pro XL's 5200 mAh capacity, adds a 3x zoom camera and IP68 water resistance, and launched in June 2025.
- 5100mAh battery
- 6.3"screen
- 186 gweight
Buy it if you want a big battery in a phone that is not huge.
Skip it if you want optical zoom.
Why we picked it
Fitting 5100 mAh into a 6.3-inch, 186 g phone is rare. Most phones this size have smaller batteries.
- 5000mAh battery
- 6.9"screen
- 200MPmain camera
Buy it if you want a big battery and the best Samsung cameras.
Skip it if you want a lighter phone. It weighs 218 g.
Why we picked it
It pairs a 5000 mAh battery with the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip, a 200MP main camera and an S Pen.
- 6.9"screen
- A19 Prochip
- 48MPall 3 cameras
Buy it if you want the longest-lasting iPhone.
Skip it if you want a smaller phone. The Pro Max is the biggest iPhone.
Why we picked it
Apple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. The Pro Max is the biggest phone in the iPhone 17 lineup, which gives it room for the largest battery in the range.
- 5000mAh battery
- 6.8"screen
- IP68water resistant
Buy it if you want a big battery for the least money.
Skip it if you want a sharp OLED screen. It uses LCD.
Why we picked it
It packs a 5000 mAh battery and IP68 water resistance into a budget phone.
- 5000mAh battery
- 6.7"AMOLED screen
- IP67water resistant
Buy it if you want a big battery, a Samsung and an AMOLED screen on a budget.
Skip it if you want the fastest phone.
Why we picked it
It has a 5000 mAh battery, a 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen and IP67 water resistance, and launched in March 2025.
Battery specs side by side
| Phone | Battery | Screen | Water | Released | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | 5200 mAh | 6.8" | IP68 | August 2025 | $1,399.99 |
| Motorola Edge (2025) | 5200 mAh | 6.7" | IP68 | June 2025 | $461.99 |
| Google Pixel 9a | 5100 mAh | 6.3" | IP68 | April 2025 | $469.99 |
| Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | 5000 mAh | 6.9" | IP68 | February 2025 | $1,199.99 |
| iPhone 17 Pro Max | Not published | 6.9" | IP68 | September 2025 | $1,123.99 |
| Moto G Power (2025) | 5000 mAh | 6.8" | IP68 | February 2025 | $250.99 |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | 5000 mAh | 6.7" | IP67 | March 2025 | $349.99 |
How to get the most battery life
mAh is a good guide, not the whole story. A bigger battery usually lasts longer, but screen size, chip and how you use the phone matter too. Every phone we sell has at least 80% battery health.
Which phone has the best battery life?
From what we sell, the Pixel 10 Pro XL and Motorola Edge 2025 have the largest batteries at 5200 mAh. The Pixel 9a is close behind at 5100 mAh in a smaller body.
Is 5000 mAh good?
Yes. 5000 mAh is a big battery for a phone, and most phones in this guide have at least that much.
Will a pre-owned phone have a worn battery?
Every phone we sell has at least 80% battery health.
Why is there no battery size for the iPhone?
Apple does not publish battery capacity in mAh, so we do not list one.
Is a pre-owned phone a safe buy?
Every phone we sell is inspected and tested, unlocked, and has at least 80% battery health. You get up to a 1-year warranty and 14-day returns. Grades describe looks only.
See also: the best phones in Canada and the best camera phones.
Skip the new-phone price
Get the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL pre-owned from $1,399.99, tested by real technicians with up to a 1-year warranty and 14-day returns.
