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6 Smartphones With Enough Battery Life for a Full Travel Day

By Isis Briones
November 08, 2018
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Lugging around a giant camera bag while on vacation can be a huge hassle and a major eyesore. Plus, there are plenty of museums that don’t even allow flash photography or cameras into their building. For a stress-free and easy way to capture a moment, your phone might actually be your best bet.

Related:The Best Charging Phone Cases for More Battery Life on the Go

Think about it, you’re going to be carrying it around with you anyway and the photo quality on most mobile devices can be just as good as, if not better, than a cheap digital camera. Just make sure you invest in a phone with a battery life long enough to get you through an entire day of sightseeing. There’s nothing worse than having to take an inconvenient break to charge your phone in the middle of all the fun. Read through our list of phones with battery life greater than nine hours.
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Huawei Mate 10 Pro

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Though you’ll have to settle for lower resolution pics with this one, it could be worth the sacrifice as the 10 Pro will give you the juice you need to last not one, but two days. Yes, you read that correctly. “Huawei’s Mate smartphones have made a bit of a name for themselves as powerhouse devices that come with long battery life and a big screen,” The Guardian reported. “With a 50-hour battery life and premium design, the Mate 10 Pro is no exception.”

To buy: amazon.com, from $544

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Google Pixel

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If your main goal is to simply snap unforgettable experiences along with a few candids, then look to the Pixel for moderate power that will last close to an entire day. “If you’re careful with your usage, you’ll get a full day out of the phone,” Tech Radarsaid.

To buy: google.com, from $799

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iPhone X

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Apple is certainly not known for its batteries, but for those die-hard fans who refuse to use anything else, Digital Trends recently compared everything from the 6S Plus to the X and determined the brand’s more recent design came out on top, lasting nine and a half hours. While there was only a two-hour difference between the X’s first place finish and the 7 Plus, that extra bit of time may be worth all the extra photos or Instagram stories you can take with it. Unfortunately, the upcoming iPhone XS will reportedly have a weaker battery.

To buy: amazon.com, $1,072

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Samsung Galaxy Note 9

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In need of something longer-lasting? Without doing any kind of power saving mode, the Note 9 offers 24-hour battery life. “The Note 9 can go all day with a good amount of battery to spare, even if you make no attempt to change its behavior in the name of battery life,” Android Central confirmed.

To buy: samsung.com, $900

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BlackBerry Key2

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Forget everything you’ve ever known about BlackBerry devices. This model may seem like a blast from the past, but it’s been completely upgraded. “It offers up to two days battery life on a single charge,” according to the brand’s press release. Additionally, there’s a portrait mode feature you can’t miss out on and high-quality superzoom.

To buy: amazon.com, $516

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LG V30

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The V30 just missed the 24-hour mark, clocking in at an impressive 17.5 hours of battery, but it’s still good enough for the day and then some. Don’t count this phone out, because it also has a reliable camera and is extremely water-resistant. “The phone can handle submersion to a depth of 1.5 meters for up to 30 minutes,” Android Authority noted.

To buy: amazon.com, $500

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