Flagship smartphones always spark the battery life argument. Everyone desires a phone that keeps up throughout the day. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is now under scrutiny. The question is how its battery compares to competitors. TechDroider tested it against some major contenders.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Battery Test
On paper, the Galaxy S25 Ultra features a 5000mAh battery, identical to its predecessor. However, battery capacity is not the only factor. Consider rivals like the OnePlus 13 with 6000mAh, Xiaomi 15 Pro with 6100mAh, and Pixel 9 Pro XL at 5060mAh. Only the iPhone 16 Pro Max has a smaller 4685mAh battery. iPhones are known for efficient battery usage due to Apple's optimization.
Gaming Battery Drain Test
First, a gaming test. TechDroider conducted a 3-hour non-stop gaming session. Here are the results:
- OnePlus 13: 32% drain
- iPhone 16 Pro Max: 35% drain
- Xiaomi 15 Pro: 35% drain
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: 39% drain
- Pixel 9 Pro XL: 48% drain
- Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: 50% drain
- Honor Magic7 Pro: 59% drain
The Galaxy S25 Ultra performed respectably in gaming. It outperformed the Pixel, S24 Ultra, and Honor Magic7 Pro. It trailed slightly behind the OnePlus, iPhone, and Xiaomi in this intensive test.
Real-World Battery Endurance Test
Real-world usage is crucial. TechDroider used these phones with regular apps until battery depletion. Here are the total battery life results:
| Smartphone | Total Battery Life (Hours:Minutes) |
|---|---|
| iPhone 16 Pro Max | 11:21 |
| Xiaomi 15 Pro | 11:19 |
| OnePlus 13 | 11:16 |
| Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | 11:05 |
| Honor Magic7 Pro | 10:20 |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | 10:16 |
| Pixel 9 Pro | 10:09 |
In real-world use, the Galaxy S25 Ultra again showed strong performance. It finished in the top half and surpassed the S24 Ultra. The S25 Ultra delivers impressive, all-day battery life for typical use despite having a smaller battery than some Android competitors. Samsung optimized the S25 Ultra effectively.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra may not win every test. However, it demonstrates great endurance without requiring the largest battery. This is a testament to efficient software and hardware integration.
