The Best Battery Efficient Smartphones Available in India Right Now

While the year 2014 is coming to an end, the smartphone department has seen a lot of advancements in terms of camera quality, processing speeds and screen resolution.

The tech world witnessed the launch of dual cameras, octa-core processor and curved flexible screen phone this year. However, to run these heavy multi-tasking toys, a powerful battery is required. That's why battery packs or portable battery chargers are becoming so popular.

However, sometimes one can't just depend on battery packs when it comes to buying premium smartphones. As after spending plethora, the buyer expects to have a smartphone, which at least can run for 10 hours on an average usage.

That is why we today at GizBot, we take a peak in our battery test database to see which phones offer much more endurance than others, and, as expected, the results might surprise you.

It's not always the most popular flagship phones, and not even the ones with the highest battery capacity that are at the top of their endurance game, but rather phones that are a good mix of sufficient battery capacity, well-managed processor throttling, and - most of all - power-sipping screens which contribute to the battery life of your smartphone.

Let's take a look at the best brand-name handsets that scored more than seven hours of screen-on time in our demanding battery test to help you choose the right battery efficient smartphone, in case battery life is your most important aspect before purchasing a smartphone.

iPhone 6 Plus - 8 hours of battery life

This monster piece of metal comes with a 2,915mAh battery (the largest in an iPhone so far) and in our battery test it fired up to 7 hours and 40 minutes.

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 - 8 to 9 hours of battery life

When we went to cover the Samsung Developer's conference 2014 in San Francisco this month, Note 4 was our only companion. And the biggie with 3220mAh battery was a complete support. Even after very high usage of internet, calls and camera, the Note 4 used to give low battery alert only by evening after at least 8 to 9 hours of usage.

Gionee Marathon M3 - 5,000 mah battery

We haven't received the review unit of Gionee Marathon M3, but with its gigantic 5000 mAh battery, there is enough hard evidence already that this smartphone endurance kings at the moment.

LG G3 - 8 to 9 hours of battery life

This is a huge device with a beautiful screen and comes fitted with a 3000mAh battery inside it. When this handset visited GizBot lab and we tested the handset for around a week, the battery stood up pretty well for 7 to 8 hours we spent with the device.

Nexus 6 - 8 hours of battery life

While the predecessor, which a very fine smartphone lacked strength when it came to battery life, but Google made sure to pump up the feature for the successor. Yes, Google loaded the new Nexus 6 with a 3,220 mAh cell and, reportedly, this toy is lasting up to 8 hours of daily use.

However, we still are waiting for the review unit to share with you our experience on the device.

HTC Desire Eye - 9 hours of battery life

We used Desire Eye the whole day in New York during our photo shoot with the device. And let me tell you, this smartphone has got the power. While its powered with 2400 mAh battery, HTC made sure that it delivers around 9 hours of battery life to its heavy users.

iPhone 6 - 7 to 8 hours of battery life

While the battery units of iPhone 6 and its phablet variant differ, however, their battery life is quite similar. At 1810 mAh units, iPhone 6 will support you from 7 to 8 hours on a single charge.

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact - 10 hours of battery life

The Sony Z3 Compact has turned out to be a surprise from the Japanese mobile maker. The phone comes with one of the best battery lives, we've experienced. Yes, as per our test the mini variant supports around 10 hours of usage, which is pretty good.

Lenovo Vibe X2

Well, it's too early to discuss battery life on the Lenovo Vibe X2, but we expect the 2,300mAh battery to be decent enough.