Since many phone companies started making smartphones with non-removable batteries, finding the 7 best Android phones with removable batteries in 2017 wasn’t easy. But, we hope we will ease your research with our list and maybe help you decide which one to purchase.
We are spending many hours on our smartphone chatting, playing games or searching on the internet, and that’s why it is very important that the battery on our phone has a long duration. Since one of the biggest smartphone giants started producing smartphones with non-removable batteries, the smaller ones didn’t have any other choice but to follow their steps which is the main reason why almost every new smartphone is with a non-removable battery. The companies are focusing on the latest technology which will give the user a faster, better and smoother experience. All of these specifications, plus the bigger and brighter displays are consuming the battery very fast.
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There are many Android smartphones on the market with ‘beast specifications’ but with a non-removable battery. Some of them are Samsung Galaxy S8 and Google Pixel. Inside their tiny body, they have the latest technology and you can use them for almost anything. However, on the bad side, their non-removable battery will be draining so fast you will catch yourself spending hours and hours next to a power outlet.
Everything has its pros and cons, just like removable, the non-removable batteries also have their advantages and disadvantages. Since we are talking about 7 best Android phones with removable batteries in 2017, first we will tell you what are the pros and cons of the removable battery. If you decide to purchase a smartphone with a replaceable battery, you can restart the phone easily, replace the battery by yourself, carry a spare and charged battery with you, and if it comes to water damage, there is a bigger chance to save a phone with removable battery. On the other side, despite looking a bit bulkier, you could damage the phone by removing the battery too often.
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Now, let’s take a look to see what is good and what is bad when it comes to smartphones with a non-removable battery. On the good side, they have thin bodies and the non-removable battery prevents unwanted particles from entering the inner segments. But, on the bad side, a fast reboot option isn’t available, swapping the battery in and out requires expertise and it is pretty expensive to change the battery with a new one. When it comes to replacing the battery, many people are choosing to go with a simpler option and buy a new phone.
In order to create our list of 7 best android phones with removable batteries in 2017, we took the latest released Android phones from Android Authority, Android Pit, and 91 Mobiles. After we found out what are the best smartphones with a removable battery from our sources, we sorted our list by their rating according to TechRadar. However, even though they are still one of the best smartphones for this year, not every listed phone was released this year. Some of them were released last year but managed to stay among the best smartphones with removable batteries.
7. Moto E3 Power
Rating: 3.5
Moto E3 Power costs around $150, but the price varies from country to country, from shop to shop. However, for the approximate price of $150, the Moto E3 Power will provide you with everything you wanted. It has a removable Li-Ion 3500 mAh battery, quad-core 1.0 GHz, 16GB internal memory and 2GB RAM. Also, it features an 8MP main and 5MP secondary camera. For that price, this smartphone is worth every penny.
6. Moto G5
Rating: 4.0
Moto G5 was released in March 2017 and it is one of the best smartphones on the market with a removable battery. This smartphone has a removable Li-Ion 2800 mAh battery which makes it great for those who are spending a lot of time using it. When it comes to its other specifications, it is powered by octa-core 1.4 GHz with 16/32GB internal memory and 2/3GB RAM. Also, its primary camera is 13MP while the secondary is 5MP.
5. Moto G4 Play
Rating: 4.0
People who already own this smartphone are describing it as smooth and fast. It has a removable Li-Pro 2800 mAh battery and it is powered by quad-core 1.2 GHz. Also, the Moto G4 Play has an 8/16GB internal memory with 1/2GB RAM. For a starting price of $130, this smartphone will satisfy your needs perfectly. Despite everything, it has an 8MP back and 5MP front camera which altogether with the battery will allow you to shoot a lot of beautiful pictures.
4. LG V20
Rating: 4.0
LG found its way as one of the 7 best Android phones with removable batteries in 2017 with its LG V20. Once again LG didn’t fail their customers’ expectations and they managed to create a smartphone with the best specifications. The approximate price for this smartphone is $570, but it is totally worth it. It has a removable Li-Ion 3200 mAh battery, quad-core processor with 4GB RAM and 32/64GB internal memory. The camera, on the other hand, is something surprisingly good. The main camera is 16GB while the front is average, 5MP.
3. Samsung Galaxy J7
Rating: 4.1
Samsung Galaxy J7, the next one on our list of best Android phones with removable batteries in 2017 is another smartphone with a removable battery, but keep in mind that there are two smartphones named the same, this one was released in 2016, while the 2017’s version has a non-removable battery. However, this smartphone has a removable Li-Ion 3300 mAh battery, octa-core 1.6 GHz with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal memory. When it comes to its camera performances, you can be sure you will capture a lot of beautiful images thanks to its 13MP main and 5MP front camera.
2. Samsung Galaxy On8
Rating: 4.3
Ever since people purchased the Samsung Galaxy On8 smartphone, that ranked second on our list of best Android phones with removable batteries in 2017, they couldn’t let go of the phone. Those who have it are spending so much time on it thanks to its battery duration and great specifications. The price for this smartphone starts from $210 and for a low price like this, you will get a smartphone with removable Li-Ion 3300 mAh battery powered by octa-core 1.6 GHz, 3GB RAM, and 16GB internal storage. Despite all of these features, you will also get the main camera with 13MP and secondary with 5MP.
1. LG G5 SE
Rating: 4.5
LG G5 SE doesn’t come cheap but it features the latest technology which will allow you a smooth experience. LG G5 SE has a removable Li-Ion 2800 mAh battery and it is powered by octa-core processor. For a price of approximately $600, it comes with 32GB internal memory and 3GB RAM. However, when it comes to its camera performance, you will totally fall in love with this smartphone. It features a dual 16MP primary and 8MP secondary camera. This means you will be able to shoot and save all of your favorite moments with your family and friends thanks to the internal storage, camera, and battery.
This was our list of 7 best android phones with removable batteries in 2017. We hope we managed to show you what are the best smartphones and help you decide which one to purchase.
