Samsung's budget phone stuns with 6,000mah battery, outshines flagship

Against all odds, Samsung's new budget-friendly Galaxy M47 has taken the tech world by storm with its mammoth 6,000mAh battery, outperforming the company's flagship Galaxy S26 Ultra.

Flagship beaten by budget model

The Galaxy S26 Ultra, touted as one of the best Android handsets money can buy, packs a measly 5,000mAh battery - a pittance compared to the M47's gargantuan power pack.

While the S26 Ultra is a powerhouse in every other department, boasting superior cameras, display, and software features, its battery life has long been a sticking point. Our testing revealed an average screen time of just 7 hours and 3 minutes, a far cry from the 9 hours+ achieved by its iPhone rival.

Samsung's flagship series has been stuck at the 5,000mAh capacity for seven years now, starting with the Galaxy S20 Ultra. The company's apparent reluctance to upgrade has finally been challenged by its own budget offering.

Available exclusively in India from July 4, the Galaxy M47 is a mid-ranger priced at around $245, yet it trumps its flagship cousin in one key area. At this price point, Samsung's modest compromise of sacrificing high-end features for a beefier battery may just prove a winning strategy.