How Many Times Can the EcoFlow River 3 Charge a Smartphone?
Updated 2026-10-17 · Yes
The EcoFlow River 3 can fully charge a smartphone about 13 times. A typical smartphone battery holds 15Wh, and charging it takes roughly 17Wh once losses are included.
The numbers
| Battery capacity | 245Wh (LFP) |
|---|---|
| Usable energy | 225Wh (92% via 12V/USB DC output) |
| Continuous AC output | 300W |
| Surge rating | 600W |
| Smartphone battery | 15Wh |
| Energy per charge | 17Wh |
| Full charges | 13 charges |
245Wh × 0.92 = 225Wh usable ÷ (15Wh × 1.15) = 13.1 charges
Station specs: source, checked 2026-10-17. See how we calculate runtime.
Adjust the numbers
Check the label on your smartphone and enter its real wattage.
Recharging with solar
The EcoFlow River 3 accepts up to 110W of solar input. In real conditions that harvests about 413Wh on a sunny day (5 peak-sun hours).
Tips
- Most phones hold 12–19Wh. Charge from a USB port rather than the AC outlet to skip inverter losses.
- Running it from the EcoFlow River 3’s DC port instead of the AC outlet avoids inverter losses: about 17Wh more usable energy.
- The EcoFlow River 3 uses LiFePO4 (LFP) cells, rated for thousands of cycles, so running it down daily won’t wear it out quickly.
Other power stations running a smartphone
| Power station | Capacity | Output | Charges | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EcoFlow River 2 | 256Wh | 300W | 14 charges | Yes |
| Jackery Explorer 240 v2 | 256Wh | 300W | 14 charges | Yes |
| Bluetti EB3A | 268Wh | 600W | 14 charges | Yes |
| Jackery Explorer 300 Plus | 288Wh | 300W | 15 charges | Yes |
| Anker SOLIX C300 | 288Wh | 300W | 15 charges | Yes |
| Goal Zero Yeti 500X | 505Wh | 300W | 27 charges | Yes |
| EcoFlow River 2 Max | 512Wh | 500W | 27 charges | Yes |
| Anker 535 PowerHouse | 512Wh | 500W | 27 charges | Yes |
FAQ
How long does the EcoFlow River 3 take to recharge with solar?
With its maximum 110W of solar input it refills in about 3 hours of strong sun. A single 200W panel is enough to max out its solar input.