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VincentAnoid

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Switching from the Samsung Genio Slide (960 mAH battery) to the Samsung Galaxy Nexus (1750 mAH). I've noticed a real difference in battery life lol

The phone I had before could run for a week without charge, now with my new phone, it can hardly go 2 days without charging. It could be due to me using the phone more, but I remember hammering on the Genio Slide and it was fine for at least 3-4 days. On the battery management options it shows that the screen is the biggest drainer, about 50%. Even when I have it on the lowest brightness.

I'm considering on buying this battery from eBay.
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GOLD 2430MAH HIGH CAPACITY BUSINESS BATTERY FOR SAMSUNG GALAXY NEXUS I9250 | eBay

I'm quite sure it doesn't come with NFC like the original does but I was thinking maybe I could store the original battery away and use this one. I'd get the original out when NFC becomes more vastly available.

Whats your outlook on this? Any tips on battery saving or whether your experiencing the same issues with the stock battery.
 
I bought the 2100 mah (extended) battery. A few days ago it was still available from VW for $25 with a new door and free shipping. ($50 until you add it to cart.) With the door on, you can't tell the difference between the two batteries and should work with any soft case. The battery you're suggesting will probably be fussy as to what case will work.

Yes, the high resolution, bright amoled screen will suck up more battery, esp if you have something that keeps turning it on (besides you). If you pocket it or use it w/o a case, you're more apt to accidentally turn it on. I had that problem until my new case/holster came in.

I installed my extended battery yesterday, fully charged it and now am fully draining it so my phone learns the new capacity. I've got 15 hours on it and 40% to go yet. Upgraded to this phone last Wednesday.
 
It says its identical to the original battery so there shouldnt be any issues with fitting it with the original case. 2430 mAH and it also says its a Japan product from research and design. High quality product, well you know how clever the Japanese are :P
 
If it's the same size physically then it isn't a larger battery. I suggest either getting the 2100mah first party battery if you want the phone to retain its current shape or get the 3800 nfc battery(that's for the Verizon version, they have a 3500 without nfc for the gsm) from Seidio if you just want as much battery life as possible and aren't some kind of weird aesthetic aficionado that cares how their phone looks to other people.
 
dguy said:
If it's the same size physically then it isn't a larger battery.
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How can this be, if there can be AA batteries can come in different capacities too. Whilst retaining their size. I beleive its possible to retain the size by becoming more compact. It will just be heavier I guess. Have you seen the lightweight batteries you can get.
 
I would be weary of any battery that claims to fit that much more capacity in the same form factor. All it really means is that the battery doesn't meet the specs it claims to, thereby wasting your money.

I stick to OEM batteries myself, for one because I don't want my phone exploding at my ear, but also because they tend to meet their spec'd capacity. I roll with 2 oem extended batteries and this works great for me.

You could also look into the seidio extended battery. It's big, it also likely doesn't meet it's spec'd capacity, and it is expensive, but it will certainly give you noticeably more battery life and they have an NFC version. I still prefer 2 batteries and not changing the form factor of the phone (and also getting true double capacity), all at a cheaper cost., but some people really dig the seidio honker. I've used their batteries in the past and aside from not truly meeting the spec'd capacity, they tend to at least last a good while and don't make the phone explode (exaggeration here) like a lot of the other cheaper batteries with shorter lifetimes.
 
I can see where your coming from but I would like an explaination as to how large battery makers like Duracell or Energizer are capable of making different kinds of capacities within the same dimensions. They have a portfolio of batteries ranging in capacities and influencing pricing directly.

I wouldn't want to constantly change my phone battery because of the connectors, I've heard that scratches on battery connectors can also dimminish their performance.

I would also question how you know that they're not the capacity stated, because that can't be determined properly with daily use. There are too many variables to consider such as the signal strength of the location, temperature. I've never know the OEM batteries to be cheaper than the alternate brands either, I've found them to be more expensive. eBay sells them for around
 
VincentAnoid said:
I can see where your coming from but I would like an explaination as to how large battery makers like Duracell or Energizer are capable of making different kinds of capacities within the same dimensions. They have a portfolio of batteries ranging in capacities and influencing pricing directly.

I wouldn't want to constantly change my phone battery because of the connectors, I've heard that scratches on battery connectors can also dimminish their performance.

I would also question how you know that they're not the capacity stated, because that can't be determined properly with daily use. There are too many variables to consider such as the signal strength of the location, temperature. I've never know the OEM batteries to be cheaper than the alternate brands either, I've found them to be more expensive. eBay sells them for around
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Thank you, for me its too much of a chore to use and charge two batteries. I did soem Googliing and there are threads everywhere about fitting more mAh into the same dimensions are likely to be fake. There are apparently loads of fakes on ebay as well so I'm not sure anymore. I think I'll just stick with what I've got and until it wears out and then I'll buy another OEM one with NFC :) Thanks for the heads up
 
VincentAnoid said:
I can see where your coming from but I would like an explaination as to how large battery makers like Duracell or Energizer are capable of making different kinds of capacities within the same dimensions. They have a portfolio of batteries ranging in capacities and influencing pricing directly.

I wouldn't want to constantly change my phone battery because of the connectors, I've heard that scratches on battery connectors can also dimminish their performance.

I would also question how you know that they're not the capacity stated, because that can't be determined properly with daily use. There are too many variables to consider such as the signal strength of the location, temperature. I've never know the OEM batteries to be cheaper than the alternate brands either, I've found them to be more expensive. eBay sells them for around
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VincentAnoid said:
Thank you, for me its too much of a chore to use and charge two batteries. I did soem Googliing and there are threads everywhere about fitting more mAh into the same dimensions are likely to be fake. There are apparently loads of fakes on ebay as well so I'm not sure anymore. I think I'll just stick with what I've got and until it wears out and then I'll buy another OEM one with NFC :) Thanks for the heads up
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If you don't mind changing the size of your phone (instead of carrying 2 batteries), then the Seidio 3800 mAh battery is still an option for you. While I'm sure based on past performance that it doesn't meet 3800 mAh, even if it is just 75% of that capacity, that is still 2850 mAh and a significant increase over the stock battery. They sell it with and without an NFC antenna now. It's pricey, so look for a coupon. I've seen I believe AndroidCentral or maybe it is Android Police, offer it a discount the last few weeks, so you might also wait and see if they offer it again.

It's all personal preference. If carrying 1 battery is important, and you need more juice, that is the battery to do it for you. Otherwise, you'll have to stay close to a charger.

While Seidio isn't known for hitting their battery spec, they are known for quality batteries that don't cause the phone to get hot and explode and they are also known for their batteries lasting a fair lifetime of charge cycles.
 
Thank you. I've looked into the Seidio battery and it doesn't come for the GSM version. Sorry I forgot to mention I'm in the UK. But maybe my battery will get better, its fairly new. Also its strange because I can charge my phone from something like 15% to 70-80% in 30 minutes. I've never seen anything charge so fast, it might have something to do with the fresh battery. After a few cycles it might get better? I'm also on the AC adaptor charger.
 
otterbob said:
Im thinking its because say for an example, a AA battery is a standard size fit to fit into electronics so the form size will always be the same. Even though technology has evolved and higher capacities can be obtained in the same AA body, the size still needs to be what it is for fitment.
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So why can't they fit more capacity in the Samsung Galaxy Nexus battery with the original dimensions? "Even though technology has evolved and higher capacities can be obtained in the same AA body, the size still needs to be what it is for fitment."
 
Trust me. There are scientists all over the world working on this right now. Do you know how much money could be made for inventing a battery with twice the capacity in the same size as today's batteries?
 
VincentAnoid said:
Thank you. I've looked into the Seidio battery and it doesn't come for the GSM version. Sorry I forgot to mention I'm in the UK. But maybe my battery will get better, its fairly new. Also its strange because I can charge my phone from something like 15% to 70-80% in 30 minutes. I've never seen anything charge so fast, it might have something to do with the fresh battery. After a few cycles it might get better? I'm also on the AC adaptor charger.
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We actually recently released a version for the GSM version: seidioonline.com
 
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