I am on the LTE version and I've been seeing these 3800 batteries on eBay from China for the Galaxy Nexus (Prime) -- comes with a backcover.
Wondering if anyone has tried this?
Probably doesn't come with NFC built in...or does it?
What sort of life are you getting with this battery?
Does it feel sturdy, what are your reviews?
I have an Otterbox Defender with the official extended battery from Verizon in there. Don't want to lose the case but if this 3800 case and battery are truly amazing -- I would get a screen protector and the 3800 battery instead.
What do you guys think?
OR does this battery just mean that in a month Verizon or Samsung will have the same official version?
I'd like to, but don't want to sign up on ebay or paypal. I will wait until I can get one elsewhere.
I purchased a couple of batteries off eBay last night, a 3800, two 1900 and one of the 2000 + door from Korea, only the 2000 comes with NFC, when they eventually get here, I'll let you know how they hold up!
Edit: Noticed you are on the cdma nexus, however I assume the life will be comparable!
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Is anyone using the mugen 1800mah extended battery? If so I was wondering how much time you got with it vs the stock battery. So far it is the strongest battery I could find that still uses the stock battery cover.
I'm using a different 1800mah battery off ebay, and I can say I'm very pleased with them. I don't know if I get a full 20% more battery life, but I'm sure that they last longer than the stock battery. Plus the matching red is a nice touch.
This is what I have:
http://cgi.ebay.com/HTC-EVO-4G-SPRI...ccessories&hash=item335fa61cc1#ht_5259wt_1060
He's raised the price $10 since I bought them two months ago.
not a Mugen but i tested a comparable battery bought from best buy here:
http://forum.androidcentral.com/evo-accessories/29856-best-buy-1750-mah-tested.html
additionally, there is a link in there to someone that tested an 1800mah bought off ebay.
my advice: results may vary. buy it, test it, if it doesnt work out, send it back.
So it sounds like the Mugen or the Seidio is worth the extra money over the generic chinese brand as far as getting extra performance. I think the mugen is a little less than the seidio. I had originally thought about picking up one of the 3500mah batteries from seidio but eventhough they have an innocase for it, there are no holsters that will hold it. I need some kind of belt clip holster. So unless anybody knows of a holster/clip that will work with the 3500mah battery installed I will be stuck with a couple of the 1800 batteries. Do you think something like this would work with the 3500 since the very top and the very bottom are the only thing in the holster?
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-BLACK-RUBBE...ccessories&hash=item3f030e7467#ht_4013wt_1137
One last question about the Mugen 1800 battery. I found a site and the Mugen 1800 for the Hero is $11 less than the Mugen 1800 they are selling for the Evo. It is essentially the same battery isn't it?
ElAguila said:
One last question about the Mugen 1800 battery. I found a site and the Mugen 1800 for the Hero is $11 less than the Mugen 1800 they are selling for the Evo. It is essentially the same battery isn't it?
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I was about to say the same thing...I have swapped batteries and they are the same. Touch Pro 2 as well.
Good read about various batteries and performance. link
I know the may belong in a question and answer thread but since its about accessories I figured id ask here. Has anyone done a real world comparison between the sprint extended battery and the seidio 3500? I bave the sprint battery and I am getting exellent battery time out of it but if the seidio which is suppose to be 900 mAh larger and doesnt add much more in height over the 2600 then that might be a way to go.... Every little bit helps.
I however will only get it if it last longer and will fit under the sprint extended battery door so any answers to any of my questions would be appreciated.
I have both and actually prefer the sprint. I personally dont think the seidio is a true 3500. It doesnt seem to last much longer, maybe 10-15% but some days seems to die faster. The sprint is solid and gives me consistent results. The seidio will fit under the sprint case but doesnt snap properly. Stick with the sprint, its not worth the extra money to have the seidio
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I would say which ever one you can get cheapest at the time. But I don't have the 2600. You said you have both. Is it thicker than the seidio? What I was wondering is if the seidio extended battery back will fit with the sprint extended battery installed? That way one could still use the innocase extended with the sprint battery.
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I would say which ever one you can get cheapest at the time. But I don't have the 2600. You said you have both. Is it thicker than the seidio? What I was wondering is if the seidio extended battery back will fit with the sprint extended battery installed? That way one could still use the innocase extended with the sprint battery.
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Using the sprint battery with the seidio back seems to be "ok". But there is a fraction of space so if the phone gets jarred it can lose connection to the battery causing a reset. Normal bumps dont seem to affect it but I have had mine reset testing it out.
The seidio is thicker than the 2600 just to be clear.
Has anyone tried this one?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3800mAh-Sam...Accessories&hash=item20c0cf280d#ht_749wt_1163
I bought this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/180771671960?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Stupid seller! Batteries are the wrong size! Don't even fit! Avoid that seller.
i'd say just wait until Seidio's 3800mAh battery is available. It's going to be more expensive, but at least you won't have to worry about some generic battery doing damage to your phone.
Dude why would you buy those? There's no way they'll fit without a custom door, and I seriously doubt they have NFC in them.
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Dude why would you buy those? There's no way they'll fit without a custom door, and I seriously doubt they have NFC in them.
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The first one comes with a battery cover. The second ones use the standard cover.
That being said, the second ones are likely not 1900 mah and Voxigenboy, seidio will probably only make that battery for the Verizon version.
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Seidio is currently working on developing a 3800mah battery for the Galaxy Nexus . I would personally wait for them to release that battery then go the ebay route . One its gonna fit our phones . 2. Its gonna be closer to the 3800 mah rating due to more quality control standards being in place mainly because Seidio is a big company as opposed to the small Hong Kong groups selling batteries . Granted Seidio's battery wont support NFC which for me is a moot point since I already have it disabled and dont plan to use that function of the phone (Think Evo 3D , I never used the 3d function of that either LOL) . Im sure the initial batch of extended batteries might have issues with fit and quality out the door but as production ramps up it will or should improve . Granted I dont generally like Seidios prices but recently they have been sending out online coupons that drop 10% sometimes 20% off your orders . This is a good thing since Im sure most cases and holsters currently out there wont accomidate the new extended battery , unless you use some redneck engineering (No Duct tape is not included in the R&D aspect LOL atleast not mine) . I remember with the EVO 4G and their extended battery you would be able to cut a TPU case to fit the battery perfectly and it would work with their holster as well . Im hoping the case still stands when the Nexus Galaxy battery is released , since most Seidio extended cases dont fully protect all sides of the phone .
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Alright I'm getting the Hyperion 3500 mah extended battery with the tpu case and was wondering how much you guys like it?
Looks Good
I want one !
I bought one in June and was THRILLED with it, compared to the stock battery. Made the phone useful finally and lasted a long time - it's now 6 mos later and it's dead - that's why they only have a 3 month warranty. So I now have to spend $25 every six months to use my Galaxy Nexus.
Hey, am now thinking off buying Hyperion battery, has the same happened to any1 else?
Generally how is the response of these batteries? On ebay, sellers which ship to india dont have hyperion, so any suggestion on other brand?
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hey guys, i want to buy a extended battery for my gnex, but i cant decide between 35USD samsung 2000mah battery or 8USD 3800mah one.
some guys says that 3800mah wont last a month and after will drop from 50% to 10% in minutes, but i think 2000mah is too little additional on 1750mah stock battery. what do you guys think?
thanks in advance
I'd buy the 2000 one and use the 1750 as a spare for heavy days. This way you don't have the bulk the 3800 brings to the Nexus. I have all three and estimate the 3800 is more like 2500 and thus not really an upgrade over the 2000 one.
I would say just get this. Can use it on new phone and other devices.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0073F92OK/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1363986897&sr=8-1&pi=SL75
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I would say go with the extended. I bought the Hyperion 3800 and the trexcell extended case and I couldn't be any happier with it.
The battery is more than double in my real world experience. The bulk isn't that serious to me at least. I just love using my phone without worrying about battery life.
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I would say go with the extended. I bought the Hyperion 3800 and the trexcell extended case and I couldn't be any happier with it.
The battery is more than double in my real world experience. The bulk isn't that serious to me at least. I just love using my phone without worrying about battery life.
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but hyperion is a good brand, and my nexus is a gsm i9250 not compatible. the 3800 battery i was asking is generic brands, i dont know if worth spend money on them
EDIT: generic batteries can hurt my phone? like explode or anything else?
i have the qcell 3850 for about 2 weeks. i love it no complaints so far
i guess definitly 3800 is the choice if you are looking for pure battery life .. you only need to see if it "fits" your hand or not .... but for the comments i see on the forum, it looks like is just a matter of getting use to it
I just recently bought the onite 3500mah battery(with NFC) for 20$. Yet to test, m out of country ATM, but there are excellent reviews on amazon for it
Also using qcell 3850 for a few weeks and been pretty happy with the performance so far. Easily go through 1 day ++ (sometimes 2 days) with moderate usage.
The extra bulk didn't bother me at all.
I researched a lot before spending money on a new battery and the conclusion I made is that is better buy a new battery instead a power pack, so I have two options the 10 dollars 3900mah battery or 18 dollars 3850mah hyperion battery. Does hyperion brand worth this price over the generic brand?
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leandronb said:
I researched a lot before spending money on a new battery and the conclusion I made is that is better buy a new battery instead a power pack, so I have two options the 10 dollars 3900mah battery or 18 dollars 3850mah hyperion battery. Does hyperion brand worth this price over the generic brand?
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They are all the same.
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I will give a try at the 10usd 3900mah, and the seidio or mugen batteries are too expensive, 90usd. do you think it will worth to buy?
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Just ordered a $10 3800 mah battery myself.
But don't know when it will finally reach me since I am in India.
I just ordered a 2100 mah and I hope its good shouldn't be bulky hope I can use my cases with it.
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I bought the 2100 Samsung extended for $25 on sale, about a month later I bought the Hyperon 3800 and I couldn't be happier.
The extended one Samsung tries to sell you is a joke, it's only a few hundred mah bigger.
I love my hyperon battery and the bulk isn't that bad, I actually like the small lip on the bottom it's nice for holding the phone up. Plus I've gotten almost 5 hours of screen time before.
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I just ordered a 2100 mah and I hope its good shouldn't be bulky hope I can use my cases with it.
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I just got that battery today from Sprint. My TPU case fits with it just fine. I don't think any 2 piece snap together would, but I can't say that for sure as I only have the one case.
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I just got that battery today from Sprint. My TPU case fits with it just fine. I don't think any 2 piece snap together would, but I can't say that for sure as I only have the one case.
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Got mine too and am pleased to say that many of my cases work good battery i see the difference
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Got mine too and am pleased to say that many of my cases work good battery i see the difference
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Yeah, it does last a little longer. Hell, for $7 any brand new battery would have been worth it. Plus a new back? Winning all around.
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Especially a back that fits more than the older one. No creaking :thumbup:
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Is there an extended battery that doesn't need a new back for?
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