I am looking to keep my white GSM Samsung Galaxy Nexus naked as the bulk is just too much, and I need as much comfort in my hand as possible...
That being said: does anyone want to chime in on how the Mugen extended battery is performing compared to stock and/or the original Samsung /w battery door?
I have the original samsung extended battery, but no white door to put on...
Thanks guys.
One thing to note if you are buying a replacement battery... the NFC antenna is built into the battery. If this is a feature you use, make sure your new battery has it.
I am waiting for my 4000mah mugen battery including nfc. But would also love the pogo car dock.. Too bad in does not fit anymore with the New battery..
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what about Seidio Innocell ? 3500mAh for GSM version
http://www.amazon.com/Seidio-BACY35SSGNG-GY-Innocell-3500mAh-Extended/dp/B007K5H5D8
I really wanna buy this one, but is it really good?
mugen or Seidio innocell?
I do not think it supports nfc..
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Azdian said:
what about Seidio Innocell ? 3500mAh for GSM version
http://www.amazon.com/Seidio-BACY35SSGNG-GY-Innocell-3500mAh-Extended/dp/B007K5H5D8
I really wanna buy this one, but is it really good?
mugen or Seidio innocell?
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Both will give you about 80% of the capacity they put on the label. Everyone else will give you much less than that, 70% tops, and often half or less.
I think these cheapo $10 3800 extended batteries on ebay are pretty good if you come in with the right expectations.
Yes, we know they aren't 3800, and are closer to 3000, but that still gets you about 1000mah more than the stock battery.
Yes, they lose their capacity over time more quickly than a genuine battery, but you should treat these types of batteries as disposable.
Buy one for $10, use it for 6 months and then buy another one.
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I think these cheapo $10 3800 extended batteries on ebay are pretty good if you come in with the right expectations.
Yes, we know they aren't 3800, and are closer to 3000, but that still gets you about 1000mah more than the stock battery.
Yes, they lose their capacity over time more quickly than a genuine battery, but you should treat these types of batteries as disposable.
Buy one for $10, use it for 6 months and then buy another one.
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The only thing that keeps me away from buying them is that batteries, in a general way, are pretty dangerous for the environment, specially cheap ones. And I wouldn't like to make that kind of waste buying several batteries.
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The only thing that keeps me away from buying them is that batteries, in a general way, are pretty dangerous for the environment, specially cheap ones. And I wouldn't like to make that kind of waste buying several batteries.
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yep valid concern. Fortunately where I live, we have battery recycling.
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Both will give you about 80% of the capacity they put on the label. Everyone else will give you much less than that, 70% tops, and often half or less.
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i just placed an order for Innocell 3500mAh, hope its worth the money.
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Azdian said:
i just placed an order for Innocell 3500mAh, hope its worth the money.
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You will be happy with it. I have it for the CDMA nexus and it gets me through the day with heavy use easily.
My Mugen Power 4000mah battery is on its 2nd cycle and it works like a charm already! With heavy use and constantly nfc + wifi + hsdpa on it lasts 2,5 days
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My Mugen Power 4000mah battery is on its 2nd cycle and it works like a charm already! With heavy use and constantly nfc + wifi + hsdpa on it lasts 2,5 days
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you know i actually believe you, due to somewhat similar experience.
using Seidio Innocell 3500mAh extended batter for my GNexus (GSM) for a month right now
and i really love it
it can go for 6+ hours screen on time with wifi on and 3g and automatic brightness
this result was after only one charging cycle i posted on my instgram
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it adds a little thickness but not that much, actually you won't notice any difference while holding it and using it with one hand
the only downside is the back cover, I don't know what its called in English , but the tips thats go in the phone body can easily be broken
( look at the image i circled the thing as an example - the photo not mine )
what do you think about this?
http://www.ebay.it/itm/Mtec-Akku-fur-Samsung-Google-Galaxy-Nexus-3800mAh-Batterie-Battery-/390417085726?pt=DE_Handy_PDA_Akkus&hash=item5ae6abf51e#ht_3307wt_1139
Azdian said:
using Seidio Innocell 3500mAh extended batter for my GNexus (GSM) for a month right now
and i really love it
it can go for 6+ hours screen on time with wifi on and 3g and automatic brightness
this result was after only one charging cycle i posted on my instgram
it adds a little thickness but not that much, actually you won't notice any difference while holding it and using it with one hand
the only downside is the back cover, I don't know what its called in English , but the tips thats go in the phone body can easily be broken
( look at the image i circled the thing as an example - the photo not mine )
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Thats not the battery your using is it???? That looks like the stock one.
If its that big then I need a link to buy right this second!
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Thats not the battery your using is it???? That looks like the stock one.
If its that big then I need a link to buy right this second!
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That's a Samsung battery. He said he is using Seidio. He used that picture to illustrate a point in his post.
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Thats not the battery your using is it???? That looks like the stock one.
If its that big then I need a link to buy right this second!
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as joshnichols189 said the image just to explain the issue I found on the back cover.
here is a photos of the battery
package
http://distilleryimage7.s3.amazonaws.com/b0bb4a189f3b11e1989612313815112c_7.jpg
comparing the extended battery with the stock one
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/42204947/Innocellvsstock2.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/42204947/innocellvsoriginal1.jpg
here is a new results:
Could I trouble someone to measure the thickness of the Seidio 3500 for GSM? Looking to get one, but want to see if I can do a little modding to fit it in a case without using that unsightly back door. From the comparison pic above, it seems to be a hair over double the thickness of stock battery. Correct?
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So I decided to purchase an extended battery for the Galaxy Nexus since the original (1750 mAH) battery didn't really live up to my expectations. The original battery gave decent battery life and kept the thickness of the phone to a minimum.
After receiving the battery from ebay member: mulkin, I had inspected the battery and confirmed that it was indeed the "official" extended battery for the GSM model.
I wasn't expecting the battery to come in a couple days since it was coming from South Korea, but it did take less than a week to get here to South California. Packaging was very nice and kept the battery and back cover well protected.
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The extended battery cover that was included with the extended battery still has the same texture as the original. The phone also feels better with the new battery cover. The slight thickness it adds still maintains the phones low profile. The only thing it loses is the slight curve of the original battery cover right above the rear speaker. NFC works perfectly and isn't affected at all, it also works well if your using the stock battery with the extended back cover.
Overall, I am happy with the product. Battery life has definitely improved over the couple days I was using it. I am going to attach screenshots of the battery life I am getting, as well as pictures of the extended battery on the phone soon. If you have any questions, just leave a comment.
Thanks.
Thank you for the review with pictures. I have the battery as well, there is a existing thread in regards to this topic to anyone who wants additional information about this battery before making a purchase.
I personally purchased mines from shimshop.. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Sam...Accessories&hash=item1c222d0cea#ht_4976wt_905
Also genuine, ~$36 ships from South Korea.. takes about 1.5 weeks. Negri also sells this battery as well but it's ~$50.
The phone also feels better with the new battery cover. The slight thickness it adds still maintains the phones low profile.
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Thanks for posting this. I was also surprised how quickly this was shipped in from South Korea (to Montreal, CA).
Also, FWIW, my Otterbox Commuter and SGP Ultra Capsules fit perfectly with the new battery door and larger battery.
And to throw this out there, you can easily get through 24 hours of casual to moderate usage on this thing... And for heavy days, I reach 4 hours of screen on time with ~25-30% remaining (@12 hours unplugged).
Now to find a white extended battery door.
esuohe said:
Also, FWIW, my Otterbox Commuter and SGP Ultra Capsules fit perfectly with the new battery door and larger battery.
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Forgot to mention that this extended battery and door fit snugly into the Incipio Silicrylic cases, too.
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I couldn't agree more with your thread.
I also like the fact that - when you set your phone down (without a case), it lies perfect FLAT.
Depends on your own preference, but the aesthetics of it pleases me greatly.
Mine arrived today and I love it. it does add some weight but just feels more sold.looking forward to seeing what screen time I can achieve with this
I just ordered one myself today, looking forward to it
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What sort of gains can we expect out of an additional 250mah?
Are we talking about extra hours? Very interested...
I ordered one as well from the shimshop seller. Should arrive in a week or two, will post pics as well when it arrives, and tell you my experience
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First off, thanks for the quick review. I'm thinking about ordering one of those too.
Could you tell me if the new battery cover has any gap to the actual phone, by that I mean... does it fit the phone perfectly or does it make any noise when pushing on it?
stereoprologic said:
First off, thanks for the quick review. I'm thinking about ordering one of those too.
Could you tell me if the new battery cover has any gap to the actual phone, by that I mean... does it fit the phone perfectly or does it make any noise when pushing on it?
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The new battery cover has no gap at all. It does fit perfectly and there is no noise at all when pushing on the battery cover. I want to attach pictures of the battery on the phone but I don't have a camera on me at the moment.
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Is there any shop to order this from in the states or is it still only available through eBay or a Korean shop?
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Is there any shop to order this from in the states or is it still only available through eBay or a Korean shop?
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take a look at here, http://www.expansys-usa.com/samsung-extended-battery-and-cover-for-gsm-galaxy-nexus-226962/
Only 4 hours on screen time? I average over 5 on mobile data with mine, pre 404. I need to do a rundown test to see how much now, probably closer to 6 hours. I do have auto brightness on though. The mah difference isn't huge, but I'll take all I can get and if it even gives a half hour more screen time then its worth it. Feels better in the hand too.
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Could you take a picture of the "inside" of the battery cover please? Would be much appreciated... I'm still thinking about buying one for my phone.
I've done some research and it looks like the extra 250 mah will give you about a 14% boost in battery life. So, imagine as if you start out with ~114% battery life, as oppose to ~100%.
Hm... still undecided if that's worth the extra $36 and slight thickness added to the phone...
onthecouchagain said:
I've done some research and it looks like the extra 250 mah will give you about a 14% boost in battery life. So, imagine as if you start out with ~114% battery life, as oppose to ~100%.
Hm... still undecided if that's worth the extra $36 and slight thickness added to the phone...
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I like how your avatar fits your final conclusion
Jayrod1980 said:
Only 4 hours on screen time? I average over 5 on mobile data with mine, pre 404. I need to do a rundown test to see how much now, probably closer to 6 hours. I do have auto brightness on though. The mah difference isn't huge, but I'll take all I can get and if it even gives a half hour more screen time then its worth it. Feels better in the hand too.
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Wow 5 hours
, that's not bad. I probably would have gotten that too but that day where I took that screen shot, I was listening to a lot of music so that's why the screen time was sort of low.
stereoprologic said:
Could you take a picture of the "inside" of the battery cover please? Would be much appreciated... I'm still thinking about buying one for my phone.
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Good enough?
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http://www.mugen-power-batteries.com/mugen-power-4000mah-extended-battery-for-lg-nitro-hd-p930-with-battery-door.html
Just wanted to share that info. I wouldn't waste my my money when their are much cheaper, just as good alternatives.
I however bought the Hyperion extended battery and couldn't be happier for just over $20 shipped from Amazon. I went about 48 hours on the first charge with 17% left (see screen capture below). I haven't even gone through the 4-5 discharge cycles yet and it's amazing. I love the feel of the thicker phone. Not much heavier, but completely worth it. The fit of the cover is excellent.
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Here's a review thread on here from it in case you haven't seen it or it gets lost in the pages.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574900
HotWhipT/A said:
http://www.mugen-power-batteries.co...y-for-lg-nitro-hd-p930-with-battery-door.html
Just wanted to share that info. I wouldn't waste my my money when their are much cheaper, just as good alternatives.
I however bought the Hyperion extended battery and couldn't be happier for just over $20 shipped from Amazon. I went about 48 hours on the first charge with 17% left (see screen capture below). I haven't even gone through the 4-5 discharge cycles yet and it's amazing. I love the feel of the thicker phone. Not much heavier, but completely worth it. The fit of the cover is excellent.
Here's a review thread on here from it in case you haven't seen it or it gets lost in the pages.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574900
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I was wondering, is there really anything special about the mugen that makes it better than other bands, such as hyperion?
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Cam R said:
I was wondering, is there really anything special about the mugen that makes it better than other bands, such as hyperion?
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Nope. Why pay more when the Hyperion 3800 mAH battery is already a proven choice at just $17.99?
996gt2 said:
Nope. Why pay more when the Hyperion 3800 mAH battery is already a proven choice at just $17.99?
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Agreed! And the cover is great. I have no idea what Mugen is thinking.
holy ****nitzz...100$ for only like 200 more mah wow so lame
tigerboom said:
The problem with cheaper batteries is that they use cheap low quality cells. In the begining they provide super-good results, but after 1-2 months they degrade radically, so if you want a year of performance you have to buy 4-6 such batteries.
Mugen uses good quality japanese cells and they last for 1 or 2 years, so you just buy one battery and use it for longer period -> lower cost and less hassle.
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so your are telling me that the hyperion extended battery uses cheap cells...and itll suck in no time
youngv408 said:
so your are telling me that the hyperion extended battery uses cheap cells...and itll suck in no time
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He's just saying it's possible and that the only real way to find out the quality of a battery is to see its performance over time. Third party batteries can be hit or miss.
drumist said:
He's just saying it's possible and that the only real way to find out the quality of a battery is to see its performance over time. Third party batteries can be hit or miss.
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ohh ok but dam like 100 dollars pretty much for a little battery man thats a lot
996gt2 said:
Nope. Why pay more when the Hyperion 3800 mAH battery is already a proven choice at just $17.99?
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I've been asking that same question since there was another thread about Mugen making an extended battery.
its more expensive because of the so called higher quality cells are being used in higher priced batteries....
i would love to have someone who has money buyy one and try it out and if its not good return it
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Nope. Why pay more when the Hyperion 3800 mAH battery is already a proven choice at just $17.99?
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Not trying to flame you here but where have you seen it "proven"??
I certainly agree there seems to be quite a few happy purchasers in these forums for the Hyperion battery and that's certainly great and I, myself just recently ordered the Hyperion battery as well, but let's put some things in perspective here...
* As tigerboom pointed out, DON'T expect longevity with the Hyperion battery. At about 1/2 the cost of the OEM battery and at the same time supposedly 2x the capacity...That should already be a strong indicator there's sacrifices going on. Then again, my smartphone lifecycle is about a year or a little longer anyway so if the cheapo batteries can hold up for that long then I'm golden!
* There's little to no regulation on how a manufacturer goes about rating their battery's capacity! I'd be willing wager that the Hyperion's rated 3800mAH is probably closer to the neighborhood of 2700mAH (give or take)...Whereas with the Mugens (being a very well known and renowned brand) is probably right at the rated capacity. Then again, even if the cheapo Hyperions are well less than their rated capacity but still well more than the stock battery? Heck that's still a win in my book!
* Don't expect great customer service on cheapo batteries.
All in all, give the quality batteries like the Mugen their due, but unless you plan to keep your phone for a LONG LONG time (cause that battery ain't gonna fit in your new one!) and need a rock solid dependable battery thats got a capacity to last until the next ice-age, them cheapo Hyperions will probably do the job just fine and not break the bank!
Got the Hyperion and so far so good. I get a full day of usage now.
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I've placed an order for it and it's already shipped. Should be getting it within the next couple of days. Will upload some pics once I receive it.
stemalo said:
Got the Hyperion and so far so good. I get a full day of usage now.
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Are you serious? Only one day? my wife gets 3 full days with 4000mAh from mugen... something must be really wrong, unless you skype/video call on wifi this whole 24 hour day that i can understand..
okishead said:
Are you serious? Only one day? my wife gets 3 full days with 4000mAh from mugen... something must be really wrong, unless you skype/video call on wifi this whole 24 hour day that i can understand..
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The Hyperion is only 20$..... It's not like it's actually as big as it advertises. If anything it's probably only about 1000 mAh bigger than the original. Mugen are built for quality, which is why they're so expensive.
BeatByte said:
Mugen are built for quality, which is why they're so expensive.
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Take a look at this:
http://batteryboss.org/
Basically every third party battery maker lies about capacity. Mugen, Seidio, etc...
even teh OEMs aren't quite at their rated capacity, though they are definitely the closest to what they advertise
hereric said:
even teh OEMs aren't quite at their rated capacity, though they are definitely the closest to what they advertise
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Right, theres no way to guarantee exact mAh. Some OEM batteries do say a "typical" and "maximum" mAh rating since it does vary from battery to battery.
However, the third party guys being 20-30% off from their supposed rating is ridiculous. 5-10% would be acceptable.
can anyone confirm the max time they get running as a hot spot with hyperion?
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can anyone confirm the max time they get running as a hot spot with hyperion?
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I haven't used the phone as a hot spot long enough to drain the whole battery, but I ran it for a while and remember thinking the drain really wasn't too bad. Sorry, can't be more precise with numbers.
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Looking for a longer life battery... More milliamp/hr... our RC batteries, as the MAh goes up, the life goes up considerably... which battery out there (samsung stock maybe?) would fit a Vibrant and be more than 1500 MAh?
svavrek said:
Looking for a longer life battery... More milliamp/hr... our RC batteries, as the MAh goes up, the life goes up considerably... which battery out there (samsung stock maybe?) would fit a Vibrant and be more than 1500 MAh?
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This is what I purchased a few months ago:
http://www.amazon.com/Extended-Desi...351353906&sr=8-4&keywords=andida+2300+battery
Absolutely spectacular battery. It's a bit snug, but it DOES fit inside the original battery cover. No overheating issues, either. Terrific battery life.
Viruss57 said:
This is what I purchased a few months ago:
http://www.amazon.com/Extended-Desi...351353906&sr=8-4&keywords=andida+2300+battery
Absolutely spectacular battery. It's a bit snug, but it DOES fit inside the original battery cover. No overheating issues, either. Terrific battery life.
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Thank you for the reply... seems as though Andida has very mixed reviews... the stock GS3 battery is 2100mAh, so if this andida fits the S3 and the Vibrant, then in theory the stock Samsung S3 battery should fit the Vibrant and I'd rather have a Samsung battery than after market. thank you
The Epic 4G Touch stock battery fits in the Vibrant, slightly larger capacity.
svavrek said:
Thank you for the reply... seems as though Andida has very mixed reviews... the stock GS3 battery is 2100mAh, so if this andida fits the S3 and the Vibrant, then in theory the stock Samsung S3 battery should fit the Vibrant and I'd rather have a Samsung battery than after market. thank you
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Where did it say that battery will fit in a gs3?
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I have an 1800 banker replacement battery very good battery I would definitely recommend it. 20 dollars for two and a charger
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Yeah I took the battery out of a SGS3 and no way it will fit in the Vibrant... But since I just came across some extra money, I think I'll decide between the Note 2 or the Nexus 4 and keep the Vibrant as a backup.
Ive used an Anker Epic Touch 4G 1800mah in both a T959 and a i9003 and it is great.. big improvement over stock
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I bought the anker 1800mAh, ebay had it a bit cheaper than amazon, 11 bucks shipped.
It's been working great compared to my original battery which is now crap. I can get close to 8-10 hours of actual constant use compared to my older battery giving me 2~4 hours.
Viruss57 said:
This is what I purchased a few months ago:
http://www.amazon.com/Extended-Desi...351353906&sr=8-4&keywords=andida+2300+battery
Absolutely spectacular battery. It's a bit snug, but it DOES fit inside the original battery cover. No overheating issues, either. Terrific battery life.
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Where can I get this Andida battery? Its currently out of stock on amazon and couldnt find it anywhere else.
How long have you used this battery so far and whats your feedback on this? Thanks so much.
sLiKK said:
Where can I get this Andida battery? Its currently out of stock on amazon and couldnt find it anywhere else.
How long have you used this battery so far and whats your feedback on this? Thanks so much.
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I also use this battery currently and have been really happy with it. I bought mine from ebay, I went and looked through my history and there don't seem to be any for sale anymore that I can find though...
I have been using Anker. Highly recommended.
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gilroy_lh said:
I have been using Anker. Highly recommended.
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Same. With the charger, my phone will never go dead since I have 3 batteries now!
Using anker 1800 mah battery as well. It is working well for me. One fill day battery life with normal use.
2 for 1 in amazon.
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Hi, I decided to buy this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Extended-Ba...842809?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4ab8502ff9 . Does anyone tried it?
Nope, but I'm really interested in the results. Please share your experience as soon as you receive it.
1850mah Kingk battery on ebay.
First charge cycle. Not bad at all, innit?
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There are a lot of gaps in your network signal, why? also what is your screen? what apps do you have? for how long do you use them? thanks.
The phone is usually in airplane mode while I'm sleeping at night, mostly because the table where it stays is near my head.
I don't get the question about the screen. It's the standard super AMOLED Vibrant screen. I'm using the ambient light sensor (50% indoor and 50% outside).
I mostly send SMS texts, use the stock browser (with Flash plugin enabled), Tapatalk, Flightradar 24 pro, Sportstracker PRO, Player Pro 2.7 (AAC 256kbps), and a few phone calls/3D gaming. Looking at the graph, the phone doesn't sleep often.
With this scenario, I could barely make 18 hours with the stock 2 years old battery and 24 hours with a 1 year old fake 1800mah Samsung battery.
Here are the 1st to 4th initial charge cycles.
1st http://i.imgur.com/zvU8Z7z.png (apps http://i.imgur.com/uPvkRlq.png )
2nd http://i.imgur.com/yHHLKwU.png (apps http://i.imgur.com/3lhta76.png )
3rd http://i.imgur.com/wJmws2d.png (apps http://i.imgur.com/5VEMP5o.png )
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There are a lot of gaps in your network signal, why? also what is your screen? what apps do you have? for how long do you use them? thanks.
I think poster is asking what is your screen on times
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Just wondering to see if anyone has this badboy yet. Just wanting to hear some comments about it
Locklear308 said:
Just wondering to see if anyone has this badboy yet. Just wanting to hear some comments about it
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It's only up for pre order I do believe. It's not even been released yet I thought?
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The 4500mAh battery from Gorilla Gadgets with NFC for $23.99 is a better option!
zeus180 said:
The 4500mAh battery from Gorilla Gadgets with NFC for $23.99 is a better option!
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Not for the people that wants to keep a slim phone
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lonz358 said:
Not for the people that wants to keep a slim phone
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How about portable backup USB battery charger then?
I haven't used it personally, but many of my friends say that it is quite useful especially when they're travelling.
I dont want to advertise the thread I created, but could you please ask your questions in one thread, so people wonr have to look ar a thousand threads.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1944068
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zeus180 said:
How about portable backup USB battery charger then?
I haven't used it personally, but many of my friends say that it is quite useful especially when they're travelling.
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because, for about the same price, with the samsung 3000 mah battery, you don't have to carry a portable backup USB battery charger and you still get the slim phone. lol
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because, for about the same price, with the samsung 3000 mah battery, you don't have to carry a portable backup USB battery charger and you still get the slim phone. lol
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Sure it'll still be slim but thicker than the stock battery & back combo. I wonder what that means for cases? Anyone think it'll fit in a regular case i.e. otterbox , uag, spigen bumper or just a reg tpu?
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zeus180 said:
The 4500mAh battery from Gorilla Gadgets with NFC for $23.99 is a better option!
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Do you know anything about it? Reviews, or something.
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I dont want to advertise the thread I created, but could you please ask your questions in one thread, so people wonr have to look ar a thousand threads.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1944068
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10-4 I will head there!
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The 4500mAh battery from Gorilla Gadgets with NFC for $23.99 is a better option!
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I'd say the Anker 4400mah battery w/ back cover for $12.99 w/o NFC or $19.99 w/ NFC is an even better option!
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AndrewH05 said:
I'd say the Anker 4400mah battery w/ back cover for $12.99 w/o NFC or $19.99 w/ NFC is an even better option!
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Anker 4400 plus seidio back cover ftw. I was going to hold out for this but 3000mah isn't enough lol. I get over double the battery life of stock battery. Also the seidio back cover keeps it slim and nice in the hand. For only $30 it is the best option for the money.
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Sure it'll still be slim but thicker than the stock battery & back combo. I wonder what that means for cases? Anyone think it'll fit in a regular case i.e. otterbox , uag, spigen bumper or just a reg tpu?
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Depends on how much thicker it is. It'll probably fit an otterbox type case with multiple layers, with the inside layer cut out to accommodate the battery. Which is if that's the case, I'm in.
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If it was easy you'd of hired the guy at Home Depot to to it.
Do we actually know the thickness of the battery and if samsung will have an official extended case ?
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I'd say the Anker 4400mah battery w/ back cover for $12.99 w/o NFC or $19.99 w/ NFC is an even better option!
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I agree
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zeus180 said:
The 4500mAh battery from Gorilla Gadgets with NFC for $23.99 is a better option!
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Everyone knows anything $23.99 and non-oem is not a better option. That's a mistake.
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Everyone knows anything $23.99 and non-oem is not a better option. That's a mistake.
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Maybe. But it Depends on the performance of the original one and the price. Let's wait for some reviews.
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For a $65 price tag, I think I could do without the roughly 40% increase in size. Per the stock specs, that's 11.4 vs 8 hours of talk time and and 11.86 vs 8.3 days of standby time. I have yet to run into an instance where my battery was completely drained with no option to charge my phone. I did try one of those portable Energizer power packs that was supposed to be a 1000mAh battery but only charged the phone 15% and then died. With all the roms and battery tweaks out, I don't see a need in paying that much for extra battery life. I'd consider it around $25 or so, but that's about it.
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i agree. 65$ price tag seems a bit excessive
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I'd say the Anker 4400mah battery w/ back cover for $12.99 w/o NFC or $19.99 w/ NFC is an even better option!
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I'd have to agree I have been using it for around 2 months and am grateful that now I don't have to bring a charger with me everywhere I go. It lasts about 2 days heavy use I doubt a 3,000 mAh would last that long.
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I'd have to agree I have been using it for around 2 months and am grateful that now I don't have to bring a charger with me everywhere I go. It lasts about 2 days heavy use I doubt a 3,000 mAh would last that long.
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Definitely. This was my very first cycle, I'll take it!
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I guess manufacturers are learning from S3 success to release new accessories ASAP I see that Anker just released their 5200 mAh extended battery with either Dark blue or White battery covers, NFC support, and their typical 18-months warranty. Pretty good value for $17.99 shipped.
http://www.amazon.com/5200mAh-Exten...435&sr=8-1&keywords=anker+5200+mah+battery+s4
I can only judge by their S3 and N2 performance and reliability, and typically these batteries offer even slightly higher capacity than labeled. I know there was heated up discussions lol!!! about Anker vs Mugen and Hyperion in N2 forums, but just my own personal opinion because I review a ton of different accessories, I always find Anker and Mugen to be superior in quality over Hyperion (who often can't even meet the capacity they list on the label) and between Anker and Mugen - Anker has a much better value and longer warranty, besides Mugen hasn't even released extended battery for S4 yet.
Regarding other discussion about Zerolemon 3x capacity for S4, ZL just released their battery for N2 and working on rugged cases for N2, so it will take a while before they will have 3x capacity for S4. Look how long it took them to release it for N2, almost 6 months (but the wait was worth waiting for ).
So in my opinion, if you want good extended battery, go with Anker 5200 now and wait for ZL 7800 by the Fall time
i'd rather just buy a spare and swap it out if i need it... that way its not so bulky & i can use the case i want lol
Looks great. Hard to tell how bulky it really is compared to the size of the phone, but I think I may pick one up. If anything, it will be great for long trips.
If anybody picks one up can you please provide pictures on how it looks on the phone and how it works with the camera flash?
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the anker powerbanks I have used in the past seem to die after a few months. I have yet to use the warranty.
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the anker powerbanks I have used in the past seem to die after a few months. I have yet to use the warranty.
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I have their Astro Slim2 and Astro 3E - been using for awhile, multiple charges and a few times it was a life saver for both my N2 and my wife's N7. One thing you have to keep in mind, something that is a fact with every external battery charger but only Anker spells it out in their manual - the actual capacity of external battery charger is about 30% less from the rated value because you have to take into consideration losses of converting from 3.7V its internal battery voltage to 5V USB interface which connectors to micro-usb port of your phone. Seems, other feedback on N2 forum about Anker external batteries has been positive, and I actually learned about the company by searching Amazon for top selling battery brands. Sorry, don't mean to turn this post into free advertisement for Anker (it's your money, I don't care how you spend it and what you buy ) just sharing my opinion because I review a lot of accessories and always look for a good price/performance ratio.
Btw, why didn't you use the warranty? You have 18-months given to you to get a new replacement for free. Go for it!!!
The reviews are not even for that extended battery.
Really anker...
What's with the first few reviewers on Amazon getting it for free in "exchange for honest feedback"... wha what?
Anker...I'll gladly give some honest feedback...shoot me a PM! :good:
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The reviews are not even for that extended battery.
Really anker...
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Ohhhh .....hmmmm...yep....you are right!
FYI, for what its worth, i reached out to Zerolemon and they said that Galaxy S4 version of their battery will be available mid-may
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Can someone tell me if Anker or other manufacturer has extended battery cases for their products. I know that Hyperion had one Honeycomb case especially for their extended battery for the S3.I emailed Hyperion about a TPU case for their 5200mha extended battery and they said they are in development presently.
The anker cover is the same as hyperion.
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The reviews are not even for that extended battery.
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Exactly. I'll know for sure in a few days.
Bought one yesterday (May 8)
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If anybody picks one up can you please provide pictures on how it looks on the phone and how it works with the camera flash?
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I bouthgt one yesterday, May 8...should get here by Monday so i'll post pics ASA...I'll also post a review.
I had both the Anker and Hyperion for my S3, and the battery cover is pure crap.
ZeroLemon is much better
i got mine today.. it fits the phone perfectly, for me i can hold the phone better with the added thickness but i need a case for this LOL. i feel like it would slip out of my hand.
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i got mine today.. it fits the phone perfectly, for me i can hold the phone better with the added thickness but i need a case for this LOL. i feel like it would slip out of my hand.
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OMG! It's tooooooooo thick for me (Yes I know, that's what she said)....and with a case it will become unpocket-able for sure!
How's the weight distribution post installation? Meaning does it have a tendency to slip?
Weight distribution looks fine to me. But you definitely need a case for this like what the hyperion had for their extended battery for the S3. I hope Anker would come up with a case for this.
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It's a frickin' boat!! I'd rather stick with a spare battery. The same capacity but the total bulk is less IMHO.
I don't see a problem with it. It's not even that much of a bulky phone.
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Ogredani said:
It's a frickin' boat!! IMHO.
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