Thanks for checking out my review. I have a lot more bigger pictures of this set up on my blog.
http://chrismchoi.blogspot.com/
Please check it out. Just getting it started. Please hit thanks if you find this informative or helpful and I will keep trying to review products for you guys.
We've all fallen in love with our Galaxy S III. What would have made our phones better? Extended battery life. Thanks to Seidio, they've provided us with the solution. I was relieved to find that the rubberized back was an added bonus. There has been much interest in this finish due to the sleek design of the factory back.
If I ran the numbers right it, the battery has a 40% larger capacity while still maintaining the sleek design.
The total weight of the extended battery and case came out to 6.53 oz. Factory weight was 4.76 oz.
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The SURFACE Extended case is the standard SURFACE case in the Seidio line up. Straight and to the point. It's the minimalist case. It covers up the corners. It's nice and thin.
Battery installed.
The hump in the back made the phone much easier to grip. The hump fell right into the palm of my hand. It didn't slide around like it did without it.
Fitment was dead on. I've been trying different back covers and the Seidio cover fits the best out of all the aftermarket covers I have tested. It's even all around without leaving any open gaps.
The SURFACE Extended case stays snug. You don't have to worry about the phone slipping out.
I was glad to see that Seidio took the time and made the case fit. You can see how accurate the openings are for the camera, speaker and flash.
The standard Seidio clip. Same as always. The top mechanism is still the same design we know and love. You never have to worry about it wearing down and cracking. It has the same spring design.
Conclusion
I'm in the wireless industry, so the the extra life is put to good use. The numbers do not lie. This is moderate use throughout the day. Maps was triggered by Google Now. I'm sure it would have last much longer without it. This would equate to almost 72 hours without a charge. I apologize I stopped at 49%. I will redo the test once I am settled back in. It's highly impressive from how it performed and I am content in this product.
MSRP: $69.95 for the Seidio Super Extended Battery available at the Seidio Online Store.
$49.95 for the SURFACE Extended Combo also available at the Seidio Online Store.
I definitely recommend this extended battery. Seidio has always been there for me when it comes in terms of quality and reliability. NFC compatible battery is available for around $5 more. I've had their extended batteries on my Blackberry's and my Evo. So I'm sure this won't be the last! Tomorrow I am participating in a 12+ hour event, I am confident I won't have to worry about a charge during that time. I'm looking forward to showing off my new battery.
Not something I would get but I'm sure it's great to have that much juice Thank you for the review.
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this thing looks a little thicker then the 4200 ones that people are getting. does it have NFC? etc etc.
Holy crap, you barely used the phone. Can you try some kind of stress test?
Nicely written though
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Holy crap, you barely used the phone. Can you try some kind of stress test?
Nicely written though
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It was moderate usage throughout the day. At the amount of time it was on... the %'s show. It's not like I'm gonna sit on Facebook 20 out of 50 hours. Sure I can do a stress test, but those numbers mean nothing when you don't know how it equates to real usage.
I'll see what I can do.
Interesting
I bought a 3300 mAh battery myself.
With stock battery, i got 6-7 hours of screen time with wifi on and pretty low brightness.
With my new battery i got over 16 hours of screen time with wifi on and brightness at maximum.
This is the GT I9300 with stock everything.
Nice review. Any specific reason you went with the Seidio over the Mugen?
I had a Mugen on my HTC G2 and it was fantastic. I never found myself frantically looking for a power outlet.
It's just too thick for my liking, I can't use some accessories with it
way too thick and ugly for me
had the seidio extended on my evo 4g.... straight love is all i can say.... considering the nfc ext for my s3 now....never tried mugen....actually jus heard of it... cheers
crakerjac said:
Nice review. Any specific reason you went with the Seidio over the Mugen?
I had a Mugen on my HTC G2 and it was fantastic. I never found myself frantically looking for a power outlet.
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I say Mugen belongs on Hondas. I've always been a fan of Seidio cases and tried out their battery and it worked well for me. So I stuck with Seidio and didn't change.
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It's just too thick for my liking, I can't use some accessories with it
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Lady hands. That is all.
Why does it look the same size of not bigger than the Hyperion 4200 which is 700 mah bigger. That's a big difference it should be a millimeter or 2 smaller.
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Gonna be ordering the backdoor to use with my hyperion battery and fhe extended case. I cracked my hyperion backdoor since the plug is tight with the honeycomb case.
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Why does it look the same size of not bigger than the Hyperion 4200 which is 700 mah bigger. That's a big difference it should be a millimeter or 2 smaller.
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Why does Hyperion claim to be 4200 when not 4200? Think.
Thanks for the review
Any one one if we can just buy the back cover?
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Any one one if we can just buy the back cover?
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They might send out replacements if you have proof of purchase.
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They might send out replacements if you have proof of purchase.
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I haven't bought one I just emailed them if I can buy a cover. I like the lower profile it has over the other covers I have seen
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I haven't bought one I just emailed them if I can buy a cover. I like the lower profile it has over the other covers I have seen
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I just chatted with them, and if you call their customer service line, you can order JUST the cover for 14.95+SH.
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Gonna be ordering the backdoor to use with my hyperion battery and fhe extended case. I cracked my hyperion backdoor since the plug is tight with the honeycomb case.
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It will not fit a honeycomb case correctly at all. the "bump" is lesser in width and length.. it will look like butt. (FYI)
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can we get a length and width dimension of the "bump"?
and is the "nonbump" the same size as stock?
I ask, because THIS may work with a DRACO!
(and if you decide to sell it, contact me, You are a great seller.)
Extended Surface Case.
Seidio also has other new cases out. I think they have an Active as well.
Related
I received my 3500mah on Friday with case. I haven't done any formal testing, but its been off the charger since last night on a fresh, untreated ROM and after a full day of work (including 35 minutes of Pandora on my commuter) its at 73%.
Now, some blown out pics:
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Pros:
There is no debating this; the camera lens is now OFF of flat surfaces!
With the changed dimensions of the phone, I find it easier to hold.
If you like a more pronounced presence in your pants, this phone will help provide it
You know when you have left your phone behind. This is great if you are a /b/tard that can't remember anything.
Holy crap the battery life!
Battery does not get hot. I haven't felt a temp change at all at 1190Mhz.
The balance of the phone has been maintained.
Slip-free material on the rear cover feels better and is more tactile.
The rear cover snaps in tighter than the OEM.
Cons:
Its heavier. Not as much as you would think, but it definitely adds weight. Not necessarily always a bad thing.
Its fatter. The overall size reminds me more of a PDA than a phone now.
The material used on the rear cover is impervious to all sticky material. I ordered two covers, the other one has been ground down trying to fit an M2 disc on the back and nothing is working. I've tried 3M tape, 3M windshield tape, Super Glue, and JBWeld. Its futile.
There is always the off chance that a battery goes off in my hand like a grenade, killing me, my puppy, two cats, two chinchillas, and possibly my wife in one hellacious blaze of glory. Hopefully Bon Jovi will be playing at the time.
Conclusion:
[4.5/5] I ordered an extended battery that was twice the size of my regular battery with a rear cover replacement and got exactly what I expected. Its not for everyone; But if you want your phone to feel more substantial and have a battery that has a half-life apparently on par with the radioactive isotopes at Chernobyl, this might be the battery for you.
More to come as I play with it! Post your thoughts and experiences.
More (resized this time) pics, showing the pronounced camera protection.
I agree, I've had mine now for approx 2 weeks and could never go back. I've been running Hero's Baked Snacks Roms and can easily get 2 days with moderate use if needed (I charge every night however). I'm usually around 55% - 60% (approx) after a full day.
It's definitely fatter but the phone is large anyway. The only drawback for me is that i cant fit any case on it which kinda sucks..
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Nice... mine should be here soon... totally stoked knowing I'll be able to really use and abuse all of the capabilities of the EVO.
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It's definitely fatter but the phone is large anyway. The only drawback for me is that i cant fit any case on it which kinda sucks..
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Agreed. I wanted to show the recessed lens because the back cover kind of acts like a case. But I would like to skin it a little more.
I need to find a way to stick the Soundgate disc on the back. This is driving me insane.
I should be getting mine tomorrow. Can't wait.
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I got mine in the mail today. When my girlfriend called to ask me what I was doing this morning, I responded, "waiting on my new battery, of course. " I was able to charge it before I left for work this evening. I had to restart 3x before I reached a full charge. I will be happy when its properly calibrated. Four hours later I am at 89%. I love it.
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I should be getting mine tomorrow. Can't wait.
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I wish they'd make this with a Rugged Case that fits it...the Rugged is bulky enough, I think they'd get a good amount of sales for that.
Where is the cheapest place to buy this? Has anyone compared it to the cheap eBay knockoffs?
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Im thinking about buying this:
http://www.seidioonline.com/product-p/csr5hev4x-bk.htm
but before I do, has anyone bought one ? thoughts ?
why spend 69.95 for the 3500 that already comes with extended battery cover, then spend another 29.95 for another cover?
It is a great battery. Been using mine now for a few weeks and have gotten so used to it I don't even notice the bulge anymore. I does make it easier to hold.
Most days now I end up with about 70% battery left. Having the battery power there to do what you want to is nice.
mine will arrive Thursday, looking forward to it
Anybody have any experience with the "Innocell 1750mAh Slim Extended Life Battery" ? I want to buy this. I'd rather not have a big bulge on the back of my phone lol
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Anybody have any experience with the "Innocell 1750mAh Slim Extended Life Battery" ? I want to buy this. I'd rather not have a big bulge on the back of my phone lol
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Probably in the thread about the 1750mah Slim Extended Life Battery?
First night with my new battery, and Seidio did not disappoint. Just like with my G1 and extended battery, I was able to go 12 hours of very heavy use. Internet/Games/Phone/Text/ and I watched Avatar in HD using my V-Moda Remix headphones, and streamed about 3 hours of Pandora. After all that I was still at 35% before I gave up and went to bed.
There is no doubt that with moderate to heavy usage this phone will last two days and with light usage a week.
Ok I'm gonna put my flame suit on for this one but I purchased the ebay battery rated at 3000 mah and I think the rear cover looks much better than the seidio one. I get approximately 2 days of use on it while running the baked snacks rom and I only payed $ 10 shipped. The battery never gets hot and the battery life is amazing. I will post up pictures if you guys want but to me the seidio is very expensive and looks really ugly. It's just a bulge out of no where while the ebay one has a smoother transition.
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Ok I'm gonna put my flame suit on for this one but I purchased the ebay battery rated at 3000 mah and I think the rear cover looks much better than the seidio one. I get approximately 2 days of use on it while running the baked snacks rom and I only payed $ 10 shipped. The battery never gets hot and the battery life is amazing. I will post up pictures if you guys want but to me the seidio is very expensive and looks really ugly. It's just a bulge out of no where while the ebay one has a smoother transition.
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No flaming here
I've been burned in the past by no-name gray market batteries and I sleep a little easier at night knowing I can hunt down the maker of this battery should it do the whole Holy Hand Grenade thing on me.
Seidio is much more likely to hold their quality control to a higher standard since they back the product with their name, whereas a no-name can sell you a 3000mAh battery that is really only a 1650 and they don't have to watch their name dragged through the mud.
Its really a personal preference, and its a very good thing that we both have the choice to put our money where we want.
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Probably in the thread about the 1750mah Slim Extended Life Battery?
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youre the man bro
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...should it do the whole Holy Hand Grenade thing...
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Haha... Funny yet true Mr. Sack.
Looking forward to getting a reputable uber battery, even if it means turning my back on the EVO to get hit by the ugly stick a few times.
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.
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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?
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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?
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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...
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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
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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.
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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.
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Good enough?
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Just in can anyone was wondering... I dremeled out my back cover and defender shell to fit an extended battery and it worked wonderfully. Now the size isn't for the faint of heart but if you want protection plus long battery life this is the way to go. I'll post pics if anyone wants but since I haven't seen anyone else post about it I figured I'd go ahead.
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Just in can anyone was wondering... I dremeled out my back cover and defender shell to fit an extended battery and it worked wonderfully. Now the size isn't for the faint of heart but if you want protection plus long battery life this is the way to go. I'll post pics if anyone wants but since I haven't seen anyone else post about it I figured I'd go ahead.
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please?
how much space is left in there?
i would LOVE if i could fit a small metal plate, and a wireless inducer too....
pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
plz
i wanted to do somthing like this. but was afraid of the defender since the silicone doent provide much protection with the battery exposed.
Pics yes please.
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Updated OP sorry bout the size of the pics. Also I know i kind of dorked up the actually cuts but with the rubber part on it you cant even tell. Enjoy =)
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Eh...
I have an Otterbox Defender and I heard about the Hyperion 4200+NFC and thought of the same idea but I didn't get the battery yet because I was thinking that the backside silicon would petrude.
If you look carefully at the backside pic after everything is said and done, it bulges about 2mm too much. I'm sure there is a gap now...something that I and most others (I would assume) would want to avoid.
I don't use NFC so maybe a slightly smaller battery, 3500 or so will be the 2mm less that it needs to be for this to be the ideal "hack" job.
(I wonder if the 4000 would work? Does anyone have specs on the thickness for the 4000 and 4200? BTW, a rotary cut tool would be best to cut, for those who are going to try this.)
Do you have any pics of how you made it?
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Do you have any pics of how you made it?
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His pics are posted already...
If you are asking me, I didn't do it yet because I had the thought that it would bulge the silicon on the back (as you can see in the pics)...but I'm trying to see if the 4000 is thinner by about 2mm, then it would be good. Hyperion would be the wiser choice as they are the better known brand...those other XYZ companies just make junky batteries IMO.
Anyone on the 4000 and 4200 thickness? (I've asked the only eBay seller that sells both, hopefully get a response soon)
Do you think it would be a bad idea to put electrical tape around the battery and back case to further prevent dust from getting into the electronics? I work in a warehouse and dust partials can sneak through cases.
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Does anyone know the thickness of the qcell xompared to the Hyperion? You never know,maybe one 4200is smaller
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Yes the bulge and the gap kind of bothered me at first too but I don't work in an environment that has a lot of grit. (As you can see I actually work at a Verizon store). As far as how I made it I just took a dremel but unfortunately didn't have the right tool at the end but I made due. Overall I'm still satisfied with it. The extra bulk really isn't whole lot for me plus I love having the rugged case. This has really made me love an already good phone.
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Heh...
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Yes the bulge and the gap kind of bothered me at first too but I don't work in an environment that has a lot of grit. (As you can see I actually work at a Verizon store). As far as how I made it I just took a dremel but unfortunately didn't have the right tool at the end but I made due. Overall I'm still satisfied with it. The extra bulk really isn't whole lot for me plus I love having the rugged case. This has really made me love an already good phone.
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OIC...yeah, the phone is so thin the Defender really isn't all that bulky as one would think. It's really the front bezel (to protect the screen) that kinda makes it look so much thicker. With the Defender, I can only think of a precise hit to the flat of the screen that would damage it...basically the tank of all cases!
Like I said, a couple of MM less and it would be perfect...someone had a double OEM battery hack job, just wished I knew the thickness specs on all these batteries...
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I was wondering why it looked like the covers had been attacked by gnawing animals
my question would be, do you actually need to cut the phone back or would it be fine running bareback inside the otterbox?
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The extra bulk really isn't whole lot for me plus I love having the rugged case. This has really made me love an already good phone.
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I was amazed at how the defender is so slim even with all the protection. My wife loves hers and I may switch for the winter from my incipio dual to keep it better insulated from the cold.
Want to do this as I've done it within other phones....just disappointed there is nothing in between stock 2100 battery and the plethora of 4000+ size batteries. Wonder how thick the seidio battery 3500 mah is
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That is so helpful! But it seems so thick. How much extra time you got compare with the stock one?
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With the hyperion 4200 battery, I am average about double the stock battery time.
Does anyone know what he put on the back of the battery to close it up and make it look black instead of just an exposed back?
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The outer rubber cover for the case?
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Problem
tried doing this on the flip cover case from samsung. and needless to say the otterbox wont close with that cover on even though i thinned it up. does anyone know if the flip cover (with the flip end cut off and taken completely out) will fit in this case at all?
Anyone tried this mod with Otterbox Commuter?
Thanks
This is a review of Anker extended 5200 mAh battery for S4: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CXFMZPS
With a lot of different phone battery releases, Anker established themselves with a strong and dependable reputation. I used their battery with my Note 2, so testing their extended with S4 was no brainer. Although Anker doesn't manufacturer their own batteries, each one features grade A cells and full CE and RoHS certification. I know these guys stand behind their product and make sure it passes all the required built-in over-load and over-voltage protection. And to back it up, they always include 18-month warranty and a top notch support. This particular battery is no exception.
It comes in capacity of 5200 mAh which is a double of OEM 2600 mAh from Samsung. The battery has a built in NFC, just like a standard one. Obviously, double capacity comes at a price of double thickness and double weight. I confirmed that by measuring original battery to be 44g (1.6oz) and 5mm (0.2in) in thickness, while extended one 90g (3.2oz) and 11mm (0.47in). No matter what you find on ebay claiming capacity of more than 5200 - I would never trust it because it's physically impossible to stuff more cells into that footprint.
The battery comes with a cover that doubles the thickness of the phone. The one I received had a very nice deep blue color, and a smooth finish. I did find the finish to be somewhat on a slippery side. The good news, you can easily find extended tpu honeycomb case for S4 on ebay for about $6. That will add more grip and give your phone extra protection. I just found that Anker also offers their own TPU case for S4 (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C3CSGL8), but do NOT get confused since this one is for a standard 2600 battery/cover which they offer as a replacement for OEM.
Performance of the battery was very impressive. I captured screen shot of it below. I run a stress test of keeping phone display at full brightness, no time out to shut it off, and playing HD movie in the loop for 10.5 hours!!! Along with web browsing, running some apps, and making phone calls, I had it running for over a day on 4G (no wifi) and still had 16% of battery left. That was not a light use, almost 11hr of hd movie at full brightness is not a joke. Overall, definitely a great battery to provide you with some extra juice!!!
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Friend bought one of this, it functions as advertise. Recommended.
One of the reviews said the battery cover was very thin plastic and prone to cracks and chipping from removing the cover to replace batteries often. Do you see this behavior with your setup?
oscarthegrouch said:
One of the reviews said the battery cover was very thin plastic and prone to cracks and chipping from removing the cover to replace batteries often. Do you see this behavior with your setup?
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I didn't find it thin at all. As a matter of fact, it felt very solid and no flex once you assemble it - a very important factor for me. But listen, Anker gives you full 18-month warranty to cover any defects or any problems with their product, and from what I read here in the forum they really stand behind it. So I wouldn't worry too much about battery cover since it's covered under warranty anyway.
I was going for the Anker one myself but then since its out of stock I went with the hyperion 5200mAh which came this week, it basically looks like that short of logos being different. The extended battery is so nice too, I use my phone A LOT and i can go the whole day and still have like 30-40% at the end of the day. Its my weekend now so I don't use it as much during the weekend so I'm curious how long it will go with low to moderite use.
kjr52688 said:
I was going for the Anker one myself but then since its out of stock I went with the hyperion 5200mAh which came this week, it basically looks like that short of logos being different. The extended battery is so nice too, I use my phone A LOT and i can go the whole day and still have like 30-40% at the end of the day. Its my weekend now so I don't use it as much during the weekend so I'm curious how long it will go with low to moderite use.
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Amazon has the Anker batteries in stock.
No tpu casrs for the anker 5200 batt :/.. Wud Wanna go with anker rather than Hyperion... Shudnt make a diff right?
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Hey - so the Anker 5200 battery case is waaaay too slippery. Does anyone know of anything like the invisible shield that fits it?
abalosmusic said:
No tpu casrs for the anker 5200 batt :/.. Wud Wanna go with anker rather than Hyperion... Shudnt make a diff right?
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hyperion's honeycomb tpu cover fits the anker battety
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aLdaRiS said:
hyperion's honeycomb tpu cover fits the anker battety
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Not looking for tpu. Would make the phone when bigger! Some sort of clear projector
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Anyone know if you cut out the back tpu of the neo hybrid could you still use the tpu around the sides with the ploy carb bumper?
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aLdaRiS said:
hyperion's honeycomb tpu cover fits the anker battety
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oh is that ture? will it make the phone thicker?
moraymol said:
oh is that ture? will it make the phone thicker?
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as thick as the case is...
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This battery is amazing, over 3 days standby 3 hours of screen on time, and a whopping 21 hours of awake time. I'm using the hyperion honeycomb case with mine, though I would like to have a more substantial case.
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Anyone know if you cut out the back tpu of the neo hybrid could you still use the tpu around the sides with the ploy carb bumper?
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I'm using the Otterbox Defender with the Anker 5200 mah battery. I cut hard plastic shell of the Defender away in the battery area, so that it fits around the battery. The soft rubber outer shell of the Defender holds the battery in place easily. I didn't install the stock rear cover (or the Anker supplied rear cover--the Defender covers it all)
It minimally adds to the overall thickness of the Defender.
Full disclosure, someone else here posted doing this first; I simply copied their design.
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I'm using the Otterbox Defender with the Anker 5200 mah battery. I cut hard plastic shell of the Defender away in the battery area, so that it fits around the battery. The soft rubber outer shell of the Defender holds the battery in place easily. I didn't install the stock rear cover (or the Anker supplied rear cover--the Defender covers it all)
It minimally adds to the overall thickness of the Defender.
Full disclosure, someone else here posted doing this first; I simply copied their design.
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Any chance that you can post some pictures of the modified Otterbox case with the Anker 5200 battery?
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-s4-active-extended-kickstand-black-p/csk3ssgs4kx-bk.htm
anyone know if the anker would be compatible with the above case by Seidio? Along with their own battery cover of course.
WrenchingPilot said:
I'm using the Otterbox Defender with the Anker 5200 mah battery. I cut hard plastic shell of the Defender away in the battery area, so that it fits around the battery. The soft rubber outer shell of the Defender holds the battery in place easily. I didn't install the stock rear cover (or the Anker supplied rear cover--the Defender covers it all)
It minimally adds to the overall thickness of the Defender.
Full disclosure, someone else here posted doing this first; I simply copied their design.
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Would you mind posting some pictures?
km8j said:
Not looking for tpu. Would make the phone when bigger! Some sort of clear projector
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Plasti-Dip is your new friend. I did this on one of my old GS3 and it was perfectly grippy!
You guys living outside of the U.S.
Where do you get these? I cant order to Europe from amazon or ebay...
Hey Fellas,
I am a part of Ankers Power User Program and will be reviewing /testing this product for them. I will provide dimensions, runtimes, heavy usage, real-world usage, ect.
Additionally, I will run a side by side comparison using same phone/ same tests. I just ordered my ZL 7000, now that it is in stock again.
****DISCLAIMER****
I was supplied a sample for test and evaluation, and promised that my review would be fair and honest.
Here are some stock pics.
Review continued on next page.
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In case you cant wait for the review, it can be picked up here at Amazon for $39.99
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GNSJU90
And here on Ankers Gift Guide
http://www.ianker.com/gifts/index_us.html
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WOOOW. As soon as I ordered my zerolemon and it already shipped out. This looks like it has a much more beautifully designed case and much thinner! I might as well order given the extra 200mah
Did this literally release today? I went through my whole weekend researching different extended batteries and debated myself which one I should get. Thickness is my biggest concern with the lemon
edit: it seems the dimensions are basically the same. But i may still go with this as it looks 10x better than the tpu case from zerolemon
wow... this is really thinner than my zerolemon case....and 7200mAh...
off to amazon.com! to get me one
The lack of nfc is a little disappointing, but it's so big! I'll probably pick one up since the zero lemon disappeared.
I believe this released for sale on Amazon Sunday night 12/15
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May have to give this one a try. I'm using the yasoo 4200 extended battery and thinking of getting a bigger battery to see how long it really lasts with my usage. Will report back with details.
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This case looks amazing compared to my zerolemon one.. but I still love my zerolemon case.
Ordered it yesterday and get it today, let you guys know how it turns out. got it because zero lemon disappeared so hopefully this one turns out good!
Do you guys think the Laza Samsung Galaxy S3 RuggedFusion Protective Case for Extended Battery or any other quality protective case would fit with this battery? Or will the TPU case that it comes with be enough protection?
I got one as well as part of the poweruser group. I'm just received it today and will be posting some pix in a couple minutes
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Do you guys think the Laza Samsung Galaxy S3 RuggedFusion Protective Case for Extended Battery or any other quality protective case would fit with this battery? Or will the TPU case that it comes with be enough protection?
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I am not sure any other case will fit. I looked at the zero lemon otterbox like case and the anker has some sort of a raised plaque on the outside that I don't think would be compatible. I put some pictures in my thread if you are interested.
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The lack of nfc is a little disappointing, but it's so big! I'll probably pick one up since the zero lemon disappeared.
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If you are on Verizon go ask for an nfc sim for isis. I got one in January, and so far $25 free from whoever had their prepaid option before and I think they have a new promotion with Amex serve for 20%cash back plus nfc even with this battery.
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I Just orderes waiting to come. i will write my experience
Hows the fit of the case over the phone and battery?
its really nice. i have pix in my thread if you are interested. seems like a durable and safe case for the phone
First Impressions......
The Anker 7200 is very well packaged, and the amount of thought that went into it really shows. The box is high quality and branded accordingly. The battery and case are enclosed in a plastic sleeve, then placed into a form fitted plastic tray with lid. Instruction manual, warranty card and power user info included.
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The case......
The case fits battery and phone nicely. The fit is snug, but not ridiculously hard to attach like some tpu cases. It is also the smallest and thinnest of the cases I have used. Compared to the Trident and Otterbox, it is the smallest /thinnest. The TPU material is rigid, and would seem to offer good drop protection. In comparison to the Otterbox TPU, the Anker TPU feels more durable, and likely to be penetrated by sharp objects during a fall.
The buttons are responsive and easily identified. The finish of the case is nice, the back being glossy and smooth-matched by a matte border to facilitate grip. The case feels good in the hand and surprisingly not slippery-due to matte case border.
I personally like the look of the case, but the shiny back is prone to smudges and fingerprints. While it makes it easy to slide in and out of your pocket, Im sure that I will be constantly wiping it down ( I'm a bit neurotic like that ).
I currently run the otterbox modded with the Anker 4400. I use this primarily because I need a holster M-F. However, I can see myself using this Anker case on the weekends- sliding nicely into my back pocket.
Suggestion......
It would be nice to see a holster/case option for this battery similar to Zero Lemon.
Perhaps a matte option with knurled edges?
The battery......
The battery is very impressive to look at, not only the size of it, but Anker also added an a rather thick acrylic plaque for branding / or spacing purposes / protection? Whichever purpose it is supposed to serve, it does look nice.
The battery arrived at 50% and I put it on to charge 100% before use.
The battery and phone assembled is about the same size as the ZL7000.
ZL7000-
Length 13.9cm
Width 7.3cm
Thickness 1.6cm
Weight ??
Anker7200-
Length 13.9cm
Width 7.1cm
Thickness 1.7cm
Weight 9.8 oz with phone
The battery took 6hrs to charge on my ext charger. I have both the ZeroLemon ext. Charger and the Anker ext. Charger.
While they both appear to look the same, and have the same outputs:
USB Output: 5.0v 1000mA
Charger Dock Output: 4.2v 600mA
The Anker charger would not fully charge the battery-max88%. I completed the charge with the ZL ext. Charger.
I discharged and recharged for 1 cycle. It took 11hrs 50 mins to recharge on the ext. Charger. It will obviously charge faster on USB -1000ma. Vs 600ma-and I will post the USB charge time once acquired.
The battery was drained using juice offender / and gps test.
Screen brightness set to 100%
Wi-fi, Blue Tooth and GPS all on.
This battery is amazing. The phone was on continuously for 17hrs 10 minutes, with a screen time 8hrs 23 minutes! I played games, browsed the web, played music, made calls, sent emails all the while!
I'm going to discharge one more time under normal real world usage.
Auto dim, Wi fi when at home, bt in car, and normal emails games and music.
I will perform one more rapid drain, using the same apps and usage for final comparison.
My understanding about batteries of this size is that they need to be cycled a couple times for cells to normalize.
Its easy to see that there is some kind of voltage fluctuation in this battery. At 85% the battery had a 2% variance and at 65% a 1 % variance.
I have to say, I am very pleased with the results thus far, and am curious as to how it will perform under normalized conditions.
Stay tuned!
FYI- As of this update, 1.2.2014 the battery is on sale for $31.99 Amazon.
Weinstein7 said:
indeed it looks big. by mistake, does the zerolemon battery focus on the same performance? 7200 or something similar?
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Well, we will find out soon. I'm going to run side by side comparisons using my stock unrooted s3 on 4.1.2
Stay tuned.
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Any comparison review between ZeroLemon 7000mAh Vs. Anker 7200mAh?