2150 vs 3500 Battery question

**Lynx** · 07-26-2010, 09:38 AM

Just a quick question to those who have used both. How much thicker is the 3500 than the 2150? I have the 2150 now and I am not that impressed with the battery life with it. So I figure if I wont be using a standard case with it I might as well get the most battery life I can get. I do plan to mod a case once I know which battery im gonna stick with. Thanks in advance!

**rugbyua9** · 07-26-2010, 09:46 AM

Dang... my 2150 goes a day at least with moderate to heavy use. Just curious as to how the 2150 doesn't fulfill your needs.

**Lynx** · 07-26-2010, 11:00 AM

I am in the yellow after 10 hours if I dont use my car charger and leave it unplugged at work. I am a heavy user though and can kill it in less than that easily.

**jayhawkfan18** · 07-26-2010, 11:13 AM

From what I understand even heavy users don't kill the 3500 in a long day's use.. I'd go with that if the 2150 isn't enough. I will be getting one myself if the $12 2600mAh battery I ordered from ebay doesn't work out. But after reading many reviews on it I think it will work just fine (for me).

**Lynx** · 07-26-2010, 11:39 AM

Originally Posted by jayhawkfan18

From what I understand even heavy users don't kill the 3500 in a long day's use.. I'd go with that if the 2150 isn't enough. I will be getting one myself if the $12 2600mAh battery I ordered from ebay doesn't work out. But after reading many reviews on it I think it will work just fine (for me).

Ya I saw some of those also, I am just wondering how much bigger the 3500 is from the 2150.

**jayhawkfan18** · 07-26-2010, 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by Lynx83

Ya I saw some of those also, I am just wondering how much bigger the 3500 is from the 2150.

there is a pic (red one is the 2150) and it's supposed to be barely over 1 mm thicker

**PvilleComp** · 07-26-2010, 12:03 PM

There are pics in CRKhead's thread as well.

Heres the link

**jayhawkfan18** · 07-26-2010, 12:06 PM

Originally Posted by PvilleComp

There are pics in CRKhead's thread as well.

Dang I forgot about that - he's been a big help to me (and others) when I was trying to figure out which battery to get so here is a link to his thread

http://forum.androidcentral.com/droi...ncredible.html

**Lynx** · 07-26-2010, 12:12 PM

Good deal.. thankls guys

.... I may order the 1750 battery for when ill be around a charger all the time, and the 3500 battery for when im out and about lol

**jayhawkfan18** · 07-26-2010, 12:27 PM

Originally Posted by Lynx83

Good deal.. thankls guys

.... I may order the 1750 battery for when ill be around a charger all the time, and the 3500 battery for when im out and about lol

I have the 1750 and I don't feel like it's any better than the stock.. maybe adds a hour or so to your uptime. Definitely not worth the $50 if you ask me. You could just order the 3500 and keep the 1300 for when you are around a charger.. that way you don't waste $50 and have 3 batteries lol

**Lynx** · 07-26-2010, 02:14 PM

Hmmm that may be a good idea.... thanks for the heads up. I just cant wait for the day when they can make extended batteries in a better form factor. Or design the phones around having a bigger battery.

**CRKhead** · 07-26-2010, 06:20 PM

I have both 2150 and 3500 batteries... The 3500 lasts noticeably longer than the 2150, but the extra thickness is NOT noticeable... A fraction of a millimeter if that...

Took my phone off the charger (charged while powered off last night) at 7AM... I just used Google Navigator for a 4.5 hour road trip while streaming XM the whole time. Many texts were received, bluetooth on and several phonecalls... 13 hours later I'm at 29%... The 2150 would've died a while ago...

**rugbyua9** · 07-26-2010, 07:26 PM

Originally Posted by CRKhead

I have both 2150 and 3500 batteries... The 3500 lasts noticeably longer than the 2150, but the extra thickness is NOT noticeable... A fraction of a millimeter if that...

Took my phone off the charger (charged while powered off last night) at 7AM... I just used Google Navigator for a 4.5 hour road trip while streaming XM the whole time. Many texts were received, bluetooth on and several phonecalls... 13 hours later I'm at 29%... The 2150 would've died a while ago...

Thats awesome! Remember the days of the good ole' 1300 and the uproar of not having extended batteries yet? We've come a long way.

I just don't know, but for some reason, I just like having that HTC on the back and knowing its an OEM battery. Just my preference.

**Lynx** · 07-26-2010, 07:45 PM

Originally Posted by CRKhead

I have both 2150 and 3500 batteries... The 3500 lasts noticeably longer than the 2150, but the extra thickness is NOT noticeable... A fraction of a millimeter if that...

Took my phone off the charger (charged while powered off last night) at 7AM... I just used Google Navigator for a 4.5 hour road trip while streaming XM the whole time. Many texts were received, bluetooth on and several phonecalls... 13 hours later I'm at 29%... The 2150 would've died a while ago...

You have convinced me to buy this battery lol. It is shipping on Seidioonline.com right now but its 69.95 + shipping vs 63.95 on amazon with free shipping. If only I knew Amazon was shipping now.....

**babracmmm** · 07-26-2010, 07:56 PM

mobilecityonline.com has it for $50 + $10 3 day shipping. I canceled my delayed amazon.com order and ordered it from mobilecityonline.com (I have nothing to do with them other than being a customer). I ordered on Tuesday last week and had the battery on Friday. Very happy with that order.

**Lynx** · 07-26-2010, 08:05 PM

Originally Posted by babracmmm

mobilecityonline.com has it for $50 + $10 3 day shipping. I canceled my delayed amazon.com order and ordered it from mobilecityonline.com (I have nothing to do with them other than being a customer). I ordered on Tuesday last week and had the battery on Friday. Very happy with that order.

I checked on the site and they are backordered right now and no ETA on it

**CRKhead** · 07-26-2010, 08:09 PM

Originally Posted by rugbyua9

I just don't know, but for some reason, I just like having that HTC on the back and knowing its an OEM battery. Just my preference.

You're like a lot of people, myself included... Seidio made a really nice cover though, so I have no issues with it... Doesn't feel like the usual 3rd party cheap crap... I guess that's why it doesn't bother me so much...

**PvilleComp** · 07-26-2010, 08:16 PM

I've never looked back after getting mine. I use the phone without fear now.

**makya53** · 07-27-2010, 06:10 AM

Don't waste your money like I did on every extended battery when all you need is the 3500. Seidio makes top quality **** and not only does it look great but it feels outstanding.

**Lynx** · 07-27-2010, 09:05 AM

My biggest question now is do I wait for mobilecityonline to have them in stock
or just pay 69.99 for it elsewhere.

**IncrediBry** · 07-27-2010, 09:09 AM

Just got my 3500 last night....I must say the cover is top notch. I like the added weight. VERY happy with my purchase so far.

**Lynx** · 07-27-2010, 09:11 AM

Originally Posted by IncrediBry

Just got my 3500 last night....I must say the cover is top notch. I like the added weight. VERY happy with my purchase so far.

Where did you get yours from?

**IncrediBry** · 07-27-2010, 09:30 AM

Amazon.com when it was $49.99 ( it's $67.99 now...ouch! )

Ordered July 15th shipped on the 21st.

**Lynx** · 07-27-2010, 09:32 AM

Originally Posted by IncrediBry

Amazon.com when it was $49.99 ( it's $67.99 now...ouch! )

Ordered July 15th shipped on the 21st.

Ugh ok thanks. Mobilecity has it for 49.99 but its on backorder and there is no ETA on it. I just got my 2150 last thursday but I want to return it within 30 days if I can get my 3500 in time

**Lynx** · 07-27-2010, 01:11 PM

Well I just ordered it from amazon... 63.99, and I had it overnighted for 3.99 since I have amazon prime. Thanks for the input guys. I will report back later in the week