Is the 2150 extended battery worth it?

**kilofoxtrot** · 12-14-2011, 09:44 PM

How much will the extra 300mAH get you over the standard 1850mAH battery?

It doesn't seem to be much.

**kilofoxtrot** · 12-14-2011, 09:46 PM

Opps... wrong forum. Sorry mods. Please move if you wish. My bad.

**YourMobileGuru** · 12-15-2011, 12:54 AM

Originally Posted by kilofox

How much will the extra 300mAH get you over the standard 1850mAH battery?

It doesn't seem to be much.

It's your call but I know I want one. Every LTE device to date has struggled to make it through a day on a single charge with the ones that do without disabling stuff being the minority, Anything you can do to squeeze a few more hours out of this thing is going to be welcome.

I know I am getting one.

**davey11** · 12-15-2011, 01:58 AM

I am getting the spare battery/charger combo over this I think. Always having a spare charged up batt is better imho.

With one battery, even the extended one you are kinda stuck when the batt is low...hard to leave the house. With 2 batts you get more freedom.

Just an alternate choice for you.

**KoukiFC3S** · 12-15-2011, 02:02 AM

Isn't there issues with a second battery and NFC? I remember reading something about it.

I picked up the extended battery. It's still charging, but since it doesn't add much bulk I think it's much worth it. The price is a rip off though... $50!

**bboykin87** · 12-15-2011, 02:23 AM

Taking price into consideration I think the spare battery is the best deal of the two.

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**kca2000** · 12-15-2011, 02:47 AM

Originally Posted by bboykin87

Taking price into consideration I think the spare battery is the best deal of the two.

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Im still trying to figure out why Verizon charges 39.99 for a battery and a charger. Then 49.99 for just a battery with 300 mah more. Seems like these prices should be vice versa. That said i also agree that the combo is a much better deal.

**ScottDaMan** · 12-15-2011, 04:31 AM

Originally Posted by davey11

I am getting the spare battery/charger combo over this I think. Always having a spare charged up batt is better imho.

With one battery, even the extended one you are kinda stuck when the batt is low...hard to leave the house. With 2 batts you get more freedom.

Just an alternate choice for you.

Dude, you JUST described why I refused to get an iPhone 4S. I often camp in the mountains, and having a backup battery is kinda crucial.

**monsterenergy22** · 12-15-2011, 06:55 AM

As long as it fits with whatever case Im getting, Ill be getting it.

**stormed** · 12-15-2011, 11:51 AM

I picked up the oem extended battery. I think it was about $53

I think the extra juice is worth it and personally, it think the cover the comes with it makes the phone feel even better.

**naqzar** · 12-15-2011, 01:32 PM

Not sure why, but when I was checking out the guy told me they were doing a 50% off 4g batteries deal. He had to get a manager to override it but hey $25 is a good deal lol.

**stanfills** · 12-15-2011, 01:39 PM

Originally Posted by naqzar

Not sure why, but when I was checking out the guy told me they were doing a 50% off 4g batteries deal. He had to get a manager to override it but hey $25 is a good deal lol.

Man I wish! They offered 30% off if I bought 5 accessories... Yea right, I can do a lot better online! I did buy the extra battery and charger though and the Incipio case since I felt I needed them right away.

**Scrappy08** · 12-15-2011, 01:40 PM

Anyone know if the battery/cover fits in the stock silicone case?

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**reflekt2099** · 12-15-2011, 02:31 PM

the look of the stock battery cover looks every so slightly different than the extended battery cover in that...the textured dimples on the stock cover recess "deeper" than the extended cover.

i like the look of the stock cover more...but i can't justify that minor detail to not want to use the extended 2100mah battery

**Premium1** · 12-15-2011, 02:39 PM

Originally Posted by monsterenergy22

As long as it fits with whatever case Im getting, Ill be getting it.

I got a tpu case and the extended battery fits fine. It barely adds any thickness to the phone so it should be fine on just about every case.

**DaPoets** · 12-15-2011, 04:47 PM

Standard Battery Charger w/Stand, Battery & Y-Cable has an online special for $39 at the verizon website. That is a better deal than the extended battery.

**racedog** · 12-15-2011, 05:09 PM

I bought the extended battery to get any extra time I could. The extra size it adds is really minimal and all the cases I was checking out fit it just fine. Its way to early to know how well the battery does and that's pretty much a subjective kind of deal anyway as it will depend on how you use your phone.

I'll just keep the standard battery as an extra and will charge it and haul it along when flying as a just in case thing.

**rsantos97** · 12-15-2011, 11:18 PM

I plan on getting the extended battery. When I had the Droid X, the extended battery made a huge difference for me.

**masterxchief** · 12-15-2011, 11:41 PM

I picked up the extended battery. Still haven't gotten to use the phone under normal conditions yet so can't say if it was worth it. I got the silicone case because the incipio cover didn't fit over the extended battery. The outer shell part couldn't sit flush on the bottom half.

**overfloater** · 12-15-2011, 11:43 PM

13.5% extra capacity for $50? Pass.

If you're struggling to make it through a 12 hour day on standard battery, the extended is only going to buy you another hour and a half anyway.

I went for the spare battery + charger. I'd rather have the option to swap batteries out and remain completely mobile while the other charges... than be forced to tether myself to a wall whenever the phone runs low. I have pockets. I can cope with carrying an extra battery if I foresee a long day.

**ac7822** · 12-15-2011, 11:48 PM

When I picked up my gnex today they were selling 2 extended batts for 50 BOGO deal. I told them I'd pay 25 for 1 and they did it. But I'm contemplating rrturnin the extended battery for the spare+ charger. The ext battery kinda makes the original useless- what am I gonna do carry a second back plate also and its not easy to charge.:

**booboolala2000** · 12-16-2011, 12:30 AM

I went with the charger and spare battery. I'm sure whatever issues there are with nfc and swapping batteries will be fixed soon enough. I'd rather pull off the cover and swap it out. Been using this phone all day so been a hog on the battery. Will see what real world battery life is tomorrow.

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**DaPoets** · 12-16-2011, 01:59 AM

I'm basically leaving the extra battery in the charger in my car so when I'm roaming around through my day I can just swap a fully charged battery in my car while I'm going from A to B. The extended battery just isn't worth it.

**nucubs** · 12-16-2011, 06:04 AM

Does the original battery work with the extended door? Or is there too much room?

If it doesn't, I might return the extended battery and just go with a spare one. Thanks.

**dsignori** · 12-16-2011, 07:21 AM

Is there any place online that actually has this extended battery? My stores have none, and I can't seem to locate them.

Thanks

(OT: Also can't locate the home docks anywhere) ...