Seidio 3800MAH for LTE GNEX

[isosunrise]

I am currently only on the 2nd cycle charge cycle of Seidio's 3800mah. For the 1st charge cycle, I got two days of usage with 4G/GPS on (I have great 4G coverage in San Francisco, connected to 4G 99% of the time). I literally had to drain the remaining 20% battery by leaving the screen on and streaming Pandora on the second night so I can charge the phone overnight. I am a heavy texter, emailer, and internet browser, but probably only use 30-60m talk time per day; I have two email accounts that are pushed, 4 other email accounts that check every hour, most of my Google stuff is auto sync, and auto brightness. In comparison to the Samsung's 2100mah battery, I typically have about 20-30% left at the end of the day, so essentially the Seidio is indeed double. I am sure the battery life will be longer after a few charge cycles. Also, if I had use wifi instead of 4G, I probably might make it to 2.5-3 days! I was using 4G only just so I can "drain" the phone faster. Will keep you guys posted.


Skyboxer, the battery is just a thicker battery (think double)... so if you find a thick enough case, you shoudl be able to modify it as before. I believe Seidio also has a case for the 3800mah, but I carry all my phones bare, no covers, no cases.

 

[p08757]

Do you have any idea on how long this takes to charge?

 

[isosunrise]

I actually never measured how long it took to charge because I left it overnight (Seidio suggested leaving a few more hours after 100%). If I had to estimate, I am guessing from 0-100% in about 3-4 hours based on some glacing (and number of tv shows I was watching). I will get a more accurate measurement next time.

 

[isosunrise]

Few charge cycles in now... performance-wise, the battery is great. It lasts me 2 days easily with medium usage... with 4G/GPS on, auto brightness and 2 push email accounts. On heavy usage, it will last me about 1.5 days. I find that as long as I don't turn the phone around and look at the back; I am happy. I am keeping it as my main battery for peace of mind - and will probably 'upgrade' to a better looking battery door in the future if something else comes along. Functionality over beauty for now.

 

[youngzayiles]

So do they have a case for that? I hate for my phone to be naked.

From the best android phone PERIOD. Galaxy Nexus.

 

[KoukiFC3S]

What's the best screen on time you've had with this extended battery?

 

[albokay]

Has anyone heard about the extended batteries they sell on ebay from hong Kong? They are real cheap but it reeks of "you get what you pay for"

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[isosunrise]

I keep forgetting to check how long it takes to charge bec I charge overnight. Last time, It took about 1 hour for 50% on a 2mA charger (I was watching Shameless, so its an estimate).

I'll keep note of the screen on-time next.

I saw the chinese ones on eBay... first, I don't think they are compatible with the Nexus LTE. Second, yeah, I don't usually trust chinese batteries.

 

[isosunrise]

What's the best screen on time you've had with this extended battery?

I checked the screen on today and have 5h 40m. This the first time i checked, so i don't know what the normal is.

 

[Jdm4292]

Still waiting for a major price drop on this.

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[ShinyTop]

Personally I am waiting for early adopters to talk about their battery life. So far have seen nothing but complaints.

 

[isosunrise]

Personally I am waiting for early adopters to talk about their battery life. So far have seen nothing but complaints.

My battery life has been phenominal - it has literally doubled. It's not rocket science, double the capacity, double the battery life.

 

[ShinyTop]

That's what I expected but I read a post or two from people who got nothing like that which is why I was asking. I think I can live with the added bulk but did not want to spend that money if it would not make a dramatic difference.

 

[5h4un360]

Anyone got a screenshot of what they're working with?

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[albokay]

I just bought one and its charging overnight. Ill report the first run.

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[MRGQ]

I think ill get this for the Gnex even tho i get ok battery life so far...but this will be good to be on the road!

 

[albokay]

So far its not too stellar. Average use with facebook and words with friends. Still its thr first run so im hoping once it breaks in ill see better.

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[5h4un360]

So mine came in the mail couple days ago and I got this with pretty much heavy use like Facebook, twitter and watch several YouTube videos

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[albokay]

Well battery is just about dead. Im hoping it will last longer in the next few days cause as of now its not the uptime id like.

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[Kash76]

Please include screen time in future references.

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