Battery life cycle

[ray1945]

Anyone know what the average battery life is before the time a charge will last dramatically decreases! 1yr.
18 months?

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! That's going to depend on how heavily you use the device. Batteries generally have a lifespan measured in charge cycles (i.e, discharging to about 40%, then charging back up to 100%). I believe the average battery will start to show some deterioration in performance after around 400-500 charge cycles--but realistically, you may not notice anything until it's at least 2 years old.

Other factors may influence this as well, like extreme temps. If you have a habit of leaving your phone in a hot car, the high temps that can occur can cause the battery to discharge faster, and may also shorten battery life if done repeatedly.

 

[Lefty Drummer]

On my Droid Bionic, it started showing decreased life around the 18 month mark. Haven't had next two phones - Note 2 and Note 3 - long enough to notice. My N3 I've had since May has been great. Welcome to the forums! ☺