Galaxy S5: Third-party/extended batteries

[dsgroub]

S5 will probably be my first Android phone (last is iPhone) with a choice of swapping a battery that increases more battery life. I?ll wait until there are enough reviews for different capacities of extended batteries, just wondering which is going to be my first.

Update:

Although I have been on iPhones for years and LOVE them a lot, I have to admit GS5 is a great device. Been fiddled with my new Galaxy S5 since yesterday and the battery life is still at ~35 %( moderate usage), but as it has an option to swap out spare or extended batteries, I also placed orders for a slim extended battery on mpj and a OEM on Amazon. Gonna post my battery result later.

Both of IOS and Android have pros and cons for sure. I thought I would be stumbling for days getting used to it, just figured it out very quickly. The grip is comfortable to hold, screen is awesome, and everything on the s5 just seems to be good enough for me!

 

[Greg C]

re: GS5 third-party/extended batteries

Uhm... Ok... but there are plenty of higher capacity batteries for the S5 already in use. The higher capacity batteries are not going to be specific for the S5. Mophie batteries are high quality. Maybe I don't completely understand what you are trying to say.

 

[anon(27512)]

re: GS5 third-party/extended batteries

Uhm... Ok... but there are plenty of higher capacity batteries for the S5 already in use. The higher capacity batteries are not going to be specific for the S5. Mophie batteries are high quality. Maybe I don't completely understand what you are trying to say.

I think OP means user replaceable batteries that go into the phone versus an external solution you suggested.

I'm with you though I love mophie. I'll probably get two of their powerstation xl's to replace my hypershop plugs that died in less than a year.

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[I Monarch]

re: GS5 third-party/extended batteries

I'm hoping Samsung does an external battery charger and battery combo pack like they have done in the past. That's going to make me switch away from my iPhone for a while.

 

[anon(27512)]

re: GS5 third-party/extended batteries

I'm hoping Samsung does an external battery charger and battery combo pack like they have done in the past. That's going to make me switch away from my iPhone for a while.

this.

 

[Xzibit3]

re: GS5 third-party/extended batteries

They won't in the U.S.

 

[anon(27512)]

re: GS5 third-party/extended batteries

They won't in the U.S.

I was able to get one off of amazon for my note 2

 

[Xzibit3]

re: GS5 third-party/extended batteries

I was able to get one off of amazon for my note 2

Oh, from what seller? I would like that to come with my S5, and was the phone in good condition?

 

[anon(27512)]

re: GS5 third-party/extended batteries

Oh, from what seller? I would like that to come with my S5, and was the phone in good condition?

I meant he external battery. It was a samsung original battery shipped and sold by amazon.

 

[Xzibit3]

re: GS5 third-party/extended batteries

I meant he external battery. It was a samsung original battery shipped and sold by amazon.

Oh.

 

[anon(27512)]

re: GS5 third-party/extended batteries

Oh.

Ya sorry.

 

[Xzibit3]

Re: GS5 third-party/extended batteries

No problem, I'll just end up buying the extra battery and battery charger thing.

 

[dsgroub]

Re: GS5 third-party/extended batteries

I am focusing on several batteries already. Will Samsung launch official extended battery?

 

[anon(27512)]

Re: GS5 third-party/extended batteries

No problem, I'll just end up buying the extra battery and battery charger thing.

I want to buy that too. Hopefully it will be available soon.

 

[Xzibit3]

Re: GS5 third-party/extended batteries

I want to buy that too. Hopefully it will be available soon.

Agreed.

 

[vamp464]

Re: GS5 third-party/extended batteries

I can't wait to see some wireless charging options!

 

[Xzibit3]

Re: GS5 third-party/extended batteries

I am focusing on several batteries already. Will Samsung launch official extended battery?

I doubt, they want you to buy the extra battery and portable battery charger.

 

[dsgroub]

Re: GS5 third-party/extended batteries

Well, then, I still have to wait for extended batteries of ZL or Mpj, mugen is way too expensive for me.

 

[Ceetar]

Re: GS5 third-party/extended batteries

I used third-party batteries for the S1 with the external charger and found it annoying and not as good (crappy choice in battery perhaps)

I much preferred using 'real' OEM batteries (claimed, but didn't say Samsung and didn't seem to have NFC when I used them) for the S3.

Every once in a while I seemed to get a warning about the battery not being permitted, but that was sporadic and usually didn't stick, but I'd usually like to give it at least a couple of weeks to see if anyone has any problems with 'em.

Looks like the OEM batteries on ebay are 25-32 range, which isn't bad, but I'm wondering if I should make due and wait a couple of weeks/months and see if they come down to where I can buy a couple for less than that.

 

[dsgroub]

Got mine yesterday and feel it is an impressive device with good battery life so far.