Honeymoon is over

[ironass]

I have the Exynos version and am very happy with it. Didn't realise there was such a significant difference between the two chip sets.

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As time goes on, I am sure we will see more difference between the already overclocked Snapdragon quad core and the Exynos octa core models. It has already been noticed that there are audio problems, as mentioned in post #6, on this and other forums. Also, because the Snapdragon is overclocked, we may see more overheating issues, in spite of the heat pipe that was introduced in an attempt to mitigate it. This, in turn, will, as we see from the video, lead to a slowing, throttling, down of the U.S. phones.

 

[ron561]

No issues here

 

[luke31]

I'm loving my US Snapdragon model. Good for those who have the Exynos, but it's not worth getting so passionate over the differences.

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[anon(7775)]

I'm getting good battery with the snapdragon

Sent from my Chrome™ Samsung S7 edge

From your sig it says you are using the edge variant which makes your stats a moot point

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[LeoRex]

My wife's is still holding strong as well... it's settled in and looking at the usage and estimates, it would give her a little over 5 hours of screen time over a good 36 hour window. Those numbers have been holding steady for a while now. Considering the phone she came from (G4) was a little over 3h/24/h, I'm quite pleased with the outcome.

Battery usage is really volitile... and unfortunately, the stock battery tools give you bubkis to go on. I would recommend using something like GSAM and/or Battery Monitor Widget to fill in the gaps and give the stats more context.

 

[LanceAllan]

From your sig it says you are using the edge variant which makes your stats a moot point

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perhaps.... but is my extra 600mah giving me triple you usage the OP is getting? and powering a bigger screen? probably not, so maybe not completely moot, to the OP if you have noticed a significant reduction in battery life i would consider bringing it in to your carrier and have them do a battery test, i know Verizon is happy to do this but i am not familiar with the other carriers... perhaps you have a bad battery and are due a replacement device

 

[sling1]

T-Mobile GS7 3 weeks use.
S7 Snapdragon excellent performer

Not so great battery life is due to 3rd party apps running wild like facebook , heck that apps playing in backgroud sucking juice when not even activated.
Carrier bloat uses location in background etc & some are receaving lemon devices which are very popular in 1st batch release.

I've disabled carrier , some Samsung & Google bloat.
Screen brightness 80% , full LTE , GPS Enabled
Gmai push active , Weather Underground 2 hour sync etc no device cripple

Day hard use 5.5 - 6 hour SOT.
2 day spread 5 hour SOT

If I use Directv app SOT numbers fall.
AT&T needs to fix their CPU hungry hotbox app I can't blame device.

Using WSL - WORLD SURFING LEAGUE app I live streamed 5 hours of Bells Beach Australia compatition leaving 25% battery remaining.

 

[worldspy99]

Yeah the people who are getting crazy battery life has the exynos version

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Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge review: The Galaxy S6 2.0 | Ars Technica

Yup, Exynos has better battery life than Snapdragon 820...

 

[sling1]

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge review: The Galaxy S6 2.0 | Ars Technica

Yup, Exynos has better battery life than Snapdragon 820...

Quote
"The caveat with these numbers is that we got the Exynos numbers from the team over at Ars UK, meaning the tests were run in different locations. So while the screen brightnesses were the same, these scores could be affected by external factors like ambient temperature, Wi-Fi, LTE signal strength, and more."
End quote

I would like side by side controlled test..etc
Before buying what their selling.

Something simple as this test would be cool.
Watch "Galaxy S6 vs. S5 vs. Note 4 vs. Note 3 SOT(Screen-On-Time) Battery Test!" on YouTube
https://youtu.be/3OXPfItYKo0

Hopefully such test will be made avalible for both S7 versions. That will put one better then other debate to rest.

 

[ironass]

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge review: The Galaxy S6 2.0 | Ars Technica

Yup, Exynos has better battery life than Snapdragon 820...

Certainly looks as though Samsung's octa core Exynos 8890 in the Global S7's, spanks the bottom of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chip that is in the Chinese and U.S. S7 models when it comes to performance and battery life, as your link more than demonstrates.

Prior to launch, there were those that were not getting the Snapdragon models that were bemoaning that fact. I wonder if that's still the case? :-\

 

[sling1]

Certainly looks as though Samsung's octa core Exynos 8890 in the Global S7's, spanks the bottom of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chip that is in the Chinese and U.S. S7 models when it comes to performance and battery life, as your link more than demonstrates.

Prior to launch, there were those that were not getting the Snapdragon models that were bemoaning that fact. I wonder if that's still the case?

And once again lol
Quote
"The caveat with these numbers is that we got the Exynos numbers from the team over at Ars UK, meaning the tests were run in different locations. So while the screen brightnesses were the same, these scores could be affected by external factors like ambient temperature, Wi-Fi, LTE signal strength, and more."
End quote*

Until side by side test is run etc their batt finding hold no weight.
I could care less which ones better I just want true results & as I'm sure you do

 

[anon(7775)]

And once again lol
Quote
"The caveat with these numbers is that we got the Exynos numbers from the team over at Ars UK, meaning the tests were run in different locations. So while the screen brightnesses were the same, these scores could be affected by external factors like ambient temperature, Wi-Fi, LTE signal strength, and more."
End quote*

Until side by side test is run etc their batt finding hold no weight.
I could care less which ones better I just want true results & as I'm sure you do

Dude just face it the exynos is the better version, we here in the u.s got the inferior version

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[Malek J]

Exynos version here and I'm getting really good battery. Even better than the G2 and z3

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[sling1]

Dude just face it the exynos is the better version, we here in the u.s got inferior version

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I'm happy with inferior if thats the case . It blows away my S5 & Note 4.

A big secret don't tell anyone,
last month Exynos was the inferior version.
The truth will be told when both versions are tested side by side.
Until then it's all gossip

 

[ironass]

And once again lol
Quote
"The caveat with these numbers is that we got the Exynos numbers from the team over at Ars UK, meaning the tests were run in different locations. So while the screen brightnesses were the same, these scores could be affected by external factors like ambient temperature, Wi-Fi, LTE signal strength, and more."
End quote*

Until side by side test is run etc their batt finding hold no weight.
I could care less which ones better I just want true results & as I'm sure you do

I think you are reaching with that caveat as it only applies to the last, battery, test.

For instance, we are talking about a 33% difference in speed at the end of the video from post #6 and that test is clearly done in the same place.

 

[kelela92]

Mine is going back and forth. It seems when it's charged to 100%, it takes it a LONG time to run down. Charged to 80% or so, forget it, it'll die within a few hours. Weird, right? Like today, my phone only got charged to about 85%. When I got on a call with Verizon, it was at 80%. I was on the call for about an hour, and by the time I got off, I was shocked to see I only had about 30% remaining. I guess talking isn't allowed anymore as it will kill your phone in 2 hours or less. Yikes. I went to lunch, took a photo, used Google Play music for a few mins, got onto FB and was at 15%. By the time I posted my photo, I was down to 7% (was having issues typing, but I was on it for maybe 5 mins). Screwy as heck, that's my two cents.

 

[sling1]

I think you are reaching with that caveat as it only applies to the last, battery, test.

For instance, we are talking about a 33% difference in speed at the end of the video from post #6 and that test is clearly done in the same place.

no not reaching . Testing was going on before public release calling snap version better & now these new findings.
I think both are false no fact until both units are side by side tested real use.

 

[ironass]

no not reaching . Testing was going on before public release calling snap version better & now these new findings.
I think both are false no fact until both units are side by side tested real use.

O. K. but after the Qualcomm disaster with the overheating Snapdragon 810 chip and now the overclocked and cooled 820 chip, I think that anyone with Qualcomm stocks and shares should be considering selling.

 

[sling1]

O. K. but after the Qualcomm disaster with the overheating Snapdragon 810 chip and now the overclocked and cooled 820 chip, I think that anyone with Qualcomm stocks and shares should be considering selling.

I agree but let's not let Samsung off the hook. S6 exynos was a multi task battery disaster providing pathetic performance compared to S5 Snap.
Both companys are playing fuzy numbers fsure

Adding & how could I forget
The S6 exynos radio lte performance was the worst so says my local T-mobile store reps. They delt with it every day bad stuff.
A year of S6 tempted & reps ran me away keep your S5 or buy Note 4.

 

[monicakm]

SOT=Screen on Time

The maximum amount of time your display can be active based on the battery % you have left

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Thank you