please excuse my ignorance galaxy s4 versus droid max

[UJ95x]

Well for me its a no brainer. Coming from the Galaxy Nexus and Razr Maxx HD. You get extra screen real estate with no on screen buttons.

Sent from my XT1080m using Tapatalk

Honestly, I used to think physical/capacitive buttons were better than on-screen buttons. Now I'd rather have the on-screen buttons since you could reduce the bezels and get a smaller phone. You don't need a 5 inch screen when using the browser or texting. When you do need that extra space (movies/games) the on-screen buttons go away.

 

[YAYTech]

I could go either way on the buttons - overall I don't care. The capacitive buttons are nice for muscle memory - they're always there, so you can totally develop a habit of hitting them without thinking about it. But they do take up space & make the phone bigger, and don't have the flexibility of the software buttons. When it comes down to it, there are a hundred other things I care about more, so I'm not going to choose a phone over the buttons, but over other features & specs.

 

[Eclipse2K]

I think it was Innocell. It's actually 3500mAh and the phone ends up being a couple MM thicker. My best screen time was a little over 7 hours of screen time, I could get 9+ with this battery. A lot more than what I need and close to if not better than what I have seen on the Maxx
And I gotta disagree with the camera, sure you could get decent shots on the Maxx but they're not as consistent and not as detailed.
Hopefully Moto can greatly improve their sensors for the next iteration of the X

Posted via Android Central App

The S4 camera is superior to any Droid. I can't help but go nuts because in so many situations the Droid camera fails me. Also with that extended battery you're right up there with the Maxx. Possibly a few minutes worse but what's an extra 30 min or so when you already hit 7hours?

Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

 

[UJ95x]

The S4 camera is superior to any Droid. I can't help but go nuts because in so many situations the Droid camera fails me. Also with that extended battery you're right up there with the Maxx. Possibly a few minutes worse but what's an extra 30 min or so when you already hit 7hours?

Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

From 2600 to 3500, I'd think this battery would give me more than 30 extra minutes of screen time

Posted via Android Central App

 

[Eclipse2K]

From 2600 to 3500, I'd think this battery would give me more than 30 extra minutes of screen time

Posted via Android Central App

I read your post wrong. There is no way an S4 gets what the Maxx gets or more even with an extended. Well, maybe if you turn everything off. I tend to leave everything on and manage over 7 hours of screen time and it seems like Samsung phones are a bit less efficient.

Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

 

[UJ95x]

I read your post wrong. There is no way an S4 gets what the Maxx gets or more even with an extended. Well, maybe if you turn everything off. I tend to leave everything on and manage over 7 hours of screen time and it seems like Samsung phones are a bit less efficient.

Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

I have everything GPS on, location services on, and screen set to auto. Still get 6+ hours consistently. Extended battery would get me upwards of 8

Posted via Android Central App

 

[Eclipse2K]

I have everything GPS on, location services on, and screen set to auto. Still get 6+ hours consistently. Extended battery would get me upwards of 8

Posted via Android Central App

Custom ROM? My friend with Verizon needs a charge within a few hours.

Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

 

[beeare]

This guy clearly got the Holy Grail of S4s or he's not telling the truth because he has battery envy. Nobody I know with an S4 raves about the battery. They say it's solid, and better than previous smartphones, even a big step up, but this guy claims to be getting Maxx type battery stats on his phone and acts like that's the norm , which isn't remotely the case . When I tell my friends the type of battery life I get on my Maxx, they're all amazed. Clearly he's not telling the truth or it's a flukish thing and his S4 is better than everybody else's.

Sent from my XT1080 using AC Forums mobile app

 

[UJ95x]

Custom ROM? My friend with Verizon needs a charge within a few hours.

Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

Yeah. SlimBean 4.3
Golfdriver used it on his S3 too

Posted via Android Central App

 

[UJ95x]

This guy clearly got the Holy Grail of S4s or he's not telling the truth because he has battery envy. Nobody I know with an S4 raves about the battery. They say it's solid, and better than previous smartphones, even a big step up, but this guy claims to be getting Maxx type battery stats on his phone and acts like that's the norm , which isn't remotely the case . When I tell my friends the type of battery life I get on my Maxx, they're all amazed. Clearly he's not telling the truth or it's a flukish thing and his S4 is better than everybody else's.

Sent from my XT1080 using AC Forums mobile app

I have no reason to lie...This was the best I've gotten


Another in case you think it was a one time thing


And just in case you don't believe it's an S4

 

[Eclipse2K]

This guy clearly got the Holy Grail of S4s or he's not telling the truth because he has battery envy. Nobody I know with an S4 raves about the battery. They say it's solid, and better than previous smartphones, even a big step up, but this guy claims to be getting Maxx type battery stats on his phone and acts like that's the norm , which isn't remotely the case . When I tell my friends the type of battery life I get on my Maxx, they're all amazed. Clearly he's not telling the truth or it's a flukish thing and his S4 is better than everybody else's.

Sent from my XT1080 using AC Forums mobile app

He isn't lying. I can say with 100% certainty that he's a stand up guy and is getting the stats he claims. However, he is using a custom ROM which is why he is doing so.

Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

 

[UJ95x]

Yeah, best I got on the stock ROM was about 6 hours and 15 minutes over 15ish hours. Still pretty damn good if you ask me. I rarely use my phone for more than 2-3 hours a day (screen time)

Posted via Android Central App

 

[Yoink676]

I have seen exynos s4 get 12 hours screen time BTW s800 devices are even more power efficient unless you are a gamer.

Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk

 

[droidman2177]

that is because kevlar is used in bullet proof vests and it can take a bullet from a m9 to a small assult rifle such as the M4 Carbine

umm, there are no such things as "bulletproof" vests. They are "bullet resistant". I would be willing to bet that a 5.56mm nato round would penetrate a vest with ease unless it was accompanied by a ceramic plate. Just sayin' facts are facts.

 

[UJ95x]

I have seen exynos s4 get 12 hours screen time BTW s800 devices are even more power efficient unless you are a gamer.

Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk

I highly doubt that. I haven't seen any phone get more than 9 hours of screen time, let alone 12. Especially not an S4...

Posted via Android Central App

 

[jfriend33]

I have seen exynos s4 get 12 hours screen time BTW s800 devices are even more power efficient unless you are a gamer.

Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk

No way not possible unless you've got a super extended battery....

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk