Those that came from a Note 7 - how is your battery life compared

[Snareman]

The 7E has a smaller screen and larger battery compared to the Note 7 so the battery life should be better right?

I've been using my 7E for a few weeks in the same working conditions with the same use, same wifi, etc during my 10h shifts in the ER. I would usually get to the end of my shift and having around 60% on my Note7, but with my 7E I am often under 50% by the end of the shift, which is frustrating.

How is everyone else's experience?

 

[lizette1222]

Mine was better on the note 7..I used to get about 5 hours screen on time. With the s7edge I get about 3.

 

[Snareman]

The prospect of better battery life was one of the things that made the switch down to the 7E more palatable.

 

[antman451]

Mine was better on the note 7..I used to get about 5 hours screen on time. With the s7edge I get about 3.

Yeah, my screen time varies quite a bit, and is often much lower than my Note 7 was. Can't track down why, which is kinda frustrating.

 

[edubb256]

GSAM reports my average screen on time at 6:00 hours on the S7E. One the N7, it was 5:45.

 

[anon(9408097)]

The 7E has a smaller screen and larger battery compared to the Note 7 so the battery life should be better right?

I've been using my 7E for a few weeks in the same working conditions with the same use, same wifi, etc during my 10h shifts in the ER. I would usually get to the end of my shift and having around 60% on my Note7, but with my 7E I am often under 50% by the end of the shift, which is frustrating.

How is everyone else's experience?

I haven't used the Note 7. But maybe they fixed the location services consumption with the software.

I have noticed that if I turn off location I get noticeably more battery time. I usually use location to check in places and tag places. So I keep it off. I understand many people use it to navigate around. But if you can afford to turn it off, I'd say give it a try. It helps a lot. And turn off location history tracking from the Google app as well if you can.

I am a heavy heavy user and I end my 24 hours day with 20% so that's good enough for me. It's what I used to get on the iphone 6s plus before it.

And also, Snapdragon and exynos may have different milage. I have the exynos.

 

[jmk32]

Haven't really paid super close attention to it but it seems very comparable with heavy use...

 

[wookiee2cu]

Got great battery life on both devices, the S7 Edge might be a smidge better. I take my phone off the charger around 6:30 am and it goes back on around 9 pm. I will have anywhere from 30% - 45% charge left. I'm a moderate user but this is better than what I would have with my Note 5.

 

[Roman Akert]

8.5 hours SOT average.

Exynos.

 

[lammy8]

8.5 hours SOT average.

Exynos.

I genuinely don't believe you. That's incredible if true, care to share your combination of settings to achieve this?

 

[Deke218]

Before getting the S7E I was hearing about the battery being better than the Note 7. Those remarks were obviously from people who never used the Note 7 and only went by Battery size. The battery lasted longer in the Note 7 and quick charge was faster.

 

[Roman Akert]

I genuinely don't believe you. That's incredible if true, care to share your combination of settings to achieve this?

I can't post screen shots on here but did so over at XDA.

Close to nine hours SOT with last charge.

Exynos version, non-rooted, TW, WiFi and 4g, location normally disabled, battery saver coming in at 15%, Auto brightness at approx. 40%, normal day involves Internet usage, some media (usually spotify), social media and the odd call (perhaps 2 or three a day).

I don't use Facebook and have disabled it ( a known battery drainer).

I generally don't fast charge but use wireless.

Before charging I normally use either AVAST clean up/Ccleaner or the built in TW app cleaner to wipe cache and other bits. Gives a clean sheet for the next day.

Anything else you like to ask I gladly answer.

 

[Roman Akert]

I might add that I also usually use the camera and editor once or twice a day.

 

[chanchan05]

I can't post screen shots on here but did so over at XDA.

Close to nine hours SOT with last charge.

Exynos version, non-rooted, TW, WiFi and 4g, location normally disabled, battery saver coming in at 15%, Auto brightness at approx. 40%, normal day involves Internet usage, some media (usually spotify), social media and the odd call (perhaps 2 or three a day).

I don't use Facebook and have disabled it ( a known battery drainer).

I generally don't fast charge but use wireless.

Before charging I normally use either AVAST clean up/Ccleaner or the built in TW app cleaner to wipe cache and other bits. Gives a clean sheet for the next day.

Anything else you like to ask I gladly answer.

A bit confused with the sentence. Did you mean Wifi and 4G are on with location disabled, or all 3 are disabled?

 

[skatergirl]

My Note 7 was much better than my S7e

 

[czechberry]

I have had Note 7 (Exynos) less than three weeks, but battery is better on my current S7 Edge (Exynos) in my opinion.

 

[Roman Akert]

A bit confused with the sentence. Did you mean Wifi and 4G are on with location disabled, or all 3 are disabled?

I use Wifi and 4g throughout the day.

 

[ZOMMBIE1]

Had the S7 edge before the N7 and now again after and always noticed from the start I get better battery life with the 7 edge.

 

[chanchan05]

I use Wifi and 4g throughout the day.

I got an exynos dual sim and there's no way I can replicate your screen on time that I can see.

I recharge usually at 30-40%, having used 3-4 hrs of screen time usually.

 

[TTQ225]

I think the battery in my S7E lasts longer than in my Note 7. In a few weeks that I have been using S7E since replacing my beloved Note 7, the battery life was amazing. My typical day is 15 hours and the battery still has about 40% left before I place it on the charger. I use it all day long for communication, internet and social media. I do not play games or watch movies. I use camera but don't shoot videos.