Scorbing Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Here's an interesting discussion I found on this subject...LOL...Enjoy: http://www.macrumors.com/2011/10/17/iphone-4s-battery-life-worse-for-3g-data-and-media-as-compared-to-iphone-4/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorbing Posted October 21, 2011 Author Share Posted October 21, 2011 Here's a very interesting thing I found at the official Apple web site. Seems the iPhone 4S has up to 200 hours of stand-by while the iPhone 4 had 300 hours!!!!....LOL...iPhone 4S Lost 100 hours?....Too funny. Check it out yourselves: http://www.apple.com/iphone/compare-iphones/ Robbobloke 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsX Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#Michael Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Just another ******* who intends on trying at EVERY ****ING turn to try and prove that a droid device is better. Elliot B. 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorbing Posted October 21, 2011 Author Share Posted October 21, 2011 Just another ******* who intends on trying at EVERY ****ING turn to try and prove that a droid device is better. I don't think droids are any better. My HTC Inspire consumes just as much battery life as my iPhone when using the browser, calling and texting. The arguments on the link I posted are really ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kreuger Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Just another ******* who intends on trying at EVERY ****ING turn to try and prove that a droid device is better. Really? Are you sure there pal? Pretty sure Mac Rumors is a pro Apple website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PyX Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Really? Are you sure there pal? Pretty sure Mac Rumors is a pro Apple website. It’s actually a very neutral website. When there’s a bad report about Apple, they don’t hesitate to say it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaffney Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 So the iPhone 4S is actually a downgrade. Would you rather pay more for a tiny bit better camera and an hour or two less battery life. Or buy the cheaper iPhone 4 that almost preforms the same, looks the same and has more battery life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchthisspace Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 So the iPhone 4S is actually a downgrade. Would you rather pay more for a tiny bit better camera and an hour or two less battery life. Or buy the cheaper iPhone 4 that almost preforms the same, looks the same and has more battery life. - Siri - Dual Core A5, that's 50% percent faster. - Camera allows "78%" more light. The 4s, in terms of features and performance, is an upgrade. Sure you lost some battery life, boo-hoo. Since when was the iPhone at all, known for it's amazing battery life? Never. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinetix63 Veteran Posted October 24, 2011 Veteran Share Posted October 24, 2011 I've owned every single iPhone model so far. I absolutely love the device, I think it's a fantastic phone. But by no means am I an apple addict. I've got an iPad as well, but those are the only 2 apple devices I own, and the only 2 that I intend to at the moment either. That said, I am rather disappointed with the battery life on this device so far. I can barely get a working day out of the thing - I always have to charge it when I get home, and that's with very minimal usage throughout the day - a few text messages, bit of facebook browsing, and a couple of websites at lunch. I wouldn't be at all surprised to see a software update some time soon that offers some kind of battery performance fix, or at least I hope so. But it is a shame - battery on this thing brand new doesn't last even half the time that my 4 did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPressland Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Well I've been using the iPhone 4S for two weeks now and I've not had any battery issues beyond my first one being DOA, Battery life is easily comparable to the iPhone 4 and the Camera is SO MUCH BETTER that alone makes it worth it for me. And 100 Hours makes no difference as I charge the damn thing everynight when I sleep anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrikedOut Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 As mobiles get more powerfull, the battery life decreases, isnt rocket science really. What we need next is a big jump in battery technology but at a decent price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PyX Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Batteries are one of the worst domains to take action in. A lot of the research is made using random materials, thus producing random, sometimes surprising, results. It’s like developing a vaccine or a cure, you can get it right in a month, or it can take 20 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midge Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 if the talktime is improved isnt its "actual usage" improved? standbytime is bull**** anyway, yeah i turn all my dataconnections off, brightness down put the phone into flight mode just to make it through my day! all it says to me is it has more background proccesses that consume the juice. all i care about is it getting me through the day OF ACTUAL USE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PyX Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 standbytime is bull**** anyway, yeah i turn all my dataconnections off, brightness down put the phone into flight mode just to make it through my day! Are you talking about the 4S ? This is pretty extreme (read unbelievable)… I guessed they attained their 200 hours by doing exactly that. If I don’t do anything special to my iPhone 3GS, which has a 2-years-old battery now, its battery depletes in about 24 hours. If I put it in flight mode and never open it and turn off WiFi and Bluetooth and shut down every application, then maybe I can go up to 3-4 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midge Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Are you talking about the 4S ? This is pretty extreme (read unbelievable)… I guessed they attained their 200 hours by doing exactly that. If I don’t do anything special to my iPhone 3GS, which has a 2-years-old battery now, its battery depletes in about 24 hours. If I put it in flight mode and never open it and turn off WiFi and Bluetooth and shut down every application, then maybe I can go up to 3-4 days. i think you missed the point, i meant the talk time is increased - so isnt its actual productive use BETTER, not worse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 It last a LOT longer than my old 3Gs so I'm happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasethebase Reporter Posted October 24, 2011 Reporter Share Posted October 24, 2011 It last a LOT longer than my old 3Gs so I'm happy I'm sure it does haha, my 3GS isn't exactly spectacular on battery life, and I'd happily get a 4S as the improved camera is a great plus to me. 5MP was alright, but 8 and the quality of the photos it's pushing out would make it the go to camera for when I don't have my DSLR on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acido00 Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Turn Siri OFF... I did it and the battery in fact was extended to the 300 hours in standby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardcore Til I Die Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Here's what I don't understand.. how can standby battery life go down while talk time battery life goes up? Surely the battery capacity either decreases or increases and affects everything. Or am I missing something obvious here? :unsure: I don't think software optimisations would result in an extra hour of talk time over 3G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vice Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 I imagine this is due to the A5 processor using a little more juice when idle compared to the A4. I think the battery is already 50% of the phones volume so not really any way they could make it larger without sacrificing components or the physical design of the phone, it's a shame but not really an issue. I mean 200 hours of standby is still 8.3 Days and personally I dock my phone to an electrical outlet every day. I've never been caught out with my 3GS running out of battery on me before I got an iPhone 4S and it's still not an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acido00 Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 iOS 5 has some hidden tweaks too (hidden because you have to scroll to the bottom of the <strong>Locations Services</strong> screen and click on System Services to find them). You can keep Location Based iAds and Setting Time Zone off permanently (your time is set by the local carrier automatically anyway). iOS 5 Battery Drain Fix Reset Network Settings: Tap on “Settings” > Reset > Reset Network Settings Disable Bluetooth: Settings & General > Bluetooth > “OFF” Disable unwated Notifications & apps:</strong> Settings > Notifications > Turn OFF for anything you don’t need Disable Location Service:</strong> Settings > Location Services > Disable selectively for services you don’t use Disable Timezone Adjustment:</strong> Tap on “Settings” > “Location Services” > ‘System Services’ > Setting Time Zone to OFF Disable Ping:</strong> Settings > General > Restrictions > Enable Restrictions > Ping > OFF Disable Diagnostic & Usage Reports:</strong> Tap on “Settings” > General > About > Diagnostic & Usage > Don’t Send Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorbing Posted October 24, 2011 Author Share Posted October 24, 2011 http://www.zdnet.com/blog/mobile-news/iphone-4s-notifications-location-services-the-bane-of-good-battery-life/5114 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetaAddict Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 http://www.zdnet.com...ttery-life/5114 It's the price you pay for having everything at your fingertips. I own an SGS2, but principle is relatively the same. Only turn on what you need when you need it. This goes especially for messenger apps and skype as well, as they constantly need to ping every minute or two and using data will drain your battery faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#Michael Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 I am confused by the trouble that people are having with the battery. I thought it was common practice to use the phone during the day and then charge it at night...I have been doing that for years. With this practice and my habits: 1. Heavy camera usage (20-30 pics a day) 2. BT headset always connected 3. 40-50 calls a day 4. Push email on 3 accounts 5. 60-70 txt messages a day 6. Wifi on connected to various networks (home then office) I get an entire days battery usage out of it...by then end of my work day I usually have around 40% battery left. I say that's damn good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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