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So there's a phone. The T-Mobile G1. Its battery life sucks, so people have made extended batteries for it. There are two which seem to be most highly praised at XDA, the 1600mAh Andida one on Ebay, and the 2600mAh Seidio Innocell.
What i'm wondering is: which one is better for the money? i wouldn't mind the thicker back, in fact i ordered the Seidio one from Amazon and it arrived today. I do know that the Andida one is like wayyy cheaper for the battery life than the Seidio, and supposedly they're both quality...
Should I return the Seidio one to Amazon and get like 2-3 of the Andida ones? for $10 each, that's gonna save over the $50 Seidio... so i want to know if the Andidas are just as good as the Seidios quality-wise and holding charge after a few months. If you could help ASAP that would be awesome cuz i only have so much time before the return time for Amazon is up...
EDIT: so i understand that the seidio will probably last twice as long as the Andidas... but it is expensive in comparison... so getting 2-3, even 4 andida batteries is still cheaper than getting one Seidio battery. maybe in that case as 2 andida batteries outlast one seidio for less than half price the Andida is worth it? or is the Seidio actually going to last longer and thus worth the high premium?
TYVM to all who responded. i've made my choice: Andida. reasons being:
1. i am going to put the invisible shield on the g1 all around and it would looks stupid on the huge back of the seidio.
2. price difference
3. pocket feel lol
Honestly, if you already have the seido one, I'd keep it cause it will save you the hassle of switching out batteries. Also noting that it will probably last longer then 2 Andida's.
I originally purchased a 2300mah battery from some china seller for like $13 about 4 months ago. This battery is still giving me over a day and a half's worth of life and I consider myself to be a power user. I at first really like having the bigger back and made it more easier to type on the keyboard. Now I am at point where I miss using my bad ass leather belt case so I decided to go with the andida everybody was raving about. After a week of using it, I have to say I'm pretty impressed with its daily life so far. I conditioned it for the first 5 charges, I used it up all day till the power was fully drained, then charged it with the power off all night while I slept. I must say I was skeptical at first, but now I am a believer, totally worth the ten bucks.
I've got the Seidio 2600. And although thicker (pack of smokes thick), I can actually use 3G, and or WiFi all day long and not having to sweat missing a phonecall at 6:30 with a dead battery. $60 well spent IMHO
I bought the 20 dollar battery from honkong. 2300mah. The battery life is amazing, but the cover leaves a bit to be desired. I am gonna rma and just hope I got a faulty cover. Barring that, I may call seidio and see if I can just buy a cover.
anyone got any luck finding the Andida Battery for HTC Magic?
tried finding but can't seem to get any info.
Battery in sig. Makes it a lot easier to type and I can feel the vib better, audio is a little muffled, but that is corrected with meltus audio patch. Over 2 days/charge.
badaphooko01 said:
I originally purchased a 2300mah battery from some china seller for like $13 about 4 months ago. This battery is still giving me over a day and a half's worth of life and I consider myself to be a power user. I at first really like having the bigger back and made it more easier to type on the keyboard. Now I am at point where I miss using my bad ass leather belt case so I decided to go with the andida everybody was raving about. After a week of using it, I have to say I'm pretty impressed with its daily life so far. I conditioned it for the first 5 charges, I used it up all day till the power was fully drained, then charged it with the power off all night while I slept. I must say I was skeptical at first, but now I am a believer, totally worth the ten bucks.
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yeah i'm kinda in the same situation. it makes it easier to type from what i hear, but i wanted to get the invisible shield on the g1 and it would look kinda stupid on the HUGE back of the seidio cover so i guess it's the andida for me. or should i say Andidas? thinking i'll get like 2-3 to match the Seidio in battery life just in case lol.
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I bought the 20 dollar battery from honkong. 2300mah. The battery life is amazing, but the cover leaves a bit to be desired. I am gonna rma and just hope I got a faulty cover. Barring that, I may call seidio and see if I can just buy a cover.
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try Amazon: they have the Seidio stuff and do sell batteries separately, maybe they'll have covers too idk
http://www.amazon.com/Dream-Electra..._15?ie=UTF8&s=wireless&qid=1257761460&sr=8-15
Yeah they sell the covers separately for 8.95, so I will go that route if this doesn't get resolved.
Hey,
I made a thread yesterday about the possibility of me getting a 3500mah extended battery. But there were lots of mixed reviews (mostly about ebay batteries not being the mAh advertised).
Now i'm thinking should I get one of those extremely cheap 1600mAh batteries £2.99 (like this one: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/High-Qual...ultDomain_3&hash=item43ab4ef97d#ht_2079wt_805) and swaping it out with the original when it gets low (even if it is only 1000mAh) or should I fork out a bit more cash and go for a £12 (4x the price) 1900mAh Anker
If i'm going to use the battery as a secondary what clear advantages does something like the Anker have and what are you recommendations? and how much more life does the Anker have over stock.
Thanks,
Louis
I would just go with the cheap ebay battery. Its so cheap, you can also buy two if you like.
I also just use them as spare batteries, I got one spare battery now myself, haven't used it though, but its just meant for when the original battery runs out off juice then I can place the spare one in it.
Why don't you just get a GENUINE OEM battery ? I wouldn't even consider getting a slim battery that wasn't OEM to be honest (Unless the OEM version was stupid money).
Downside of an extended battery: Can't fit a protective case on it, unless it's one of the stupidly expensive innocell/seido ones. The ebay 3500/3600mah batteries in general at around 2000-2500 in capacity and cost as little as £5 in the UK.
You can buy at least 10 cheap ebay batteries for same price as an original HTC Evo 3D battery, so even though the capacity is false most times, the one I bought it said in advertisement 1600mah, but when I got the battery it said 1800mah.
I don't know how much capacity it really have, but it will serve good enough as spare battery, its not meant as replacement, its only meant if i run out off juice with the original battery.
http://cgi.ebay.nl/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190652254118
$3,18 that is less then € 2,50
get this for $8.99 plus $2.99 shipping. i have the same one and i get great battery life. theres others on this forum also that cosigned this battery.
http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Extended-Battery-HandHelditems-Universal/dp/B005G6571U
The cheap 1600mah seems to be 1000mah.
Yeah,
I ended up going with the cheap £5.99 3500mAh extended battery from eBay. Even though it's probably not 3500mAh more like 2800mAh (according to tests from XDAers) it's still better than stock and only £5.99.
And I 100% agree with Dexter. Why buy another OEM battery for 10x the price when you can get a cheap one with roughly the same power. It's not there for a replacement just as a backup.
Some even dare to call it an scam that they advertise the mah rating falsely, but you don't pay much for it so I don't consider it as scam.
You just get what you pay for.
i got this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2200mAh-G...316853?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item415dc8d435
turns out to be 1700mah but not bad for what i paid $6 or 4 gbp
So I recieved one of those ebay generic batteries with the Black and white leabel yesterday.
it was marked 2600 mAh rating.
I peeled back the label to see whats underneath. Much to my surprise there was no casing! Its just a thin plastic frame around the outside. The cell inside did not even take up all the space. there was 1/8" X 1" thick strip of foam along the length.
I'm not gonna rip open my OEM battery but damn...I'm sure the Samsung isnt like that!
So after a full charge, the battery life was pretty dismal. 2 hrs of light use, no games, brought it down to 60%. then i went to sleep. in the morning it dropped to 33%. from that point i went down to zero after 1 hr of web browsing, sitting on my desk.
i'll upload pics later
EDIT: just slapped in the 2nd fully charged battery. its down to 87%. i took like 3 photos and nothing else. FAIL
not all generic batteries are suck!
i bet your generic battery is lighter in weight?
Anker battery weight the same as oem samsung battery.
i havnt used oem samsung battery after i got my Anker batteries.
I should specify ebay ones. Yeah i ordered a pair of ankers and a charger this morning. I however did see some nice looking battery cases with 3500mAh ratings, kind of like an external sleeve/backing.
however this makes the phone even longer and thicker, but not as gross looking as the 5000mAh double sized batteries. sadly, they are in the $45 range
EDIT: like this
http://www.aliexpress.com/fm-store/...laxy-Note-i9220-GT-N7000-Galaxy-Note-LTE.html
i wouldn't buy from here tho. seems sketchy
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gtnote said:
why should they not capitalize on people who look at only price and not quality? they sell crap because people buy it, and they know that you wont pay to ship it back to China for a refund. See they can ship to the US for nothing our postal service delivers it and we get the increased postal rates. Now if you purchased from a real American business you would have a better quality battery because American sellers cant get away with that crap.
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I don't find the logic in such a stereotypical post.
I bought similar...from a US seller...shipped from the US. ...same result...crap batteries
Seller did refund half of the purchase price and told me to keep the batteries.
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HHHUMMMM you spend $10 and .....
complain it is a piece of crap, not sure if you know you get what you pay for in this world. Continue to go cheap and you get cheap at some point you have to spend money for quality. Not saying the most expensive is the best, but do your research and buy the best bang for the buck vice the cheapest for the buck.
vanemburghj said:
HHHUMMMM you spend $10 and ..... complain it is a piece of crap, not sure if you know you get what you pay for in this world.
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go look at this freaking loser review on amazon. he spent 14.99$ for 2 batteries and charger, that is like 5$ for each item. And he get pissed off cus the charger takes too long to charge compare to samsung charger.
that is like getting a kia and get pissed off cus it' not as smooth or as comfortable compare to Mercedes!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007JSSNHI/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
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go look at this freaking loser review on amazon. he spent 14.99$ for 2 batteries and charger, that is like 5$ for each item. And he get pissed off cus the charger takes too long to charge compare to samsung charger.
that is like getting a kia and get pissed off cus it' not as smooth or as comfortable compare to Mercedes!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007JSSNHI/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
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That, and his second battery was defective? Don't be overly biased here.
I have 2 Anker batteries and they seem comparable to my OEM's. No better, no worse. Hopefully in time they will still perform.
They aren't even broken in yet.
In the end, they will still suck, but hopefully not that bad. I wouldn't try to use your camera with flash on using an aftermarket battery though
EDIT: Also some gentleman was selling OEM note batteries, wall charger adapter, and a USB cable for 20$ shipping on eBay. I picked one up, it's perfect, and a steal of a deal.
well ive been trying to cylcle them a few time turning EVERYTHING on and maxing brightness etc.
still. felt like i opened a big bag of chips and finding it only half full. Im curious if others found the same thing in "better" batteries?
EDIT: I fully knew i wouldnt be getting the full rated mAh as i just wanted cheap, backup batteries. I've bought many of these before, but never opened them till now.
These batteries have since been retired. Do yourselves a favor, buy the "Anker" brand batteries. Theyare as good as oem and cheap too. Under $20 for two including a stand alone charger with usb output and 600mA.
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I bought this at Amazon, plugged it in last night, set my Sprint LG G3 on it, and... nothing.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J7L6GJC
I went back to the Amazon page and read a little bit more. The first question (that I missed when I bought it) asked if it worked with an AT&T LG G3; the answer was "no, a wireless receiver is required."
I emailed the seller to return it, stating that it required an additional piece of hardware. The seller replied that it does NOT require any additional hardware.
So who is right?
AT&T model of G3 uses PMA wireless charging standard, instead of Qi and so it would never work.
In the case of Sprint G3 (and other US carrier models), I believe none of them come with battery doors that have Qi charging pins.
You have 3 options
Replace the battery door with one that has Qi charging sticker
Buy a Quick Circle case that has Qi charging sticker
Buy a wireless charging sticker, open your the battery door, affix the sticker at the right spot on the battery door and put it back
The third will be the cheapest option. Here is a video.
Thanks!
I see some cheap cases on Amazon for about $10 that include the Qi charging sticker. I see the stickers for about $5 if I go with the cheapest vendors.
Does that sound about right?
Are there any caveats? Is it better to buy from an established seller rather than a knockoff from overseas?
I personally buy knockoffs from China all the time and had very little issues. If the price difference is significant, I prefer the cheaper ones.
For example the 6000+ mah internal battery I bought for G3 cost me $12 from China. Compared that to the same capacity battery from Mugen which costs $90.
Apptuners said:
I personally buy knockoffs from China all the time and had very little issues. If the price difference is significant, I prefer the cheaper ones.
For example the 6000+ mah internal battery I bought for G3 cost me $12 from China. Compared that to the same capacity battery from Mugen which costs $90.
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Did you need an extended battery cover for that large of a capacity?
Dougmeister said:
Did you need an extended battery cover for that large of a capacity?
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Yes I do. The extended battery is double in thickness. Check this photo album (not mine, but same battery and cover).
http://imgur.com/a/wCepZ
Keep in mind that cover you see in the pictures, does not have Qi charging and NFC pins.
I have seen 3 battery case options. There is some cheap Chinese one all over Amazon and Ebay. It has different manufacture names but is completely the same.
The other 2 are the official one and the Mophie version. Is there anything in between? Not the cheap Chinese one for 25 or the expensive Mophie one for 100. Thanks
I have the official one - you can find them for under $60 on Ebay. It's great, no problems with it, does exactly what you'd want a battery case to do.
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I have the official one - you can find them for under $60 on Ebay. It's great, no problems with it, does exactly what you'd want a battery case to do.
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The wireless one? How much mAh does it lose during the charging, more or less than a wired one?
I received the mophie battery case about a week ago. With the case fully charged, and the phone also fully charged, I've gone exactly a full 48 hours without having to plug into a wall outlet (and there was still 10% left). It's a great battery case and well built. I do wish it was a bit thinner though, but I guess that's unrealistic since there needs to be a battery inside the case!
In terms of other options, Incipio has just released a battery case for the s7, and it's about 30 dollars cheaper than the mophie, but I don't think it has the wireless charging option like the mophie does. However, the Incipio has a significantly larger battery (3700mAh vs Mophie's 2950mAh). I'm contemplating whether to return the mophie and pick up the Incipio and save 30 dollars, since I don't have a wireless charger (I had ordered the mophie before Incipio has released their battery case).
Someone posted his thoughts on reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyS7/comments/4eruno/two_days_with_the_galaxy_s7_backpack_battery_case/ and I bought it too, its fine. Expensive but its well built and does a good job. I don't trust any of the chinese mAh specs so I wouldn't compare them without a real review...
I just bought the Incipio for its large battery size and slimness compared to other cases. Wireless charging is not really important to me as much as making my phone last the day! It's on it's way, so I'll let you know if its terrible/awesome. As a side note, I got 15% off with a code from the website, making it less than $60 in total.
I just received the Incipio one yesterday so I could compare it with the Mophie and decide which to keep. while the Incipio is well built, I had issues with the fit. Firstly, it was pulling up my screen protector in some areas. Second, the top frame that clips into place would not fit properly once the phone was actually installed. I can take pictures of the case itself, but since I don't have another camera I can't take pictures of the fitting issues.
Considering all this, I'd go with the Mophie. Going to be returning the Incipio
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i bought a cheap amazon one for £10 its alright but doesn't hold a lot ofof charge.
i got this one to keep me going to zerolemon bring one out
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I own and have used one of the "cheap" Chinese battery cases. Over an extended Memorial Day weekend it served me well. I don't know whether the claimed 4200 mAh is accurate. What I can say is that during a day of heavy use while away from a regular electric supply, I never was in danger of running short. Nor did it add an uncomfortable weight. While the more expensive, name-brand battery cases may bring something extra to the table, I expect that, for the most part, battery cases have become a commodity item. Indeed, I've come to the same view regarding wireless charging pads.
Any suggestions regarding slimmest? It seems the thinnest one comes in at around 0.69in with 4500mah. I just want 2000mah. Anyone know of the thinnest battery case on the market?
According to me Mophie battery case is the best one. The 3300mah battery case can provide 60% extra battery to your samsung galaxy s7 edge.
I bought 2 of these battery cases from AliExpress. Claimed Mah is 5200,however from they manage to charge my phone from 0-85% with light usage. Which i'm satisfied with. I would've thought 5200 would've charged my phone completely and then some but the manufacturers claim is that transfer loss accounts for the remaining 25-30%.
I'm not complaining because they do the job for just $20 apiece. Anyone familiar with batteries who could confirm that due to transfer loss while charging a 5000mah battery will only charge a 3600mah phone to less than 100%.??
Nirendsouza said:
I bought 2 of these battery cases from AliExpress. Claimed Mah is 5200,however from they manage to charge my phone from 0-85% with light usage. Which i'm satisfied with. I would've thought 5200 would've charged my phone completely and then some but the manufacturers claim is that transfer loss accounts for the remaining 25-30%.
I'm not complaining because they do the job for just $20 apiece. Anyone familiar with batteries who could confirm that due to transfer loss while charging a 5000mah battery will only charge a 3600mah phone to less than 100%.??
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sounds like too much of a loss IMO.
Personally when I had my zerolemon extended battery for the S4 it was perfect. They're a great company. The 7500MaH is available for the s7 and i dont doubt it will give you ALL of that extra power. They have great customer service and are always willing to help where needed.
Has anyone tried one for their S7 yet? it looks pretty massive but then for an extra day or two of life on it, i could deal with that
i had a zero lemon one for my s3 it was great thinking of getting one for my s7 now
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i had a zero lemon one for my s3 it was great thinking of getting one for my s7 now
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ive got there 7500mah one for the s7 its sweet.
its now 20:40 and im on 100% battery and the case still has 3/4 bars charge left with heavy usage (you can turn the battery case on/off)
i cant post a screenshot of the battery life as the phone thinks its being charged from the genuine charger (it charges quick)
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The zerolemon is ****ing massive. As tall as my 6p and thicker
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burtonboarder said:
The zerolemon is ****ing massive. As tall as my 6p and thicker
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its bigger than my old nokia.
and i mean proper nokia, 6610 etc the battery life on it is still better than my s7 and its on its original battery lol
It's not what you buy its what you build
Side note, the zerolemon s7 case also fits my girlfriend's s6 edge perfectly.
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Is there any good comparison of the Mophie, Incipio or Zerolemon. I'd love to see some?
I ordered a Zerolemon, have had them in the past and have been good. I'll report back when I receive it and use it for a few days. 7500 us a good bit extra, should last me at least 2 days maybe 3 through the work week.
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